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Cramer Responds to Trading Tax Critics

The proposed financial transaction tax is generating a heated debate, with much of the heat being directed at Jim Cramer, who voiced his reluctant support if the tax revenue is used to create jobs in America.

11/24/09 - 05:32 PM EST

Second Wave of Money-Making in China

The Chinese are snapping up Western goods, which is an opportunity like never before for companies.

11/25/09 - 05:00 AM EST

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Debt Got Us Into Mess, Will Keep Us There

The economic recovery is fragile, and excessive borrowing by the government will add a heavy burden.

11/23/09 - 05:00 AM EST

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JPMorgan's Dimon in the Rough: Today's Outrage

  • Tickers in this article:
  • JPM

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is rumored to be the next Treasury Secretary in the making. But who'd want the job considering all the abuse current Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is receiving from Congressional Republicans?

11/23/09 - 10:29 AM EST

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The War Within: The Deal That Saved Oshkosh

How Oshkosh learned to stop worrying and love the war in Afghanistan: The Wisconsin company banks on military contracts to defend itself against the recession.

11/19/09 - 12:01 PM EST

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Obama the Spender Warns on Debt: Today's Outrage

President Obama, the champion of stimulus spending, is suddenly worried about an overload of government debt.

11/18/09 - 09:04 AM EST

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Bank of America Needs No Return Policy for De Molina: Today's Outrage

  • Tickers in this article:
  • BAC
  • C

Bank of America can't afford to welcome back Alvaro de Molina after his brusque brush off by GMAC.

11/17/09 - 12:47 PM EST

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Obama, China's Hu Discuss Joint Interests

President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao stressed cooperation in their talks Tuesday, but are still divided over economic, security and human rights issues.

11/17/09 - 03:00 AM EST

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Let the Private Sector Create Jobs

The last thing the economy needs is federal government interference when it comes to creating jobs.

11/16/09 - 12:03 PM EST

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Obama on Weak Footing in China: Today's Outrage

Obama's message for China is clearly more focused on jobs and economic recovery than on political posturing. The best he can hope for is to preserve the status quo.

11/16/09 - 09:55 AM EST

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AIG's Benmosche Stands His Ground: Today's Outrage

AIG CEO Robert Benmosche is taking a stand against meddling by the Obama administration. He might be right, but he won't win this fight.

11/11/09 - 09:34 AM EST

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Goldman, Morgan, JPMorgan Plan $30 Billion Bonuses:Today's Outrage

  • Tickers in this article:
  • GS
  • JPM
  • MS

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase are expected to pay out $30 billion in bonuses to their rainmakers this year. That money should go to taxpayers, who were the real rainmakers.

11/09/09 - 09:35 AM EST

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Some ETFs Hit Breaking Point

The flood of investors into some funds have caused them to halt the creation process and undertake a major strategic overhaul.

11/09/09 - 06:00 AM EST

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Genocide, Investing Cross Paths in Proxy

An American Funds shareholder proposal is asking the company to bar investments in companies that violate human rights.

11/09/09 - 05:00 AM EST

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