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June import prices rise, petroleum shoots higher

Prices of imported goods rose 3.2% in June, the largest increase since November 2007 and the fourth consecutive monthly gain, as petroleum prices shot higher, the Labor Department estimated Friday.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

Insurance Networking

The Hartford Channels Twisted Sister

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. filed a lawsuit this week that includes a lengthy, detailed complaint against its competitor New York-based Arch Insurance Group Inc.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

Market Watch

MarketWatch First Take: Swiss tax fight gathers momentum

The international game of chicken over Switzerland's bank secrecy laws took another twist Wednesday.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

Insurance News Net

Chubb May Face $2 Bln In D&O LossesLoading...

July 6, 2009 Monday 12:34 PM EST LENGTH: 169 words HEADLINE: Chubb may face $2 bln in D&O losses, analyst says BYLINE: Alistair Barr SAN FRANCISCO -- Chubb Corp.

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Turkish Digest

Boeing gets $460 mln pact from Turkey's SunExpress - MarketWatch

"Boeing gets $460 mln pact from Turkey's SunExpress TEL AVIV -- The Turkish airline SunExpress ordered six Boeing Co.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

Fox News

L.A. To See $3.8 Million In Jackson-memorial Costs

The City of Los Angeles is likely to face costs of $3.8 million related to Tuesday's public memorial service for singer Michael Jackson, higher than a previous estimate of $2.5 million, Los Angeles City Councilman Dennis Zine told MarketWatch late Monday, citing new figures from the city's chief legislative analyst.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

The RayChel Realty Group to Host San Mateo First Time Home Buyer Class

SAN MATEO, CA, July 05, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The RayChel Realty Group announced today that they will be hosting their Home Buying Workshop for First Time Home Buyers in San Mateo County.

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Related Topix: San Mateo, CA, Home Buying, Home, World News, Russia, San Mateo County, CA, Startups

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Focus on Crofton

Some Crofton Residents Wait Too Long to Refinance

Sorry, Crofton residents and home buyers. You missed the boat. While you were waiting for rates to bottom out, gambling that rates would go even lower than they were a few weeks ago to re-finance or buy a home, they started back up.

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Related Topix: Home Buying, Home, Startups, Mortgage

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Fox News

European Shares Pull Back After U.S. Jobs Data

European shares pulled back a touch after the release of weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

The Cranky Professor

Don't worry, the economy is practically improving

Best misleadingly optimistic headline I've seen lately: Euro-zone June manufacturing PMI hits 9-month high MarketWatch - a Z39 minutes agoa Z LONDON -- Activity in the 16-nation euro zone's manufacturing sector continued to fall in June, but contracted at the slowest pace in nine months, according to the Markit manufacturing purchasing managers ...

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Insurance News Net

Obama: Health-Care Status Quo 'Unsustainable'Loading...

June 27, 2009 Saturday 10:27 AM EST SECTION: NEWS & COMMENTARY; Healthcare LENGTH: 468 words HEADLINE: Obama: Health-care status quo 'unsustainable' BYLINE: Ronald D. Orol, MarketWatch mailto:rorol@marketwatch.com . Ronald D. Orol is a MarketWatch reporter, based in Washington.

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Related Topix: Startups, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Health Insurance, Health, John Boehner, Republican, US House of Representatives

Poynter

NYT Co. CEO blasts rumors about the company

MarketWatch Janet Robinson is weary of the reports that the Times has already decided to charge for online news, and that the company is about to be acquired by Carlos Slim or David Geffen .

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

SmartMoney

McDonald's Suit Illustrates Pay Disclosure Dance

A lawsuit filed against McDonald's Corp. by a former employee earlier this year shines a light on the lengths to which some companies may be going to avoid disclosing perks and other potentially embarrassing executive compensation.

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Related Topix: Restaurant Management, Mcdonalds, Illinois, Corporate Governance, Startups, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Insurance News Net

Bernanke Testimony On Merrill DealLoading...

June 25, 2009 Thursday 10:09 AM EST SECTION: NEWS & COMMENTARY; Economy and Politics; The Fed LENGTH: 1738 words HEADLINE: Bernanke testimony on Merrill deal BYLINE: MarketWatch WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke denied Thursday any improper behavior by the Fed in relation to Bank of America's acquisition of Merrill Lynch.

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Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, Startups, Merrill Lynch and Co, Investment Services

Motley Fool

FOMC lulled into sense of security

June 24, 2009 - Comments "contraction is slowing" "Depression...averted" Of course! Social moods moves in waves and we are seeing a relief wave in this Primary wave 2. Wave 3 lies ahead when optimism peaks and then it could be as bad as Alstry screams But it will surely be as bad as Bob Prechter says in "Conquer the Crash". Fed breathes a huge sigh ...

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Fox News

Obama's Media Blitz

Description: Marketwatch Media Columnist Jon Friedman, Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, and Former Playboy Enterprises CEO Christie Hefner on President Obama's busy media schedule of speeches, news conferences and interviews since becoming president.

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Related Topix: US News, Startups, Publishing, Playboy Enterprises, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Business News

Fox News

Treasurys Stay Down After New Home Sales Data

Treasury prices remained lower Wednesday, pushing yields up slightly, after the Commerce Department said that sales of new homes stayed near record-low levels in May.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Insurance News Net

Regulator Warns Manulife On Variable AnnuitiesLoading...

June 22, 2009 Monday 2:38 PM EST SECTION: NEWS & COMMENTARY LENGTH: 332 words HEADLINE: Regulator warns Manulife on variable annuities BYLINE: Alistair Barr, MarketWatch mailto:ABarr@marketwatch.com . Alistair Barr is a reporter for MarketWatch in San Francisco.

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Related Topix: Insurance, Manulife Financial, Startups, Hartford Financial Services Group, Prudential Financial

Market Watch

MarketWatch First Take: Two giants bond to shore up their weak spots

Intel Corp. and Nokia Corp. are giants in their respective fields, but they are both vulnerable to new competitive pressure as the consumer electronics market evolves to portable computing devices like the smart phone and netbook.

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Related Topix: Startups, Semiconductors, Electronics, Intel, Wireless, Telecom, Nokia

Sun Jun 21, 2009

Market Watch

MarketWatch First Take: Another bailout for Wall St. through AIG?

American International Group Inc. is a pariah among pariahs for atrocious decisions made after the government stepped in with $180 billion in cash and guarantees.

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Related Topix: Startups, American International Group, Insurance, Deutsche Bank AG, Financial Services, Banking

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