Facebook seeks $5bn initial public offering on Wall Street
Facebook has filed to go public and is seeking a $5-billion initial public offering -- the largest flotation by a Wall Street-listed internet company.
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Obama targets Wall Street wallets in State of the Union
US President Barack Obama painted himself as a champion of the middle class during his State of the Union, demanding higher taxes for millionaires.
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Obama to lay out vision in State of the Union address
As Republicans feud, President Barack Obama this week takes his re-election blueprint of economic justice, direct and unfiltered, to the voters.
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Argentina's Fernandez sworn in for 'rocky' second term
Cristina Fernandez (Kirchner) begins a second four-year term as Argentina's President with the country's economy shadowed by the financial crisis.
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Wall St falls ahead of confidence vote in Greece
US stocks fell on Friday, ending four weeks of back-to-back gains, as political instability resurfaced in Europe.
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The global spread of indignation
What have Stefane Hessel and Julius Malema got in common? On the face of it, not a lot.
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Occupy Wall Street protests go global
Demonstrators worldwide have shouted their rage against bankers and politicians they accuse of ruining economies and condemning millions to hardship.
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Anti-Wall Street march shakes up New York
Thousands of anti-corporate demonstrators backed for the first time by trade unions have raised the stakes in the revolt on Wall Street.
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Stocks in perfect storm of Irene
United States stocks are setting up for another turbulent week that will begin with a focus, oddly enough, on the weather.
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Low morale and layoffs sweep Wall Street
Layoffs have been taking a bite out of Wall Street with many being forced to take a salary cut or go into early retirement.
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