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Kuwait activist: Police disperse 'stateless' rally (AP)
Calif. economy slips to 9th largest, behind Brazil (AP)
JPMorgan misses Street; 4Q profit down 23 percent (AP)
November trade gap widens, biggest since June (Reuters)
S&P to cut some euro zone countries on Friday: source (Reuters)
"Libya again" for oil if Nigeria strike hits (Reuters)
Consumer sentiment perks up while trade gap widens (Reuters)
NY using $1 million for foreclosure prevention (AP)
Stocks hit by S&P downgrade speculation (AP)
JPMorgan earnings miss, Europe drag stocks lower (AP)
Libertarian Ron Paul is dilemma for Republicans (Reuters)
Apple discovers environmental violations in supplier chain audit (Reuters)
Mo. gov. candidate drops economics degree from bio (AP)
Ex-SEC attorney agrees to settle conflict claim (AP)
Nigeria unions suspend strikes in fuel dispute (Reuters)
Weekly US oil, gas rig count drops 20 to 1,987 (AP)
"Son of Boss" crackdown lands in Supreme Court (Reuters)
U.S. slaps sanctions on China state oil trader over Iran (Reuters)
Ahead of NY governor's budget, spending cuts seen (Reuters)
TransCanada files reports with regulators (AP)
Exclusive: Angelides to lead distressed mortgage firm (Reuters)
Key US oil supplier may cut off spigot Sunday (AP)
Vestas Wind-Energy Tax Credit Needed for Colorado Jobs (ContributorNetwork)
CEOs urge court to throw out SEC-Citigroup ruling (Reuters)
FTC expands Google antitrust probe: source (Reuters)
Analysis: Spain should temper austerity, look to growth (Reuters)
European leaders critical of S&P's debt downgrades (AP)
Mass S&P downgrade as Greek debt impasse hit euro zone (Reuters)
S&P cuts credit ratings for France, Italy, Spain (AP)
Rating of Europe's bailout fund rests on Germany: S&P (Reuters)
AP source: House Republicans got discounted loans (AP)
Wall Street Week Ahead: It's earnings versus Europe for stocks (Reuters)
Exclusive: Banker in Olympus scandal steps into public view (Reuters)
PM says Japan must tackle debt to avoid rate cut (AP)
Merkel: Europe faces 'long road' to win back trust (AP)
JPMorgan could lose $5 billion from PIIGS exposure: report (Reuters)
Europe must move quickly after downgrades: Merkel (Reuters)
Sarkozy to bet on growth reforms as AAA slips away (Reuters)
SNB official says Hildebrand scandal a one-off: report (Reuters)
France rating could go lower, but no euro zone break up: S&P (Reuters)
Protesters flout ban in fight to become Kuwaitis (Reuters)
PepsiCo says finds trace fungicide in orange juice (Reuters)
Nigerian Union Unrest May Cause Higher U.S. Gas Prices (ContributorNetwork)
China's Wen presses Saudi Arabia for oil, gas access (Reuters)
Somali pirates release Indian ship with 21 crew (Reuters)
Saudi: Readiness to up oil output not tied to Iran (AP)
Iran warns Arabs not to replace embargoed oil (AP)
Sarkozy calls for courage, calm in face of crisis (AP)
France can overcome crisis with reforms: Sarkozy (Reuters)
Analysis: Tax breaks on autopilot with little debate (Reuters)
Tax cut talks focus on budget cuts, new fees (AP)
It's earnings vs Europe for stocks (Reuters)
Sudan says taking some South Sudan oil but won't close pipe (Reuters)
China a harbinger for global slowdown (Reuters)
Germany positive on outcome of Greek debt swap: foreign minister (Reuters)
Euro zone faces lower EFSF lending power or higher guarantees (Reuters)
Natural gas price plunge aids families, businesses (AP)
FSB's Carney rejects calls to delay bank reforms (Reuters)
S&P, Greek standoff pressure euro zone to boost defenses (Reuters)
ECB aims to restore calm after S&P cuts: Nowotny (Reuters)
Toshiba denies report it will propose Olympus equity tie-up (Reuters)
Retail group forecasts 3.4 pct growth for 2012 (AP)
Analysis: China developers launch funds to bridge finance gap (Reuters)
A look at economic developments around the globe (AP)
Retail group forecasts 3.4 pct growth for 2012 (AP)
Oil near $99 in Asia amid Europe debt jitters (AP)
S&P, Greek standoff pressure euro zone to boost defenses (Reuters)
Shares fall as euro zone downgrades rekindle fears (Reuters)
IMF executive Lipton urges swift action for Europe (Reuters)
Nigeria lowers fuel price, no deal with unions (Reuters)
Paul fights Washington spending, flies first class (AP)
S&P's downgrades get calm market response (AP)
Tax cut talks focus on budget cuts, new fees (AP)
Wary banks boost ECB deposits; reserve change due (Reuters)
Fed officials say not time to buy bonds now (Reuters)
Carnival and cruise sector count cost of disaster (Reuters)
How the major stock indexes fared on Friday (AP)
BofA told Fed it could sell branches in emergency: source (Reuters)
PM warns violence could destabilize Romania (AP)
Greece upbeat ahead of debt inspectors' return (AP)
Chevron: Rig catches fire off Nigeria's delta (AP)
S&P downgrade may spark tougher EU ratings curbs (Reuters)
Albanian ex-PM acquitted of corruption charges (AP)
D. Boerse, NYSE stress European nature of deal in EU letter (Reuters)
GOP maps strategy in wake of payroll tax debacle (AP)
LL Bean celebrates 100th with a boot on wheels (AP)
Analysis: For rudderless Olympus, swift takeover is unlikely (Reuters)
Summary Box: JPMorgan's results drag down stocks (AP)
Retailers in for steady, modest growth in 2012 (Reuters)
Feisty Sarkozy shrugs off French credit downgrade (AP)
BMW recalls 235,500 mini vehicles due to fire hazard (Reuters)
S&P downgrades euro zone's EFSF bailout fund (Reuters)
Bank foreclosing on O.J. Simpson's Florida house (AP)
Ore. Islamic charity figure fights date at prison (AP)
Asian shares steady as China data eyed (Reuters)
Morgan Stanley to cap, defer cash payouts: report (Reuters)
S&P downgrades euro zone rescue fund (Reuters)
China GDP at 2-1/2 year low but beats forecast (Reuters)
Samsung Group plans record $41 billion investment in 2012 (Reuters)
Chevron: Rig catches fire off Nigeria's delta (AP)
Oil climbs in Asia on Saudi's support at $100 (AP)
Insight: In Arab Spring, economic gain may trump pain (Reuters)
AIA sizes up bid for $6 billion ING Asia insurance (Reuters)
Romney says he may release tax returns in April (AP)
Greeks strike against austerity as EU, IMF visit (Reuters)
Stock index futures signal strong gains (Reuters)
US urges South Korea to cut Iranian oil imports (AP)
Euro zone inflation dips, opens door to ECB cut (Reuters)
Analysis: Ditch the assumption that developed economies safe (Reuters)
In gas lines, a look at Egypt's credibility gap (AP)
Portugal launches labor reforms amid recession (AP)
Citigroup fourth-quarter profit falls 11 percent (Reuters)
Wells Fargo reports higher earnings (Reuters)
Citi misses Street; 4Q profit down 11 percent (AP)
Strikes hit Athens as debt inspectors return (AP)
Wells Fargo 4Q profit rises; deposits, loans grow (AP)
New York manufacturing growth accelerates in January (Reuters)
TCS profit up 9 pct on Europe growth, weak rupee (AP)
Bulgaria says Chevron cannot use 'fracking' (AP)
Cruise operators' shares fall on ship disaster (Reuters)
Airbus dismisses financing fears after record year (Reuters)
Burberry hit by slower U.S. sales growth (Reuters)
Spain clears short-term debt test, bigger hurdle looms (Reuters)
Correction: Natural Gas Plunge story (AP)
Mass. gas prices up another 3 cents per gallon (AP)
Coats provide a hedge against financial chill (AP)
Google Takes a Bite Out of the Travel Pie (The Motley Fool)
CA-CANADA Summary (Reuters)
Kraft to cut 1,600 jobs in split (Reuters)
Analysis: Rescue fund downgrade raises pressure on euro zone (Reuters)
Instant view: NY manufacturing growth accelerates in January (Reuters)
Summary Box: Embargo is 'economic suicide' for EU (AP)
Summary Box: S. Sudan says Sudan stealing oil (AP)
Tech blog says RIM eyes sale to Samsung (Reuters)
Investors exit stock funds for 8th month in a row (AP)
Lee Enterprises 1Q profit falls 23 percent (AP)
Key numbers to have when filing tax returns (AP)
New labor leader at GM's Opel a break with past (Reuters)
Romney says he pays about 15 percent in income tax (AP)
SEC says Inspector General David Kotz leaving agency (Reuters)
Bank of America, Goldman results likely to beat: StarMine (Reuters)
China's economic growth ebbs to lowest in 2 years (AP)
New Jersey Governor: cut income tax brackets by 10 percent (Reuters)
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang resigns (Reuters)
Markets are calm Â
Sunday Times editor confirms 'blagging' (AP)
Angola denies $32 billion missing in state funds (Reuters)
Romney says he pays US taxes Â
Romney may not release tax returns until April (Reuters)
Average age of US vehicles hits record 10.8 years (AP)
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang resigns (Reuters)
Samsung says no interest in buying troubled RIM (Reuters)
SEC Inspector General Kotz leaving agency (Reuters)
As Fed speaks more clearly, what will markets hear? (Reuters)
Analysis: Foreign firms pay up to enter China's funds industry (Reuters)
House GOP chair got discounted loan (AP)
Greece, creditors strive to avoid costly default (Reuters)
World Bank tells poorer nations to brace for slowdown (Reuters)
Summary Box: China's economic growth ebbs in 4Q (AP)
Democrat seeks GOP names on Countrywide VIP loan list (Reuters)
Calpers to sell housing portfolio: report (Reuters)
U.S. airlines seen profitable despite economic woes (Reuters)
Euro rises on positive German, Chinese data (AP)
Man Group posts further outflows, to cut $75 million costs (Reuters)
Tax return often an issue for White House hopefuls (AP)
TD Ameritrade fiscal 1Q profit up 5 percent (AP)
Fujifilm considering supporting Olympus (Reuters)
Copper, silver rise on confidence about growth (AP)
Cyprus air traffic controllers to strike (AP)
Japan official wary of Iran sanctions impact (AP)
Stock index futures gain, Yahoo in focus (Reuters)
Treasury bills edge up slightly in weekly auction (AP)
Russia: New sanctions against Iran too stifling (AP)
Merkel to open Davos forum in Switzerland (AP)
The 15% Question: Why Mitt Romney's Tax Rate Matters (Time.com)
Greek woes underpin demand for German debt (Reuters)
Group won't push California tax overhaul measure (Reuters)
Iraq urges Iran to keep oil flowing from Gulf (AP)
Goldman fourth-quarter profit falls but beats estimates (Reuters)
More arrests in insider trading probe: sources (Reuters)
IMF seeking to raise $600 billion in new resources: sources (Reuters)
World Bank warns global growth will likely slow (AP)
Goldman beats Street; net income falls 58 percent (AP)
Christie to Romney: Release tax return immediately (AP)
December producer prices fall 0.1 percent but core rises (Reuters)
OPEC president Iraq wants Hormuz assurance from Iran (Reuters)
Romney urged by ally Christie to release tax return (Reuters)
Oil rises above $101 on positive China data, Iran (AP)
IMF seeks up to $500 billion in new funds (AP)
A Semiconductor Stock to Stay Away From This Year (The Motley Fool)
Irish trade surplus hits new high as exports surge (AP)
Buyer interest leaves homebuilders less gloomy (AP)
Mortgage applications surge on refinancing demand: MBA (Reuters)
Berlin kicks off fashion week (AP)
Democrats seek to subpoena FHFA for documents (Reuters)
In oil boom, petroleum engineers hottest commodity (Reuters)
Gingrich says he paid 31 percent in taxes in 2010 (AP)
Tragedy deals near-term blow to cruise industry (Reuters)
Cities to see job gains, but many struggle (Reuters)
Instant view: December producer prices fall (Reuters)
Why You Should Hold On to Cirrus Logic (The Motley Fool)
Euro rises against dollar on IMF funding (AP)
Donovan: "Very close" to foreclosure deal with banks (Reuters)
CA-CANADA Summary (Reuters)
The 15% Question: Why Mitt Romney's Tax Rate Matters (Time.com)
Factory output soared in December, lifting economy (AP)
Bank of New York Mellon 4Q profit falls 26 pct (AP)
Canada wants more European funds for IMF (Reuters)
Mitt Romney's Tax Debacle (ContributorNetwork)
Michigan Hosts First Hearing on New CAFE Standards (ContributorNetwork)
White House makes case for rejecting oil pipeline (AP)
McDonald's U.S. December sales robust: survey (Reuters)
A look at economic developments around the globe (AP)
Mo. jobless rate drops, state sheds 11,800 jobs (AP)
Morgan Stanley drops GM as top pick in U.S. autos (Reuters)
Romney aims to stay away from his income tax issue (Reuters)
Protesters vandalize SNB building ahead of Davos (Reuters)
Copper prices rise on housing report (AP)
Canada disappointed over pipeline rejection (AP)
EBay reports higher 4Q earnings, revenue (AP)
EBay results beat Wall Street estimates (Reuters)
Treasurys little changed even as stocks rise (AP)
U.S. economy losing competitive edge: survey (Reuters)
Crucial debt talks resume in Athens (AP)
Mass. AG sees foreclosure deal with banks likely (AP)
Analysts mull impact of accident on cruise sector (AP)
Summary Box: Cyprus air traffic controllers (AP)
EBay reports higher 4Q earnings, revenue (AP)
Obama rejects Canada-Texas oil pipeline Â
IMF seeks more funds (Reuters)
Analyst's arrest puts Cohen's SAC in spotlight again (Reuters)
Big earnings could drive Google shares to new high (Reuters)
Monti, Cameron want EU to push for growth (Reuters)
Mortgage settlement between banks, states 'close' (AP)
Understanding Greece's bond swap deal (AP)
NJ gov starts selling tax cut plan to the people (AP)
GM CEO to address House subcommittee on Volt fires (AP)
In MF Global, JPMorgan again at center of a financial failure (Reuters)
NJ gov starts selling tax cut plan to the people (AP)
EBay cautious in short run as Europe weighs (Reuters)
In Bain deals, Romney gave stock to Mormon church (Reuters)
Report: IMF says no conditions on $3.2B Egypt loan (AP)
Analysis: China has multiple choices to avoid hard landing risk (Reuters)
Rio clear to take over Mongolia project after Ivanhoe relents (Reuters)
Kodak preparing to name restructuring officer: report (Reuters)
Glencore executive in first key departure since IPO: report (Reuters)
S&P 500, financials targeted less in lawsuits (Reuters)
CA-CANADA Summary (Reuters)
The 15% Question: Why Mitt Romney's Tax Rate Matters (Time.com)
Greece, creditors seek bond compromise as clock ticks (Reuters)