At G-8 , a test looms for the euro zone

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Top world leaders will gather in Camp David on Friday as they confront renewed financial tensions in Europe.

‘Several’ Fed members open to new stimulus

‘Several’ Fed members open to new stimulus

Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy if growth falters or threats escalate.

U.S. stocks rise

U.S. stocks rise

S&P 500 snaps three-day slump on better-than-forecast economic data.

Graduates need to think about CASH

Graduates need to think about CASH

COLUMN | College graduates this year can use this acronym to help manage their money.

Why are teen moms poor?

Why are teen moms poor?

Surprising new research shows it’s not because they have babies.

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Carlyle earnings down in Q1

Carlyle earnings down in Q1

Washington-based Carlyle Group’s profits slid 30 percent in earnings data released Tuesday.

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Skechers to pay $40M to settle charges

Skechers to pay $40M to settle charges

Skechers agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company made unsupported claims about the benefits of its toning shoes.

What does the IPO mean for you?

What does the IPO mean for you?

The Post’s business editors turned to our investment columnist Barry Ritholtz for some plain talk on the stock sale.

Obamas’ 2011 assets valued at up to $8 million, disclosure forms show

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.

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E-Verify requirement would place another burden on small business

Author looks at how can small businesses best hire qualified immigrant workers.

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Michelle Singletary

Michelle Singletary

For college graduates this year, I offer an acronym to help manage your money. It’s CASH.

Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein

Is the filibuster unconstitutional? To grasp argument, you have to know the history: The filibuster was a mistake.

Thomas Heath

Thomas Heath

Nomoya Tinch Malcolm of Junior Achievement helps young adults prepare for the real world.

Allan Sloan

Allan Sloan

How does JPMorgan’s loss prove the need for a Volcker Rule to protect taxpayers? Answer: It doesn’t.

Joshua Topolsky

Joshua Topolsky

COLUMN | The problem with commenters isn’t so much a technology issue as a social one.

Steven Pearlstein

Steven Pearlstein

COLUMN | For perfect example of dysfunctional government, look no further than Loudoun County, Va.

Warren Brown

Warren Brown

REVIEW | Volkswagen’s crossover utility wagon lacks a lot of genuine utility. But it’s a breeze to drive.

Barry Ritholtz

Barry Ritholtz

Stories of a recovery in the real estate market are a rite of spring, but some remain skeptical.

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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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Mark Zuckerberg, founder and chief executive officer of Facebook Inc., gives a keynote address at the annual F8 developer conference in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Zuckerberg said he isn't counting on making money from the company's Facebook Credits online currency any time soon, even as he pumps resources into the project. Photographer: Kim White/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook’s phenomenal rise

The social networking site is gearing up for an IPO and on its way to hitting 1 billion users.

Europe’s financial contagion

The European debt crisis has spread like a virus from Greece to Ireland, and other countries are now at risk.