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United States Market and Economy

March 31st, 2007

Dealing With New Kiddie Tax Rules

If you have a teenage child, you might notice a difference when you fill out your 2006 tax return.

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March 31st, 2007

Nasdaq Gains 0.2% Friday; Off 1.1% For Week

NASDAQ stocks pulsed like a heartbeat Friday, gaining early, slipping at midday, then rising to close near even.

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March 31st, 2007

Midcaps Edge Up, S&P 500 Dips In Higher Trade

The NYSE composite gave up 0.2% and the S&P 500 0.1% on Friday. Midcaps outperformed, with the midcap S&P 400 gaining 0.1%. The Dow…

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March 31st, 2007

Stocks Fight Off China News, End Mixed

A volatile, news-filled session ended with the major indexes little changed Friday.

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March 31st, 2007

Market Highs, Lows Can Drive Winning Stocks To Pain, Gain

The final hurrahs of a stock rally can produce huge short-term gains. They can also, in a matter of hours, rasp off earnings accrued over weeks or…

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March 31st, 2007

Advance/Decline Line Helps Gauge The Breadth Of A Market Rally

No one will dispute that a stock market that keeps climbing on good volume is a strong one. But indicators such as the advance/decline line can…

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March 31st, 2007

From One-Man Show To International Force

When consulting firm D. R. Stanley & Associates opened its doors in 1954, it didn’t actually have any associates. It was a one-man show:…

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March 31st, 2007

The Customers Are Listening

Stantec CEO Tony Franceschini was happy when his consulting firm got a job to help draw up plans for roads, drainage and other services for a new…

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March 31st, 2007

Trends & Innovations - Friday

‘Voluntourism’ vacations on rise

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March 31st, 2007

After The Close - Friday

CEPHALON (CEPH), a drug developer, said the FDA is willing to approve its drug Nuvigil for excessive sleepiness, but will require it and the…

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