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LONDON - European stocks rose Wednesday as an upbeat report by the International Monetary Fund and strong German jobs data offset worries over weak U.S. consumer confidence. Asian markets were mixed. Germany’s DAX was up 0.4 per cent at 5,737.66 Read More Stock Market Information

SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose above US$67 a barrel Wednesday in Asia despite an increase in U.S. crude inventories for a third week, which suggests consumer demand remains weak. Benchmark crude for November delivery was up 42 cents at $67.13 by late Read More Stock Market Information

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Many 529 plans include savings accounts, CDs with tax benefits - USA Today

Many 529 plans include savings accounts, CDs with tax benefits USA Today You don't have to be a resident to invest in a state's 529 college savings plan, although some states offer tax breaks and lower fees for residents. … 529 Plan can protect college savings6abc.com all 5 news articles »

Abbott again shows it is better to buy than to build - Chicago Tribune

Abbott again shows it is better to buy than to build Chicago Tribune The stock market during the same period has grown about 20 percent. Using stock as currency for a merger would make little sense, since the shares are … and more »

NEW YORK (AP) — Corporate dealmaking is boosting investors’ hopes for a recovery in the economy. Stocks jumped Monday after Abbott Laboratories said it would buy the pharmaceutical business of Belgian chemicals maker Solvay for $6.6 billion and Read More Stock Market Information

Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) — U.S. stocks rose, snapping a three- day losing streak, as takeovers in the drug and technology industries added to evidence that mergers and acquisitions are rebounding from the slowest pace in six years. Affiliated Computer Read More Stock Market Information

Obama Stock Advance Persists on Money Fund Hoarding Bloomberg 28 (Bloomberg) — Americans holding $3.5 trillion in cash are giving money managers increasing confidence that the stock market rally under President Barack … and more »

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ONE YEAR LATER: Observers assess recovery since one-day 777-point … Las Vegas Review - Journal Randy Garcia, chief executive officer of The Investment Counsel Co. in Las Vegas, takes a more bullish view. Asked about the stock market's wild ride, … and more »

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Have you started on your tax planning for this year? Economic Times Tax planning should not be treated as an offhand activity done once a year. In fact, it is an important aspect of your overall financial planning. and more »

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Planning for retirement has never been as complicated — or as important — as it is now. Last year’s financial meltdown was the second stock market disaster of the decade. Millions of baby boomers saw their savings wither Read More Stock Market Information

Bren Simon likely will inherit at least one-third of her billionaire husband’s fortune and potentially much more, wealth managers speculate, based on the legal and tax issues involved in such a large estate. In March, Forbes magazine listed Melvin Read More Stock Market Information

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Stocks end lower despite Fed view Clarksville Leaf Chronicle News tips and questions about stories should be e-mailed or called in to reporters or editors using contact information at the bottom of the story. and more »

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Is the Tax Credit Deadline a Dead End for Housing? Seeking Alpha (blog) … from the loss of the tax credit could cause a loss of consumer confidence, a loss of construction and other jobs, and a negative stock market reaction. … and more »

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