Days ahead of IPO, Facebook loses GM ads
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General Motors, the third-largest online advertiser, says it will stop its paid advertising campaign on Facebook because they are not effective enough.
Boehner threatens a repeat of last summer’s tense debt-ceiling fight
House Speaker calls for significant new cuts in spending, a move Sen. Schumer (D-N.Y.) says is “galling.”
U.S. stock futures fluctuate
Futures fluctuate as speculation about housing starts and industrial production offset concerns about Greece.
Graduates need to think about CASH
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Senate renews Export-Import Bank
On a broad bipartisan vote, the Senate voted to expand its authority to make loans to U.S. exporters.
Former Murdoch editor Brooks charged in phone-hacking scandal
Ex-News of the World editor, her husband and four others charged with interfering with investigation.
LightSquared pledges to push forward
In bankruptcy filing, LightSquared said it will keep trying to persuade FCC to get satellite venture running.
Carlyle earnings down in Q1
Washington-based Carlyle Group’s profits slid 30 percent in earnings data released Tuesday.
Greece headed to new elections as threat of economic collapse looms
Failure of coalition talks for a new government triggers growing fears of an economic meltdown.
Justice Dept. probes JPMorgan
News of criminal probe into $2B loss came as CEO Jamie Dimon faced questions from shareholders.
Obamas’ 2011 assets valued at up to $8 million, disclosure forms show
The amount includes as much as $1 million held in a JPMorgan Chase checking account.
J.C. Penney’s everyday low pricing plan results in first-quarter loss
Loss is largely because customers were turned off by retailer’s new plan to get rid of periodic mega sales.
The most important issue Obama and Romney aren’t discussing
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For college graduates this year, I offer an acronym to help manage your money. It’s CASH.
Is the filibuster unconstitutional? To grasp argument, you have to know the history: The filibuster was a mistake.
Nomoya Tinch Malcolm of Junior Achievement helps young adults prepare for the real world.
How does JPMorgan’s loss prove the need for a Volcker Rule to protect taxpayers? Answer: It doesn’t.
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COLUMN | For perfect example of dysfunctional government, look no further than Loudoun County, Va.
REVIEW | Volkswagen’s crossover utility wagon lacks a lot of genuine utility. But it’s a breeze to drive.
Stories of a recovery in the real estate market are a rite of spring, but some remain skeptical.
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Yahoo CEO’s resignation
When credibility is called into question, everything else comes second.
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Which majors have the highest jobless rates?
A recent study breaks down how graduates with various college degrees are faring in today’s difficult job market.
Home prices: How does your city stack up?
The Case-Shiller home price index offers a monthly assessment of how home prices are faring from city to city.
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Facebook’s phenomenal rise
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Europe’s financial contagion
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