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Experts Predict Euro’s Longevity and When the Fed Will Raise Interest Rates

The following video presents an interview by the Editor-in-Chief of MarketWatch, David Callaway, with three economic expert analysts; Robert Powell, Senior Retirement Columnist, MarketWatch, William O’Donnell, Head of US Treasury Strategy, RBS Securities Inc., and Lee Munson, Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio LLC, in which they deliver their opinions regarding whether the Euro will still exist… Continue Reading

Quote of the Day: Young Economic Stars See Higher Taxes as Way to Fairness

Two young economists, Emmanuel Saez and Thomas Piketty have done their research when it comes to the disparities between the poor, middle class and wealthy of the world. Perhaps unknown to the public at large, they have received top recognition from their peers in their field. According to this academic pair, the wealthy have been… Continue Reading

Curves Fitness Franchise Big Hit in California

Helen Glutch, owner of one of the branches of the successful women’s fitness chain “Curves” in Citrus Heights, California explained that she is passionate about helping women be the best they can be. “We offer not only strength training and cardio workouts, but a fabulous weight loss program called Curves Complete. It’s about losing fat… Continue Reading

Facebook Buys Instagram for $1 Billion

With only a few months to go before Mark Zuckerberg takes Facebook into the world of publicly owned companies, the world’s largest social networking on-line tool has purchased Instagram for $1 billion. Promising that this type of purchase was not going to happen too often, Zuckerberg said that the acquisition of Instagram was “an important… Continue Reading

EU Economic Outlook: Trevor Williams

Though the loose ends of the debt crisis and economic turmoil throughout Europe have yet to be tied up, some experts believe that the negative take on the situation is the leading cause of slow growth. “This month’s acceleration in confidence about U.K. economic prospects supports our view that concern about the euro-zone debt crisis… Continue Reading

Business Roundtable Sees Economy Picking Up Momentum

According to a quarterly survey conducted by The Business Roundtable, a group of CEO’s of firms whose combined yearly revenues come to more than $6 trillion, there is a perception of improved movement of the economic recovery, including plans of increased hiring. This improved optimism comes despite fears of a continuing recession in Europe. The… Continue Reading

Quote of the Day: Bernanke Sends Mixed Message About Unemployment

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Monday that the Feds’ stimulation of the economy has indeed helped reduce the amount of unemployed in recent months, but warned that because of the size and duration of the problem there could result lasting damage to the US economy as a whole. “Recent improvements are encouraging,” he… Continue Reading