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<title><![CDATA[Making an Honest Buck Off of Honest Abe]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/consumer/articles/Making-an-Honest-Buck-off-of/2/28/2013/id/48330</link>
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			Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[This week Daniel Day-Lewis stood up to accept an Oscar for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered presidents in American history. It marked a revival of Lincoln references in pop culture, from high-grossing movies to books. Lincoln even beat out Jesus Christ for popularity in a 2011 Public Policy Polling poll, albeit narrowly.
	
	In the past few years, Abraham Lincoln has had a lot of positive press. It didn&#39;t hurt that Doris Kearns Goodwin&#39;s Team of Rivals  became required reading for history buffs and political junkies alike, as well as a favorite of the then newly ]]>
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	<![CDATA[This week Daniel Day-Lewis stood up to accept an Oscar for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered presidents in American history. It marked a revival of Lincoln references in pop culture, from high-grossing movies to books. Lincoln even beat out Jesus Christ for popularity in a 2011 Public Policy Polling poll, albeit narrowly.
	
	In the past few years, Abraham Lincoln has had a lot of positive press. It didn&#39;t hurt that Doris Kearns Goodwin&#39;s Team of Rivals  became required reading for history buffs and political junkies alike, as well as a favorite of the then newly ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: JC Penney Feels the Pain From Huge Loss]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now253A-JCPenney-Feels-the/2/28/2013/id/48442</link>
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			Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:57:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks edged up after the release of a positive jobless claims report and a slightly disappointing gross domestic product report.

	GDP advanced at a 0.1% annualized rate between October and December. Economists had forecast a more hopeful 0.5% growth rate, but growth may have been damaged due to agencies cutting back ahead of the sequester. Lawmakers and the president will let the sequester pass; they are meeting to discuss the budget Friday after cuts will have already taken effect.

	Jobless claims have fallen for past four weeks, with claims falling to 344,000 from 366,000. The four-week moving average was 355,000, ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks edged up after the release of a positive jobless claims report and a slightly disappointing gross domestic product report.

	GDP advanced at a 0.1% annualized rate between October and December. Economists had forecast a more hopeful 0.5% growth rate, but growth may have been damaged due to agencies cutting back ahead of the sequester. Lawmakers and the president will let the sequester pass; they are meeting to discuss the budget Friday after cuts will have already taken effect.

	Jobless claims have fallen for past four weeks, with claims falling to 344,000 from 366,000. The four-week moving average was 355,000, ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Zynga Surges on Online Gambling News]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now253A-Zynga-Surges-on/2/27/2013/id/48408</link>
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			Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:07:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks continued to move higher Wednesday, despite the impending sequester and mixed economic reports. Lawmakers have not moved to prevent across the board spending cuts of $85 billion.

	Durable goods orders for January fell 5.2% after an increase of 3.7% in the prior month. It was a 1.2% sharper fall than analysts expected. On the upside, machinery orders went up 13.5% and electrical equipment orders increased 1.4%. Computers and electronics were down 5.3%.

	The pending home sales index rose higher than expected, to 105.9, up 4.5%. It is the highest the index has been since April of 2010.

	The Dow ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks continued to move higher Wednesday, despite the impending sequester and mixed economic reports. Lawmakers have not moved to prevent across the board spending cuts of $85 billion.

	Durable goods orders for January fell 5.2% after an increase of 3.7% in the prior month. It was a 1.2% sharper fall than analysts expected. On the upside, machinery orders went up 13.5% and electrical equipment orders increased 1.4%. Computers and electronics were down 5.3%.

	The pending home sales index rose higher than expected, to 105.9, up 4.5%. It is the highest the index has been since April of 2010.

	The Dow ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Home Depot Gains on Earnings Report]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now253A-Home-Depot-Gains/2/26/2013/id/48376</link>
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			Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:30:00EST
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<![CDATA[Today stocks moved higher after a volatile past few trading days. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) inched up 0.47% to 13849.52 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) rose 0.05% to 1488.44. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) declined 0.10% to 3113.10
	 

	In economic news, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to the Senate Banking Committee about the economic perils a sequester would bring unless lawmakers take action before Friday. New home sales for January increased 15.6% to 437,000 from 378,000 in December. Monthly supply fell to 4.9 months from 5.6 months in December.
	 

	In international news, Silvio Berlusconi&#39;s People of Freedom Party won enough votes to ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Today stocks moved higher after a volatile past few trading days. The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) inched up 0.47% to 13849.52 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) rose 0.05% to 1488.44. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) declined 0.10% to 3113.10
	 

	In economic news, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to the Senate Banking Committee about the economic perils a sequester would bring unless lawmakers take action before Friday. New home sales for January increased 15.6% to 437,000 from 378,000 in December. Monthly supply fell to 4.9 months from 5.6 months in December.
	 

	In international news, Silvio Berlusconi&#39;s People of Freedom Party won enough votes to ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Barnes & Noble Rises on News of Possible Split]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now253A-Barnes-2526-Noble/2/25/2013/id/48348</link>
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			Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:53:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks moved down after gains made Friday on news of shaky international politics in Italy and a looming sequester deadline in the US. The sequester is set to kick in Friday, prompting lawmakers to introduce proposals that would replace the reductions.

	The Chicago Fed National Activity Index showed the country&#39;s economic growth fell to -0.32 in January compared to a positive 0.25 reading in December. The three-month average, however, is positive, ranging from 0.30 to 0.23.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) inched up 0.13% to 14018.36 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) moved up 0.14% to 1517.67. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.28% to ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks moved down after gains made Friday on news of shaky international politics in Italy and a looming sequester deadline in the US. The sequester is set to kick in Friday, prompting lawmakers to introduce proposals that would replace the reductions.

	The Chicago Fed National Activity Index showed the country&#39;s economic growth fell to -0.32 in January compared to a positive 0.25 reading in December. The three-month average, however, is positive, ranging from 0.30 to 0.23.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) inched up 0.13% to 14018.36 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) moved up 0.14% to 1517.67. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.28% to ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Take a Look Inside the Goldman Sachs Catamaran]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/editors-pick/articles/Take-a-Look-Inside-the-Goldman/2/22/2013/id/48309</link>
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			Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:05:00EST
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<![CDATA[This week BillyBey Ferry began operating the Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) catamarans for public use. Though the famed "Goldman Sachs boat" will never live up to the expectations in your head (a Mad Men-era open bar made of cherry wood with Tiffany shades covering the wall sconces), it is still a serious upgrade from the average ferry that docks at the World Financial Center.

Goldman Sachs had previously kept the boats at the pier to improve the commuting experience for Goldman Sachs employees traveling to its Jersey City offices, but they were left sitting at the docks, unused, since spring of ]]>
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	<![CDATA[This week BillyBey Ferry began operating the Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) catamarans for public use. Though the famed "Goldman Sachs boat" will never live up to the expectations in your head (a Mad Men-era open bar made of cherry wood with Tiffany shades covering the wall sconces), it is still a serious upgrade from the average ferry that docks at the World Financial Center.

Goldman Sachs had previously kept the boats at the pier to improve the commuting experience for Goldman Sachs employees traveling to its Jersey City offices, but they were left sitting at the docks, unused, since spring of ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Stocks Rise, Hewlett-Packard Surges 10%]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now253A-Stocks-Rise-Hewlett/2/22/2013/id/48313</link>
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			Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:07:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks rose after two days of declines. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) surged 10.12% to $18.8 after first-quarter earnings fell but beat Wall Street expectations, earning $1.2 billion or $0.63 per share compared to $1.5 billion or $0.73 per share a year ago. Revenue also dropped by 6% to $28 billion from $30 billion a year earlier.

	It is predicted that the economy in the eurozone will shrink for the second year, European Union economists say. The eurozone is expected to shrink 0.3% this year, down from November&#39;s outlook of 0.1% growth. But it is also predicted that the economy will improve later ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks rose after two days of declines. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) surged 10.12% to $18.8 after first-quarter earnings fell but beat Wall Street expectations, earning $1.2 billion or $0.63 per share compared to $1.5 billion or $0.73 per share a year ago. Revenue also dropped by 6% to $28 billion from $30 billion a year earlier.

	It is predicted that the economy in the eurozone will shrink for the second year, European Union economists say. The eurozone is expected to shrink 0.3% this year, down from November&#39;s outlook of 0.1% growth. But it is also predicted that the economy will improve later ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Beards on Business Leaders: A Strength or a Curse?]]></title>
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			Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:18:00EST
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<![CDATA[We know a few things about what people want in their business leaders, especially male business leaders. A Journal of Applied Psychology study showed employers preferred athletic men of average build, and theorized that a man could earn an extra $700 per inch of height. But is it acceptable for men to have beards?


	 CEO of Goldman Sachs Lloyd Blankfein
Beards seems to be catching on with CEOs. A few daring CEOs wear mustaches of the Burt Reynolds and Tom Selleck variety, such as Edwin Catmull of Pixar (NYSE:DIS), Zack Nelson of NetSuite (NYSE:N), or Russel Simmons, co-founder of Yelp ]]>
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	<![CDATA[We know a few things about what people want in their business leaders, especially male business leaders. A Journal of Applied Psychology study showed employers preferred athletic men of average build, and theorized that a man could earn an extra $700 per inch of height. But is it acceptable for men to have beards?


	 CEO of Goldman Sachs Lloyd Blankfein
Beards seems to be catching on with CEOs. A few daring CEOs wear mustaches of the Burt Reynolds and Tom Selleck variety, such as Edwin Catmull of Pixar (NYSE:DIS), Zack Nelson of NetSuite (NYSE:N), or Russel Simmons, co-founder of Yelp ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: VeriFone Dives While Boeing and Google Move Up]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now-VeriFone-Dives-Boeing/2/21/2013/id/48281</link>
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			Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:55:00EST
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<![CDATA[Bank stocks and tech stocks fell Thursday after downbeat economic reports in the US and Europe hurt investor sentiment.

	In economic news, initial jobless claims jumped 20,000 to 362,000. The four-week average moved up by 8,000 to 360,750. The consumer price index rose 1.6% in January, while gasoline fell 3.0% in comparison to a drop of 1.9% in December. Existing home sales were down 1.0% in December after a 4.8% rise in November.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) dropped 57 points to 13869.78 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) fell 0.53% to 1503.96. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) declined 0.64% to 3144.02.

	Bank of America ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Bank stocks and tech stocks fell Thursday after downbeat economic reports in the US and Europe hurt investor sentiment.

	In economic news, initial jobless claims jumped 20,000 to 362,000. The four-week average moved up by 8,000 to 360,750. The consumer price index rose 1.6% in January, while gasoline fell 3.0% in comparison to a drop of 1.9% in December. Existing home sales were down 1.0% in December after a 4.8% rise in November.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) dropped 57 points to 13869.78 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) fell 0.53% to 1503.96. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) declined 0.64% to 3144.02.

	Bank of America ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Apple Falls After Foxconn Hiring Freeze]]></title>
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			Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:05:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks stayed mostly flat Wednesday after the release of mixed economic reports and more merger news.

	In economic news, the ICSC-Goldman Store Sales index increased 2.7% compared to the weak year-on-year rate of 1.8%. Housing starts fell 8.5% in January. The northeast and midwest regions&#39; housing starts fell at a monthly rate of 35.3% and 50% respectively. The producer price index rose 0.2% and food inflation increased 0.7% in January. The index rebounded after it fell 0.3% in December.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) fell 12 points to 14023.18 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) declined 0.37% to 1525. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) fell ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks stayed mostly flat Wednesday after the release of mixed economic reports and more merger news.

	In economic news, the ICSC-Goldman Store Sales index increased 2.7% compared to the weak year-on-year rate of 1.8%. Housing starts fell 8.5% in January. The northeast and midwest regions&#39; housing starts fell at a monthly rate of 35.3% and 50% respectively. The producer price index rose 0.2% and food inflation increased 0.7% in January. The index rebounded after it fell 0.3% in December.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) fell 12 points to 14023.18 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) declined 0.37% to 1525. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) fell ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Office Depot and OfficeMax Discuss Merger]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now253A-Office-Depot-and/2/19/2013/id/48207</link>
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			Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:50:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks moved up after talks of mergers continued on the heels of recent acquisition news.

	In economic news, the NAHB housing market index is down one point to 46, showing weakness in the housing market as a result of economic uncertainty.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) moved up 0.29% to 14022.12 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) edged up 0.39% to 1525.67. The Nasdaq  (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.25% to 3200.11.
	
	BP plc (NYSE:BP) announced that it has not reached a settlement on the Deepwater Horizon accident. BP is preparing to defend itself in civil court next week. The stock fell 1.14% to $41.47.

	Cracker ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks moved up after talks of mergers continued on the heels of recent acquisition news.

	In economic news, the NAHB housing market index is down one point to 46, showing weakness in the housing market as a result of economic uncertainty.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) moved up 0.29% to 14022.12 and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) edged up 0.39% to 1525.67. The Nasdaq  (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) rose 0.25% to 3200.11.
	
	BP plc (NYSE:BP) announced that it has not reached a settlement on the Deepwater Horizon accident. BP is preparing to defend itself in civil court next week. The stock fell 1.14% to $41.47.

	Cracker ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Tech News: Google Takes Cue From Apple and Plans to Build Retail Stores]]></title>
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			Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:51:00EST
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<![CDATA[This column brings you the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on technology from around the Web every day.
	
	HuffPost Tech
	Link: Life As a Tech Reporter in the 1970s, at the Dawn of the PC Age
	"Victor McElheny was the New York Times&#39; go-to tech reporter in the 1970s, a decade marked by a series of tech-world firsts that moved computing beyond labs and into homes, including the release of Apple&#39;s (NASDAQ:AAPL) first computer, the introduction of the digital camera and the debut of the Altair computer.

	"For our &#39;Life As&#39; series, McElheny talked about being a ]]>
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	<![CDATA[This column brings you the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on technology from around the Web every day.
	
	HuffPost Tech
	Link: Life As a Tech Reporter in the 1970s, at the Dawn of the PC Age
	"Victor McElheny was the New York Times&#39; go-to tech reporter in the 1970s, a decade marked by a series of tech-world firsts that moved computing beyond labs and into homes, including the release of Apple&#39;s (NASDAQ:AAPL) first computer, the introduction of the digital camera and the debut of the Altair computer.

	"For our &#39;Life As&#39; series, McElheny talked about being a ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Herbalife Surges on Icahn Stake]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/markets/articles/The-Markets-Now253A-Herbalife-Surges-On/2/15/2013/id/48162</link>
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			Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:50:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks moved up after the release of positive economic reports Friday. Consumer sentiment improved; it is now at 75.0 from 73.8, but remains low in comparison to low 80s levels in October and November. The Empire State Manufacturing Survey for February reported an incredible surge to 10.04 from 7.8.

	In international news, the eurozone&#39;s gross domestic product fell 2.3% in the fourth quarter, which does not bode well for Europe&#39;s economic health.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) gained 20 points and is now at 13993.93. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) moved up 0.10% to 1522.88. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) moved down 0.13% to 3202.76. ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks moved up after the release of positive economic reports Friday. Consumer sentiment improved; it is now at 75.0 from 73.8, but remains low in comparison to low 80s levels in October and November. The Empire State Manufacturing Survey for February reported an incredible surge to 10.04 from 7.8.

	In international news, the eurozone&#39;s gross domestic product fell 2.3% in the fourth quarter, which does not bode well for Europe&#39;s economic health.

	The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) gained 20 points and is now at 13993.93. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) moved up 0.10% to 1522.88. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) moved down 0.13% to 3202.76. ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Tech News: Skype Gets Record-Breaking Traffic]]></title>
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			Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:25:00EST
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<![CDATA[HuffPost Tech
	Link: Tesla, New York Times Still Feuding Over Model S Review: Elon Musk Releases Data, Reviewer Counters

	
		"A New York Times reviewer in early February took issue with Tesla&#39;s (NASDAQ:TSLA) new &#39;Model S&#39; and panned the distance the electric car could travel between charges. Now, both Tesla and the Times are going the extra mile to prove one another wrong.
	
		"After the Times&#39; review, published on Feb. 8, gave a less-than-stellar look at Tesla&#39;s new East Coast &#39;Supercharging&#39; stations, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter on Feb. 11 and labeled the review &#39;fake.&#39; On Feb. 13, Tesla ]]>
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	<![CDATA[HuffPost Tech
	Link: Tesla, New York Times Still Feuding Over Model S Review: Elon Musk Releases Data, Reviewer Counters

	
		"A New York Times reviewer in early February took issue with Tesla&#39;s (NASDAQ:TSLA) new &#39;Model S&#39; and panned the distance the electric car could travel between charges. Now, both Tesla and the Times are going the extra mile to prove one another wrong.
	
		"After the Times&#39; review, published on Feb. 8, gave a less-than-stellar look at Tesla&#39;s new East Coast &#39;Supercharging&#39; stations, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter on Feb. 11 and labeled the review &#39;fake.&#39; On Feb. 13, Tesla ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Tiffany & Co. Pushes Valentine's Day Spending Following Tough Holiday Season]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/consumer/articles/Tiffany-2526-Co-Pushes-Valentine2527s-Day/2/14/2013/id/48138</link>
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			Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:25:00EST
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<![CDATA[Jewelry retailers like Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) make the most money during the Christmas season, but they also rake in a lot of money each Valentine&#39;s Day, to the tune of $4.4 billion per year, according to projections from the National Retail Federation. Tiffany & Co. is taking advantage of the holiday by including a "Drop a Hint" button that allows your special someone to receive an email that you&#39;re interested in a certain item. It&#39;s hardly a hint -- more like a not-so-subtle ribbing -- but Tiffany hopes it will get people spending on the most romantic, if not ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Jewelry retailers like Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) make the most money during the Christmas season, but they also rake in a lot of money each Valentine&#39;s Day, to the tune of $4.4 billion per year, according to projections from the National Retail Federation. Tiffany & Co. is taking advantage of the holiday by including a "Drop a Hint" button that allows your special someone to receive an email that you&#39;re interested in a certain item. It&#39;s hardly a hint -- more like a not-so-subtle ribbing -- but Tiffany hopes it will get people spending on the most romantic, if not ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Survey: Banks Find Key to 'Love' (or Some Modicum of Satisfaction)]]></title>
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			Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:50:00EST
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<![CDATA[TD Bank (NYSE:TD) released a survey yesterday ("just in time for Valentine&#39;s Day," as the press release noted) showing that people who are satisfied with their financial services are satisfied with their finances. According to the survey, 67% of consumers who are happy with their bank report that they have low or no financial stress and more than half are optimistic in their financial future.

Customers also don&#39;t enjoy waiting in line for a long time or receiving sass from the people behind the counter. Of those surveyed, 82% appreciate friendly service, 62% want knowledgeable advice, and 60% want a ]]>
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	<![CDATA[TD Bank (NYSE:TD) released a survey yesterday ("just in time for Valentine&#39;s Day," as the press release noted) showing that people who are satisfied with their financial services are satisfied with their finances. According to the survey, 67% of consumers who are happy with their bank report that they have low or no financial stress and more than half are optimistic in their financial future.

Customers also don&#39;t enjoy waiting in line for a long time or receiving sass from the people behind the counter. Of those surveyed, 82% appreciate friendly service, 62% want knowledgeable advice, and 60% want a ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Mergers Abound; Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Heinz]]></title>
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			Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks moved down after the release of several mixed fourth-quarter reports.
 
In economic news, jobless claims decreased by 27,000 last week, a significant fall from the previous week. The four-week moving average, a less volatile measure, shows average claims are still close to a five-year low.
 
The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is down 0.06% at 13972.56. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:IXIC) declined 0.04% to 3195.59. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) moved down 0.05% to 1519.60.
 
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) moved up 0.84% after it announced it will acquire H.J. Heinz Co. (NYSE:HNZ) in a $23 billion deal. H.J. Heinz Co. stock surged 19.92% to $72.54.
 
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	<![CDATA[Stocks moved down after the release of several mixed fourth-quarter reports.
 
In economic news, jobless claims decreased by 27,000 last week, a significant fall from the previous week. The four-week moving average, a less volatile measure, shows average claims are still close to a five-year low.
 
The Dow (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is down 0.06% at 13972.56. The Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:IXIC) declined 0.04% to 3195.59. The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) moved down 0.05% to 1519.60.
 
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) moved up 0.84% after it announced it will acquire H.J. Heinz Co. (NYSE:HNZ) in a $23 billion deal. H.J. Heinz Co. stock surged 19.92% to $72.54.
 
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<title><![CDATA[Tech News: Protesters Don't 'Like' Zuckerberg's Love for Christie]]></title>
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			Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:13:00EST
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HuffPost Tech
Link: Mark Zuckerberg Chris Christie Fundraiser Draws Protest in Palo Alto
"Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the home of Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) founder Mark Zuckerberg Wednesday night to protest the Internet prodigy&#39;s first political event -- a fundraiser for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

"Demonstrators claimed the Republican governor is anti-women and included nurses, women&#39;s rights advocates, progressive network CREDO Action and the infamous Raging Grannies, objecting to Zuckerberg&#39;s affiliation with the politician who led $7.5 million in ]]>
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Link: Mark Zuckerberg Chris Christie Fundraiser Draws Protest in Palo Alto
"Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the home of Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) founder Mark Zuckerberg Wednesday night to protest the Internet prodigy&#39;s first political event -- a fundraiser for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

"Demonstrators claimed the Republican governor is anti-women and included nurses, women&#39;s rights advocates, progressive network CREDO Action and the infamous Raging Grannies, objecting to Zuckerberg&#39;s affiliation with the politician who led $7.5 million in ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Republicans Oppose a Minimum Wage Increase. Do Economists Agree?]]></title>
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			Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:43:00EST
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<![CDATA[As expected, President Barack Obama argued for environmental, educational, and budgetary reforms in his State of The Union address last night. His argument for a $9 minimum wage, however, made some news. It is seen as a dicey political move at at time when hiring remains stagnant and business interests continue to find the president&#39;s positions polarizing. Republicans have made the argument that a higher minimum wage would hurt job growth, which would only deny work to impoverished families at a time when unemployment remains high.
	 

	Speaker of the House John Boehner, who voted against a 2006 minimum wage increase ]]>
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	<![CDATA[As expected, President Barack Obama argued for environmental, educational, and budgetary reforms in his State of The Union address last night. His argument for a $9 minimum wage, however, made some news. It is seen as a dicey political move at at time when hiring remains stagnant and business interests continue to find the president&#39;s positions polarizing. Republicans have made the argument that a higher minimum wage would hurt job growth, which would only deny work to impoverished families at a time when unemployment remains high.
	 

	Speaker of the House John Boehner, who voted against a 2006 minimum wage increase ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Markets Now: Comcast Rallies After Buying Stake in NBC]]></title>
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			Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:35:00EST
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<![CDATA[Stocks moved higher following Comcast&#39;s (NASDAQ:CMCSA) $16 billion deal to buy General Electric&#39;s (NYSE:GE) 49% stake in NBC Universal. Comcast now has full ownership of NBC. Comcast shares rallied 6.16% to $41.38. 

	In economic news, the president urged Congress to act on raising the minimum wage from $7.25 in his State of the Union address. This was one of the more specific and surprising initiatives laid out in his speech.

	Retail sales increased 0.1% in January, according to the Commerce Department, generally meeting economist predictions. Retail sales were up 4.4% from 2012, however. While consumers spent more at grocery stores ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Stocks moved higher following Comcast&#39;s (NASDAQ:CMCSA) $16 billion deal to buy General Electric&#39;s (NYSE:GE) 49% stake in NBC Universal. Comcast now has full ownership of NBC. Comcast shares rallied 6.16% to $41.38. 

	In economic news, the president urged Congress to act on raising the minimum wage from $7.25 in his State of the Union address. This was one of the more specific and surprising initiatives laid out in his speech.

	Retail sales increased 0.1% in January, according to the Commerce Department, generally meeting economist predictions. Retail sales were up 4.4% from 2012, however. While consumers spent more at grocery stores ]]>
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