Day 1 of the NASCAR media tour offered few surprises. But it did confirm one thing: Danica Patrick's star is soaring higher than ever.
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Blount: Danica-mania revs up
Posted by Webgoddess 16 days ago (http://espn.go.com)Top 10 Asia ETFs -- Excluding China and India
Posted by zebbiehidie 28 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The area formerly known as the Asian Tiger countries, mot including Japan or Hong Kong, have never been more important even as most underperform recently. Those countries are blessed with excellent demographics and natural resources. Some are industrial powers like Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea while others offer good commodity plays like Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia.
But, as with
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49ers, Patriots each get 8 players into Pro Bowl
Posted by maverick27 43 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
Tom Brady is one of eight Patriots and Patrick Willis one of eight 49ers to make the Pro Bowl, the most on each roster.
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Canon renamed after Ed Mirvish
Posted by Spikemugen 63 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
Son David recalls his dad enriching the culture of TorontoOne of Toronto’s major cultural landmarks changed its name today to honour one of the city’s most beloved citizens.
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Reports: Packers' Walden faces felony battery
Posted by Magemanxl 75 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
Packers linebacker Erik Walden was arrested Friday on a complaint of assaulting his girlfriend and was to remain jailed until at least Monday with court closed for the holiday weekend, according to multiple reports.
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What Supercommittee Failure Means for Interest Rates
Posted by allbeloved 78 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- The Congressional supercommittee failed to reach a deal to reduce the national budget deficit by $1.5 trillion, and unfortunately for bank savers, that means more of the same low interest rates savers have been seeing for more than a year now.
As for the debt committee, which was charged with reducing the massive $15 trillion public debt, the Breakout podcast from Yahoo!
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BASF, Siemens Shining Despite European Gloom
Posted by kai123312 80 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The European economy may be struggling, but the faltering Euro is benefitting technology giant Siemens, says Audrey Kaplan, portfolio manager for the Federated InterContinental Fund . In addition, she says the so-called "German GE" will benefit from the European Central Bank's recent decision to lower interest rates.
"They are already operating as number one or number two in every business a
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Investors Ignore Europe: Dave's Daily
Posted by Slayernator 85 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Investors shrugged off more Italian and eurozone worries and focused instead on better than expected economic news in the U.S. Data included a lower PPI report (-.3% vs .8% previous and consensus -.2%); Retail Sales .5% vs 1.1% previous and .2% consensus); Empire State Mfg Survey (.6 vs -.2.6 previous) and lower Business Inventory data (.0% vs .4% previous and .2% consensus). Some believe t
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Giants' Bradshaw has broken foot, may play
Posted by Superfluous 97 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has a cracked bone in his foot.
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CAT's Strong Growth Points to EMIF
Posted by N0085L4Y3R 106 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage.
By Scott Pluschau
NEW YORK (ETF Digest) -- Caterpillar posted third-quarter record sales and revenue for the company Monday. In their news release I read that they have added more than 30,000 jobs to their global w
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Eurozone Plan Continues Rally: Dave's Daily
Posted by rhodan842 119 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The only thing wrong with the image above is that it's from March 2010, or on one of many previous plans agreed upon. But, markets don't care about this and just thirst for any deal even if memories remain short. These euro zone fixes seem ephemeral and need implementation to stick.
HFT algos are programmed to pounce on these presumed fixes and have been active in driving stock prices higher
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3 Country ETFs to Benefit When China 'Eases'
Posted by Killer5434 121 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage.
NEW YORK (ETF Expert) -- The U.S economy has been faltering. Politicians have been blaming one another. And confidence is about as bad as it gets.
However, what you read or hear in the media about recessions and econ
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Pataki: When hipster meets Bay St.
Posted by copeminster 145 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
Menu unravels when dry beef, a single enoki and burnt spaetzle appear in The Garbardine's strogonoff
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Getting Close to You Know What Time: Dave's Daily
Posted by Levarisbomb 155 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The large gap opening lower was fully expected given the situation globally and especially in Europe. The German stock market has fallen over 8% in the past week and is in bear market territory. (You might just change the names of the characters in the lead image to "Hanz & Franz".) Clearly there's a lot going across the pond. Greek two-year notes hit 89% Tuesday making a default certain. T
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Getting Close to You Know What Time: Dave's Daily
Posted by Levarisbomb 155 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The large gap opening lower was fully expected given the situation globally and especially in Europe. The German stock market has fallen over 8% in the past week and is in bear market territory. (You might just change the names of the characters in the lead image to "Hanz & Franz".) Clearly there's a lot going across the pond. Greek two-year notes hit 89% Tuesday making a default certain. T
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Unemployment Report Hits Stocks Hard: Dave's Daily
Posted by theshade67 159 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
How do they arrive at a number like "zero"? The BLS must round up or down by the thousands. This was said to be the worst unemployment report since 1945. Some wanted to spin it allowing for Verizon workers on strike but then those same folks didn't allow for striking Minnesota government workers who returned to work. The actual unemployment rate, excluding those who have dropped-off the rolls,
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Most Popular Materials for Kitchen Cabinets
Posted by energybee 166 days ago (http://diyhomerepairs.net)
The standard kitchen cabinet is made from wood but today, you can find kitchen cabinets made from a broad range or materials. Because of this, achieving virtually any look wanted has never been easier. If you want to update the kitchen, remember that the cabinets should account for as much as 70% of the budget. [...]
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Suspects sought in Candlestick Park shootings
Posted by Monkeyv67 171 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
Police interviewed witnesses and looked for suspects Sunday after two men were shot and wounded following a San Francisco 49ers-Oakland Raiders preseason game, while the NFL and the mayors of the two cities jointly called for an end to "intimidation" and
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Email on voting prompts questions about Perry prayer event
Posted by wolfthestar 172 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
The organizer of The Response, the massive Aug. 6 prayer rally initiated by Gov. Rick Perry, is calling on attendees to help register millions of conservative Christians, prompting questions about the group and Perry's claims the event was not political.
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Money Funds Prepare for Redemption Onslaught
Posted by oberits44 196 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Money market fund story updated with a comment from the Investment Company Institute.
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Money market funds investing in U.S. Treasuries have been drastically reducing maturities in recent days, amid fear that the prospect of a government default may lead to a wave of redemptions.
Government money markets have increased the percentage of their holdings with a maturity of se
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Drainage fee, red-light cams dog Parker
Posted by Aragorn1123 199 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
As she runs for re-election, Mayor Annise Parker faces more questions about her handling of the propositions on the Houston drainage fee and traffic surveillance system.
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Sources: NFLPA will work through weekend
Posted by sbeaumont04 201 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
NFL Players Association representatives told players in a letter Friday to "stay put" this weekend while it reviews the owners' proposed settlement and that the reps would meet Monday to discuss their options.
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NFL owners approve proposed labor agreement
Posted by GeckoKing 201 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
NFL owners voted to approve the proposed labor agreement with the NFL Players Association on Thursday, putting the potential end of the league's lockout in the hands of the players, who might vote on the proposed deal Thursday night.
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Options Expiration Manipulations: Dave's Daily
Posted by KingZealot 207 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Economic data today featured more poor reports from Consumer Sentiment (63.8 vs consensus 71), NY Manufacturing Survey (-3.76 vs consensus 8), Industrial Production (.2% vs .4% consensus) and the weirdness of the CPI (headline rate -.2% and "core" rate .2% both missing consensus).
Google's (GOOG) sharply higher earnings still reverberated positively over tech-land as the sector recouped some o
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Transcript shows Perry likening his job to a pulpit
Posted by Moltraes12 209 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Historians and political scientists say Rick Perry, who is actively testing the waters for a presidential campaign, may be ratcheting up religious rhetoric to seize the mantel of evangelical candidate in the Republican primary, but could frighten away a more mainstream general election electorate.
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