Indications
U.S. stock futures consolidate; Citi, MetLife off
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Bridge burning at Goldman
Goldman Sachs executive Greg Smith resigns in dramatic fashion: via a blistering op-ed in the New York Times that predictably ignited a social-media firestorm. Are his grievances valid? (First Take)
• Goldman exec rips firm in op-ed | Greg Smith assails Goldman Sachs culture as poisoned (The Tell)
Goldman Sachs executive Greg Smith resigns in dramatic fashion: via a blistering op-ed in the New York Times that predictably ignited a social-media firestorm. Are his grievances valid? (First Take)
• Goldman exec rips firm in op-ed | Greg Smith assails Goldman Sachs culture as poisoned (The Tell)
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Citi among stress-test failures
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Mike Glover of 3,200-student Iona battles Brigham Young's Brandon Davies for a loose ball Tuesday.
'March Madness' brings business back home
For a so-called midmajor school, the financial reward for making the Big Dance are significant.
• The Sports Retort: NCAA predictions
• Six ways we fill out brackets (and portfolios)
Bill Walton plays the market with familiar passion
Basketball great trolls corridors of investment conference looking for stocks to sink his heart into.
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'March Madness' brings business back home
For a so-called midmajor school, the financial reward for making the Big Dance are significant.
• The Sports Retort: NCAA predictions
• Six ways we fill out brackets (and portfolios)
Basketball great trolls corridors of investment conference looking for stocks to sink his heart into.
U.S. ECONOMY
A looming labor shortage
Conor Sen says we're entering an age in which we won't praise "job creators" but destroyers.
• U.S. import prices increase 0.4% in February
• Current-account deficit widens in fourth quarter
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A looming labor shortage
Conor Sen says we're entering an age in which we won't praise "job creators" but destroyers.
• U.S. import prices increase 0.4% in February
• Current-account deficit widens in fourth quarter
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TOM LLOYD Hedging Citi, J.P. Morgan |
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Rick Santorum wins Republican primaries in Mississippi and Alabama, reinforcing conservative credentials.
• Romney wins Hawaii GOP presidential caucus
Vegas, Macau: Divided by a common game
Gambling haven Macau is becoming one of the world’s most popular destinations, but most visitors are not coming to relax. For them, it's work.
• The irresistible force of Macau’s growth
• Okada-Wynn feud heats up with new lawsuit
• Ben Weiss: How to 'Wynn' casino-mogul fight
Carriers hope for more iPad wireless users
Verizon and AT&T; are participating in launch of the new iPad from Apple this week, hoping the tablet is a draw for their 4G services — though most tablet customers stick with WiFi-only devices.
• Two-thirds of Apple's cash is overseas (The Tell)
• Will a keyboard save RIM's Playbook?
Pinterest booms, legal issues loom
The hot start-up is a place where users create scrapbooks of found images, but, writes Therese Poletti, users need to be careful about copyrights.
• John Shinal: Yahoo points up patent-law failure
• Wal-Mart to convert discs to digital
Aussies seek to remake wine image in U.S.
As its cheaper wines lose favor, Australia makes a new U.S. marketing push.
• Wine Watch: More stories and topics
• Chinese only trust foreign milk (Minyanville)
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If you thought doing your tax return this year was tough, planning tax strategies for next year is almost impossible.
• Hidden traps in 2012 tax forms
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Fatal crash of a plane flown by Micron CEO ignites debate about whether boards should let top bosses fly planes or pursue risky hobbies. (Photo: Ty Wright for WSJ)
Publishers are moving copies of e-books that would otherwise embarrassing to be seen reading in public.
no-shows
Some fancy eateries dun diners for blowing off reservations and are even shaming them on social media.
Chinese media warn that U.S. plans to push a case involving rare earths before the WTO could trigger a backlash.
stand up for coca leaves
Coca farmers and users band together in defense of what they call the sacred leaf, banned by Vienna Convention.
Latest mega-attraction in the Asian city-state aims to be one of the biggest and the most technologically advanced parks in the world.
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a good sign
Mark Hulbert argues that high gas prices
are not entirely bad.
• Election page poll: Placing blame for gas prices
Enjoy these deductions while you can
It's an election year and it's not clear how many tax breaks will survive.
It's an election year and it's not clear how many tax breaks will survive.
Big mines that could blow up your return
Don't trip over these tax traps that could cost you money.
Don't trip over these tax traps that could cost you money.
New amnesty plan for offshore money
The IRS is giving you a third chance to report loot stashed overseas.
The IRS is giving you a third chance to report loot stashed overseas.
Investors face cost-basis headache
New stock data will show up on capital-gains forms.
New stock data will show up on capital-gains forms.
7 ways to persuade the IRS that you are right
Follow these tips if you get hauled before the tax agency for an audit.
Follow these tips if you get hauled before the tax agency for an audit.
How to file your taxes for free
The IRS says 70% of taxpayers can use its no-cost service.
The IRS says 70% of taxpayers can use its no-cost service.
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Don't make these errors that could put your nest egg at risk.
Once-popular spaces like sunrooms are out.
Top 10 money-making ideas for 2012
These investments look like the best place for portfolio gains this year.
These investments look like the best place for portfolio gains this year.
5 must-have skills for job seekers
As economy heals, you'll need to know how to get hired.
As economy heals, you'll need to know how to get hired.
Want to get out of jury duty? Here's how
Judges and lawyers hear all kinds of excuses, but these are ones that work.
Judges and lawyers hear all kinds of excuses, but these are ones that work.
The 10 worst states for retirees in 2012
They may look idyllic but taxes, cost of living can sting.
They may look idyllic but taxes, cost of living can sting.
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