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Will Obama, McCain Dodge the Economy?
BW's Theo Francis says the candidates managed to do just that in their last debate, but it might be harder on a day when the Dow fell 500 points
Morgan Sinks on Deal Doubts
Morgan Stanley denies rumors that Mitsubishi UFJ might withdraw from its purchase agreement; the bank's shares still fall 25%
AIG: Tales of Reckless Excess
House hearing reveals a $443,000 luxury retreat for execs, and $7,000 golf tab, held days after the insurer was given a government bailout
Fed's Commercial Paper Chase
By purchasing billions of dollars of short-term business loans, the Fed hopes to unlock a vital corner of the credit market
YouTube: Video E-Commerce
BW's Rob Hof says the site now has click-to-buy buttons so viewers can buy songs, games, and soon other products while watching videos
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Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke strongly hinted at an upcoming rate cut in a speech to the National Association for Business Economics. Plus, other business news from around the Web
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A Business Plan for the Catholic Church
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Investing
College Costs: Coping with the Meltdown
Some schools will work with a parent to find emergency loans and other ways to adjust as credit options and portfolios shrink
Stocks: Beyond the Panic
Wall Street: The Financial Crisis Carnage
Stocks: Measuring the Monday Meltdown
Why Hewlett-Packard Stock Looks Like Good Value
Companies
Can GM and Ford Scrape By?
Stocks of the two big U.S. automakers sink again as they face new questions about cash and credit
Technology
Apple's Brick: A Radical New Laptop?
The latest whispers are that Apple will announce a notebook made from a solid brick of aluminum
Why Clean Tech Is Taking Biotech's Shine
TiVo's Prospects Brighten
Energy Star Doesn't Mean Your Fridge Is Green
Global Business
European Banks: The Bailouts Continue
A series of government interventions are in the works as investors and politicians realize Europe is facing a banking crisis of its own
Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupé: Chauffeur Optional
Pop Goes the Bubble in Chinese & Indian Art
Gordon Brown's $3.5 Trillion Question
Carmakers Ask EU for $55 Billion Loan
Mitsubishi Motors' Electric Dreams
Innovation & Design
Humdinger's Wind Power Alternative
Inspired by the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse of 1940, green innovator Shawn Frayne plans to harness the power of wind to generate electricity
Material Innovation: Thermore
Small Business
Don't Let Hard Times Derail Your Advertising
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Managing
Corporate Diversity in the Boardroom Comes Into Focus
High-powered African American executives and scholars consider boardroom diversity's proven benefits as Obama's candidacy changes the national dynamic
Outperforming by "Outbehaving"
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Reining in Wall Street's Rainmakers
The Issue: Even Star Performers Worry
Europe's Financial Mess: Leaders Wanted
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Business Schools
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Full-time MBAs 40 and older are rare. But for some, it's a valuable experience
HEC Paris: Admissions Q&A
Lifestyle
There Is No Auto Credit Crisis
Auto sales are down. But it's not because Americans can't get financing. It's because they aren't shopping for cars
States with the Worst Budget Shortfalls
Pop Goes the Bubble in Chinese & Indian Art
Study Suggests Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer
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The Debate Room
Wealthy Colleges: Ante Up
Colleges and universities should be required to spend 5% of their endowments every year or risk losing their tax-exempt status. Pro or con?
IN YOUR FACE: WIRELESS DATA DEMAND
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Once again, ego-driven operators hungry for glory and power have taken the U.S. to the brink while a few true leaders built sound futures
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The Big Bailout
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Even with $700 billion at his disposal, the Treasury Secretary must target banks and toxic assets selectively to have maximum, immediate impact
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