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Higher inflation, a weak dollar, and firmer economic growth give Bernanke reason for a vacation.
Trader Vincent Vincent Quinones, foreground right, gathers with other traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday March 18, 2008. Wall Street gave up some of its steep gains Tuesday while investors digested the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point. Many investors had expected a cut of a full percentage point. (Richard Drew/AP)
The Fed rescue may mark a turning point for investor confidence.
A hand holding a miniature dollar. (Nick Koudis/Photodisc/Getty Images)
The ever weakening greenback could have further to fall.
Forbes puts the legendary investor's net worth at $62 billion.
One-hundred dollar bill in the grass. (Nicholas Eveleigh/Photodisc/Getty Images)
Lean times can mean opportunity for consumers with financial stability.
At $18.8 billion, it could be the biggest American stock issue yet.
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Billions of dollars are pouring into water and transportation projects around the globe—with hundreds of billions to come.
Cornstalks in Beech, Iowa, October 2003. (Jim Lo Scalzo for USN&WR)
What's behind rising crop prices.
Its huge annual loss isn't as bad as it sounds, but GM still can't capitalize on good news.
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Top advisers give their take on how best to prevent a recession.
FILE Gold bullion bars are seen for sale at Manfra, Tordella and Brookes, Inc. January 9, 2003 in New York City. The price of gold has risen by nearly 30 percent over the past year with investors looking for stability as war with Iraq has become more likely. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The weak dollar, soaring oil prices, and fears of inflation keep pushing the price higher.
Mortgage moves will aid only a small group of borrowers—and only those who ask for help.
Hodges Fund comanager would take a flier on airlines, too.
From oven lights to spotlights, there's a lot of worry about the phase-out.
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Jim Pethokoukis
Time is running out for the horrific downturn that many bears have predicted.
Kim Palmer (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
A relationship expert argues that expressing affection can replace shopping.
MoneyMatters: Kirk Shinkle and Katy Marquardt
Reports suggest emptier skies ahead.
Marianne Lavelle. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)
The price run-up was predicted months ago.
Rick Newman
There are bright spots in the gloom, if you know where to look.
David LaGesse
Web socialites could share profile data with Yahoo and eBay.
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