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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 30]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/ex-dividend-date-dividend-stocks-Nike/5/23/2013/id/49992</link>
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			Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 29]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/ex-dividend-date-dividend-stocks-Time/5/22/2013/id/49966</link>
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			Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Wednesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Wednesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 28]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/ex-dividend-stocks-dividend-stocks-Expedia/5/21/2013/id/49940</link>
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			Tue, 21 May 2013 11:40:00EST
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<![CDATA[Eleven stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Tuesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Eleven stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Tuesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Strange Business: Communists Protest Outside Barbie's Dreamhouse]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/consumer/articles/strange-business-news-weird-news-Barbie/5/17/2013/id/49893</link>
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			Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:00EST
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<![CDATA[Storming the Pink Palace 

A topless protester with the words "Life in plastic is not fantastic" written across her chest greeted families visiting the Barbie Dreamhouse attraction for its opening in Berlin yesterday. She also held a Barbie doll tied to burning crucifix. The woman was part of a faction of the communist group June Linke, which marched to the 50,000-square-foot life-size replica of Barbie's Malibu Mansion to protest, in their view, the toxic idea of beauty portrayed by the doll.


	 Would June Linke members approve of the Angela Merkel Barbie?
	Source:PlanetDieCast
Barbie maker Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) created the Barbie interactive ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Storming the Pink Palace 

A topless protester with the words "Life in plastic is not fantastic" written across her chest greeted families visiting the Barbie Dreamhouse attraction for its opening in Berlin yesterday. She also held a Barbie doll tied to burning crucifix. The woman was part of a faction of the communist group June Linke, which marched to the 50,000-square-foot life-size replica of Barbie's Malibu Mansion to protest, in their view, the toxic idea of beauty portrayed by the doll.


	 Would June Linke members approve of the Angela Merkel Barbie?
	Source:PlanetDieCast
Barbie maker Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) created the Barbie interactive ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 23]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/ex-dividend-date-dividend-stocks-Johnson/5/16/2013/id/49856</link>
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			Thu, 16 May 2013 09:38:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 22]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/ex-dividend-date-dividend-stocks-Cable/5/15/2013/id/49833</link>
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			Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Wednesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Wednesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 21]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/X-Factor253A-5-Stocks-Reaching-Their/5/14/2013/id/49810</link>
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			Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Tuesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Tuesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 20]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/ex-dividend-date-dividend-stocks-Aflac/5/13/2013/id/49786</link>
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			Mon, 13 May 2013 12:31:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Monday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Monday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Strange Business News: Designers Present Alternative Style Ideas for Google Glass]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Strange-Business-News253A-Designers-Present-Alternative/5/10/2013/id/49766</link>
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			Fri, 10 May 2013 17:06:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stylish Google Glass 

Since Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) produced just one version of its Google Glass, designers have naturally begun conceiving different designs. Eyewear designers Ayoung Shim, Selima Salaun, Chris Mantz, and Marie Wilkinson have shared their separate redesign ideas with Bloomberg Businessweek. Shim's glasses have a Clark Kent feel while Salaun's design extends the screen across both eyes. Mantz wished to avoid a "cyborg" look and used angular lines to maintain the futuristic feel, while Wilkinson added a flip-up element.

View the four designs here.

Multi-Million Dollar Inspiration 

Co-founder of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bill Gates paid millions for intellectual inspiration. Gates recently ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stylish Google Glass 

Since Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) produced just one version of its Google Glass, designers have naturally begun conceiving different designs. Eyewear designers Ayoung Shim, Selima Salaun, Chris Mantz, and Marie Wilkinson have shared their separate redesign ideas with Bloomberg Businessweek. Shim's glasses have a Clark Kent feel while Salaun's design extends the screen across both eyes. Mantz wished to avoid a "cyborg" look and used angular lines to maintain the futuristic feel, while Wilkinson added a flip-up element.

View the four designs here.

Multi-Million Dollar Inspiration 

Co-founder of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bill Gates paid millions for intellectual inspiration. Gates recently ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Bernanke Expresses Concerns About Shadow Banking System]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/markets-Nvidia-Apple-The-GAP-Pricelinecom/5/10/2013/id/49757</link>
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			Fri, 10 May 2013 12:33:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks have moved only slightly today as no important economic data was released. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) decreased 0.29% to 15,038.43. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) dropped 0.17% to 1,623.86, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.20% to 3,415.98.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke this morning at the Chicago Fed Banking Conference. Bernanke stated that he still views the shadow banking system as a threat to financial systems. He also said that bank-funding markets may be unable to withstand a major default.

The US Treasury will report today on its budget for April at 2 p.m. EDT. In March, the Treasury ran ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks have moved only slightly today as no important economic data was released. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) decreased 0.29% to 15,038.43. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) dropped 0.17% to 1,623.86, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.20% to 3,415.98.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke this morning at the Chicago Fed Banking Conference. Bernanke stated that he still views the shadow banking system as a threat to financial systems. He also said that bank-funding markets may be unable to withstand a major default.

The US Treasury will report today on its budget for April at 2 p.m. EDT. In March, the Treasury ran ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 17]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/X-Factor253A-5-Stocks-Reaching-Their/5/10/2013/id/49747</link>
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			Fri, 10 May 2013 09:02:00EST
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<![CDATA[Twelve stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Friday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Twelve stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Friday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Stocks Little Changed After Jobless Claims Report]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now253A-Stocks-Little-Changed/5/9/2013/id/49734</link>
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			Thu, 9 May 2013 13:30:00EST
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<![CDATA[Despite the decline in initial weekly unemployment gains, stocks have remained flat today. Bloomberg&#39;s Consumer Confidence Index indicates consumers&#39; perception of the economy is at its most positive in more than five years. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) increased 0.14% to 15,126.56. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) dropped 0.04% to 1,632.05, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.19% to 3,419.76.

The Department of Labor reported today that seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims decreased by 4,000 week-over-week to 323,000 for the week ending May 4. The 4-week moving average decreased by 6,250 week-over-week to 336,750. Seasonally adjusted continuing unemployment claims decreased by 27,000 week-over-week to ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Despite the decline in initial weekly unemployment gains, stocks have remained flat today. Bloomberg&#39;s Consumer Confidence Index indicates consumers&#39; perception of the economy is at its most positive in more than five years. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) increased 0.14% to 15,126.56. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) dropped 0.04% to 1,632.05, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.19% to 3,419.76.

The Department of Labor reported today that seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims decreased by 4,000 week-over-week to 323,000 for the week ending May 4. The 4-week moving average decreased by 6,250 week-over-week to 336,750. Seasonally adjusted continuing unemployment claims decreased by 27,000 week-over-week to ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 16]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/X-Factor253A-5-Stocks-Reaching-Their/5/9/2013/id/49728</link>
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			Thu, 9 May 2013 10:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[9 Bizarre (and Curious) Government Contract Jobs]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/politics-and-regulation/articles/9-Bizarre-2528and-Curious2529-Government/5/8/2013/id/49493</link>
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			Wed, 8 May 2013 16:26:00EST
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<![CDATA[Government spending has received more public focus over the past months as Congress decides where to cut spending and how to slow the growth of the country&#39;s large national debt. Certain expenditures have caused larger uproars than others. Lawmakers, for example, have scrutinized the reasons for the Department of Homeland Security&#39;s ammunition purchases over past months, purportedly numbering billions of rounds. The original claims against the DHS may have been exaggerated, though, as solicitations for ammunition posted on government websites show much lower numbers.

Though most people may not be aware of it, the federal government posts dozens of bizarre ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Government spending has received more public focus over the past months as Congress decides where to cut spending and how to slow the growth of the country&#39;s large national debt. Certain expenditures have caused larger uproars than others. Lawmakers, for example, have scrutinized the reasons for the Department of Homeland Security&#39;s ammunition purchases over past months, purportedly numbering billions of rounds. The original claims against the DHS may have been exaggerated, though, as solicitations for ammunition posted on government websites show much lower numbers.

Though most people may not be aware of it, the federal government posts dozens of bizarre ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Stocks Pare Earlier Losses and Continue to Climb Higher]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/markets-Bank-of-America-Citigroup-JC/5/8/2013/id/49709</link>
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			Wed, 8 May 2013 13:12:00EST
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<![CDATA[After opening slightly lower, stocks have turned around and continued adding to their gains. While there have been earnings reports out today, little economic data was released. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) decreased 0.09% to 15,069.05. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) climbed 0.25% to 1,629.99, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.39% to 3,410.01.

Today the Mortgage Bankers Association released the results for its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ended May 3. Its Mortgage Composite Index, which measures mortgage loan applications volume, increased a seasonally adjusted 7% week-over-week. The Refinance Index increased 8% week-over-week, and the seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 3%. ]]>
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	<![CDATA[After opening slightly lower, stocks have turned around and continued adding to their gains. While there have been earnings reports out today, little economic data was released. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) decreased 0.09% to 15,069.05. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) climbed 0.25% to 1,629.99, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.39% to 3,410.01.

Today the Mortgage Bankers Association released the results for its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ended May 3. Its Mortgage Composite Index, which measures mortgage loan applications volume, increased a seasonally adjusted 7% week-over-week. The Refinance Index increased 8% week-over-week, and the seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 3%. ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 15]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/X-Factor253A-5-Stocks-Reaching-Their/5/8/2013/id/49703</link>
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			Wed, 8 May 2013 10:23:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Wednesday which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Wednesday which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Stocks Mixed as the S&P Hits Another Record High]]></title>
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			Tue, 7 May 2013 12:39:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks have gained slightly today as the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) reached a new intraday record high for the fourth day in a row. Economic news has been light, but a few companies reported positive earnings. Also noteworthy, the Australian Central Bank has cut Australia&#39;s interest rates a quarter point to 2.75%, a record low. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) increased 0.31% to 15,015.96. The S&P 500 rose 0.27% to 1,621.94, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) fell 0.04% to 3,391.60.

The International Council of Shoppers reported today that its ICSC-Goldman Store Sales Index, which measures comparable store sales at major retail chains, fell 1% ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks have gained slightly today as the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) reached a new intraday record high for the fourth day in a row. Economic news has been light, but a few companies reported positive earnings. Also noteworthy, the Australian Central Bank has cut Australia&#39;s interest rates a quarter point to 2.75%, a record low. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) increased 0.31% to 15,015.96. The S&P 500 rose 0.27% to 1,621.94, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) fell 0.04% to 3,391.60.

The International Council of Shoppers reported today that its ICSC-Goldman Store Sales Index, which measures comparable store sales at major retail chains, fell 1% ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 14]]></title>
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			Tue, 7 May 2013 09:07:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Tuesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Tuesday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Banks Gain, but Most Stocks Remain Unchanged]]></title>
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			Mon, 6 May 2013 12:30:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks have remained flat today as little economic data has been released. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) increased 0.01% to 14,974.89. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) climbed 0.19% to 1,617.41, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.39% to 3,391.68.

The US Treasury announced today that it would auction $20 billion in 4-week Treasury bills tomorrow. Later today, the Treasury will report on the amount of net stripping of Treasury securities. (Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities, or STRIPS, refers to the stripping of interest payments from a Treasury bond but results in the selling of the bonds at a deep discount.) ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks have remained flat today as little economic data has been released. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) increased 0.01% to 14,974.89. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) climbed 0.19% to 1,617.41, and the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.39% to 3,391.68.

The US Treasury announced today that it would auction $20 billion in 4-week Treasury bills tomorrow. Later today, the Treasury will report on the amount of net stripping of Treasury securities. (Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities, or STRIPS, refers to the stripping of interest payments from a Treasury bond but results in the selling of the bonds at a deep discount.) ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 13]]></title>
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			Mon, 6 May 2013 09:05:00EST
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<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Terrorist Detainees Will Participate in the Gitmo Cup]]></title>
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			Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:52:00EST
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<![CDATA[What&rsquo;s the latest sports craze at Guantanamo Bay&rsquo;s U.S. Navy base? Futobol! That&rsquo;s right; the U.S. government and U.S. Navy have joined the increasing ranks of soccer fans within the United States.

Yesterday, the U.S military revealed a $744,000 soccer field for the 120 inmates at Camp 6 to a tour of reporters. The field covers an area of 28,000 square-feet, or half the size of an American football field, and it will completed in April. Instead of turf, inmates received a field of two-toned gravel (Do they want to prevent slide tackling?)

If you ever plan on owning a ]]>
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Yesterday, the U.S military revealed a $744,000 soccer field for the 120 inmates at Camp 6 to a tour of reporters. The field covers an area of 28,000 square-feet, or half the size of an American football field, and it will completed in April. Instead of turf, inmates received a field of two-toned gravel (Do they want to prevent slide tackling?)

If you ever plan on owning a ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Bizarre Tax Deductions for the IRS Provocateur]]></title>
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			Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:51:00EST
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<![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Code is roughly seven times longer than the Bible; it contains 3.4 million words, 9,833 sections, and 7,500 letter size pages. The size of the code is necessary, however, because it contains important information for taxpayers, such as a clarification that illegal bribes, kickbacks, and other payments to government employees and government officials cannot count towards a tax deduction. When considering the size of the code, it makes sense that bizarre tax deductions and bizarre tax information exist. Little known tax deductions like the ones in this article, though, may be able to save you money on ]]>
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	<![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Code is roughly seven times longer than the Bible; it contains 3.4 million words, 9,833 sections, and 7,500 letter size pages. The size of the code is necessary, however, because it contains important information for taxpayers, such as a clarification that illegal bribes, kickbacks, and other payments to government employees and government officials cannot count towards a tax deduction. When considering the size of the code, it makes sense that bizarre tax deductions and bizarre tax information exist. Little known tax deductions like the ones in this article, though, may be able to save you money on ]]>
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