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Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs. 1 hour ago

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Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

It's the narcissist rally.

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Bernanke forecasts gains from computer technology

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says pessimists forecasting that the economy will not reap sizable benefits from the computer revolution are likely to be proven wrong.
NATIONAL BUSINESS

Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

It's the narcissist rally.
NATIONAL BUSINESS

Bank of Montreal ordered to fix oversight lapses

Federal regulators are ordering the Bank of Montreal to take steps to correct lapses in oversight that could allow the bank to be used for money laundering.
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Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.
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GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years

Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, closing above their initial public offering price of $33 for the first time in more than two years.
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Pew survey questions Gen X, baby boomer savings

A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the Great Recession.
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Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

Encouraging news about the U.S. economy is extending the stock market's rally.
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Bill clears House for wider SEC economic analyses

Legislation cleared the House on Friday that would place stricter requirements on the federal agency overseeing Wall Street to assess the costs and benefits of its regulations before they are issued.
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Groups divided on Bangladesh safety overhauls

The nation's largest retail industry organization fired back Friday, outlining reasons why a legally binding global pact to make Bangladesh clothing factories safer would expose merchants to undue legal exposure. The move came as U.S. retailers face increasing pressure from a large coalition of ...