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Egypt's cancellation of gas sales to Israel was inevitableThe gas pipeline had long drawn complaints of Mubarak-era corruption, popular anger at Israel, and the failure of commercial dealings to improve Egypt-Israel ties.
China's birth rate slows. Its economy won't.Fewer babies are being born in China, but that shouldn't stop it from becoming the biggest economy in the word over the next few decades.
European debt: the more things change, the more they stay the sameYesterday it was widely reported that Spanish banks held more delinquent loans than at any time since 1995. The world seemed to be waking to the realization that when you pour bad money after good money, you end up with no money.
Retirement savings: How much is enough?Everyone wants to know how much money they need to save for retirement. When planning, don't forget to account for inflation and fluctuations in investment returns, Hamm says.
Oil prices drop to $103 a barrelOil prices fell to near $103 a barrel Monday. Oil prices have been falling because of investor worries that economic growth in the US and China may slow more than previously expected.
Wal-Mart shares drop on New York Times bribery allegationsWal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, was accused by the New York Times of covering up $24 million in bribes in Mexico. Wal-Mart share prices dropped in early trading Monday.
Carbon trading: Why 'good' companies embrace 'bad' creditsWhen it comes to Europe's carbon-trading system, top companies like Dow Chemical, ConocoPhillips, and BP prefer to save a little money than hone their 'green' reputation.
Postal Service closings? System faces cash crunch. Again.Postal Service closings could mean longer lines and possibly slower delivery if Congress doesn't move to alleviate the system's cash crunch. But the alternative to Postal Service closings would mean using tax money.
Retirement strategy for small-business owners: Grab the tax breakRetirement might seem like the last priority for small-business owners. But funding your retirement plan can save 30 to 40 cents on the dollar because of tax breaks.
Earth Day technology: the spray-on solar panel?New firms are challenging conventional rooftop solar by using thin-film technology on windows and even indoors. On this Earth Day, conventional Chinese companies are the cost leaders. But US firms have the technical edge.
Cover StoryWith all this natural gas, who needs oil?It's home-grown, plentiful, and touted as the best way to wean the US off Mideast oil. But there are limits to how far the US can tilt toward a natural gas economy.
Earth Day: Five ways we affect the planet The late Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D) of Wisconsin organized the first Earth Day in 1970 after the devastating oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. The event started as an environmental teach-in, with some 20 million Americans taking part on college campuses across the United States. Today, 500 million people in 175 countries observe Earth Day on April 22 as a way to celebrate the natural world and raise awareness of the environment. How much do humans affect the earth? Click below to find out.
Initial jobless claims fall slightlyInitial jobless claims declined to 386,000 from last week’s revised 388,000, while seasonally adjusted continued claims increased by 26,000, resulting in an “insured” unemployment rate of 2.6 percent.
Worthless? Hardly. Rare penny sells for $1.15 million.Rare penny minted in 1792 and never circulated was auctioned off for $1.15 million. There are believed to be only 14 copies of the rare penny in existence.
Commercial paper market rate at 15.23 percentThe commercial paper market generally appears to be trending lower, contracting at a rate of 15.23% on a year-over-year basis to $932.60 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank.
Starbucks to stop using 'crushed bug dye' in drinksStarbucks has announced it will stop using cochineal extract, a red dye made from tiny beetles. Starbucks items containing the crushed bug dye will be reformulated by the end of June.
McDonald's profits jump. Thank Chicken McBites?Mcdonald's saw its first quarter profits rise 5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, as a mix of old menu standbys and new items like Chicken McBites lured in more diners to McDonald's.
Gulf oil spill: Two years later, safety lessons ignoredIn its rush to pump more oil, America is ignoring the key lesson of the Gulf oil spill two years ago. Complex drilling, wherever it occurs, comes with unknowable risks.
Easy ways to trim your stuffWe all have collections of clothes, books, DVDs. Following the management rule of "one in, one out" can help keep things under control.
Stock market gets boost from earnings, GermanyStock market futures in US as well as exchanges across Europe buoyed by German business optimism, US earnings. German stock market up 1 percent.
