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Investors worry the country may become engulfed in Europe's debt crisis
The spread between 10-year Italian bonds and Germany's benchmark has reached a new record as investors worry the country may become engulfed in Europe's debt crisis.
The spread hit 300 points late Monday afternoon.
The interest rate on...
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How Important Is Copyright in America?
Nov. 10 -- StockTwits Co-Founder and Chairman Howard Lindzon discusses copyright, his outlook for Uber and the markets on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
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IRS Chief Shines Spotlight on Refund Fraud
Commissioner John Koskinen told a senate panel that the IRS continues to battle a growing problem of stolen identity refund fraud. He outlined who the perpetrators are, and how they try to impersonate taxpayers. "The problem used to be...
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New mortgage aid effort launched for Fannie, Freddie loans
Washington, DC - 11 November 2008
1. Wide of media briefing
2. Side view of James Lockhart, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director speaking to reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) James Lockhart, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency:...
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Easier Access to Hearing Loss Treatment Urged
A prestigious government advisory group says treatment for hearing loss would be improved by allowing simple devices for mild hearing problems to be sold over the counter to people who can't afford or aren't ready to make the leap to...
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Indian finance minister comments on Brexit
India's finance minister has said his government will need to restructure trade deals with Britain and companies face a new commercial landscape, in the wake of the British EU referendum result.Speaking on Friday Arun Jaitley said his...
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Bush signs Identity Theft Act
1. US President George W. Bush walking into Roosevelt Room in the White House
2. Crowd applauding
3. SOUNDBITE (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"The bill I'm about to sign sends a clear message that a person who violates...
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President Barack Obama touts a Web site as a place homeowners can plug in financial information to see if they can take advantage of lower mortgage rates
HEADLINE: Obama offers way for homeowners to save bucks
CAPTION: President Barack Obama touts a Web site as a place homeowners can plug in financial information to see if they can take advantage of lower mortgage rates. (April 9)
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Rescue legislation sailed through the House Wednesday aimed at helping 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosure and to prevent troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from collapsing.
HEADLINE: House OKs rescue for homeowners, Freddie, Fannie
CAPTION: Rescue legislation sailed through the House Wednesday aimed at helping 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosure and to prevent troubled mortgage giants Fannie...
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Shares of investment banks tumbled Friday morning as the broader market sank amid worries government-sponsored mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might need a government bailout.
HEADLINE: Fears Grow Over Mortgage Giants
CAPTION: Stocks of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are hammered as the housing slump spreads, but the Bush administration says it's not planning a federal takeover of the mortgage giants. (July 11)
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Rockefeller Brothers Fund to Sell Fossil Fuel Assets
Sept. 22 -- On Movers & Shakers, Trish Regan reports on the Rockefeller Brothers Fund divesting itself of fossil-fuel assets. Regan speaks on In The Loop. (Source: Bloomberg)
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USA: CLINTON'S PROPOSALS FOR MEDICARE
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U-S President Clinton vowed on Tuesday to move the nation's medical insurance programme for retirees into the 21st century.
The prescription for Medicare includes co-payments for prescription drugs as well as complete...
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Bill Gross Used $45B Derivatives to Lift Pimco Fund Gains
Sept. 17 -- Bill Gross is relying on derivatives rather than Janet Yellen to raise his returns on government bonds. Betty Liu reports on Movers & Shakers on In The Loop. (Source: Bloomberg)
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President Obama's internet address, comment on healthcare
1. White House weekly address logo
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"I recently heard from a small business owner from New Jersey who wrote that he employs eight people and provides health insurance for all of them....
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Twitter's stock offering is the most anticipated debut of the year. Millions of shares will change hands later this week after the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell. Here's how it works. (Nov. 5)
In the most anticipated stock debut of the year, millions of Twitter shares will change hands later this week after the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell.
But how exactly will each share move from Twitter to Wall Street to you...
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Index Investing With a Twist
Dec. 8 -- Dimensional Fund Advisors Chairman David Booth discusses his investing ideas on Market Makers. (Source: Bloomberg)
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President Barack Obama unveiled his $75 billion mortgage relief plan, a series of measures the president says will keep 9 million people from losing their jobs.
HEADLINE: Obama unveils $75 billion mortgage relief plan
CAPTION: President Barack Obama unveiled his $75 billion mortgage relief plan, a series of measures the president says will keep 9 million people from losing their jobs. The AP's...
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One More Thought: Finance Gets Younger
Salaries for junior bankers are on the rise, and 'Finfluencers' are pulling in big money working for Wall Street firms. David Westin reflects on the war for young talent in this edition of One More Thought on Bloomberg Wall Street Week....
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The IRS Will Let You Keep More Of Your Paycheck In 2023
All seven tax bracket levels will be revised upwards in 2023, allowing filers to shield more of their money from taxes.
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A wobbly economy is forcing credit card companies to cut limits and shut down some lines of credit. Meanwhile, consumer advocates are looking for ways to help indebted credit card holders. (
HEADLINE: Uncertain times prompt lenders to take action
CAPTION: A wobbly economy is forcing credit card companies to cut limits and shut down some lines of credit. Meanwhile, consumer advocates are looking for ways to help indebted...
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USA: BARING BROTHERS: WALL STREET
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The collapse of one of Britain's oldest and most venerable banks has sent shockwaves through most world markets.
But opening later, Wall Street escaped the worst of a financial crisis that caused stocks and shares to...
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Bond Volatility Yesterday 'Pretty Spectacular: Leech
Oct. 16 -- Western Asset Management CIO Kenneth Leech and Legg Mason CEO Joseph Sullivan discuss the global market turmoil on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The Top Ten Stocks for Nov. 19
Nov. 19 -- Bloomberg's Trish Regan and Mia Saini report on todays top ten stocks on Street Smart."" (Source: Bloomberg)
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A European Union-wide transition of power-draining light bulbs to more energy efficient began Tuesday. New rules follow an agreement reached by the 27 EU governments to phase out traditional incandescent light bulbs over three years.
HEADLINE: European countries phase out incandescent bulbs
CAPTION: A European Union-wide transition of power-draining light bulbs to more energy efficient ones began Tuesday. New rules follow an agreement reached by the 27 EU...