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Stocks higher amid earnings, economic data

Stocks higher amid earnings, economic data
Stocks closed higher Friday after the government said prices and retail sales rose in December.

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A look at economic developments around the globe

A look at economic developments around the globe
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: —— BEIJING — China’s central bank raised the amount of money banks must keep on reserve for the seventh time in a year in its latest move to counter inflation.

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Stocks mixed even after brighter economic reports

Stocks mixed even after brighter economic reports
Stocks swung from gains to losses in early trading Thursday as investors mainly shrugged off better news on jobs and trade.

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Interview – Confessions of an Economic Hit Man – Part I


Interview with John Perkins author of “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man” Part II of this interview at youtube.com Talk by John Perkins www.youtube.com

Economic Woes Spur Interest In Refinancing Plan

Economic Woes Spur Interest In Refinancing Plan
Two Columbia University economists have proposed a plan to help Americans save thousands of dollars on their mortgages every year. It would help all types of homeowners refinance, including those who are in good financial shape, and those who are on the cusp of foreclosure.

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Education: The Economic Issue of Our Time


President Obama speaks about the link between higher education and economic prosperity and calls on the United States to lead the world in the percentage of college graduates in remarks at the University of Texas. August 9, 2010.

Economic Collapse 2.0 – Endgame – Part 5


Lots of info, read, watch, and connect the dots. Read the Stimulus Bill readthestimulus.org Huffington Post Article www.huffingtonpost.com PDF Version of the Bill (2/8/09) (RIGHT CLICK – SAVE AS) big.assets.huffingtonpost.com FDIC Failed Banks List www.fdic.gov List of Banks (World) en.wikipedia.org FDIC Institution Directoy (List of US Banks) www2.fdic.gov (Search with ALL default values and download csv that can open in Excel) Ohio Representative tells foreclosure victims – STAY PUT www.youtube.com United States Progresses Down the Path to Depression www.midasletter.com Treasury to Unveil Bailout Plan Tuesday www.nytimes.com Economic Stimulus Latest Developments: Updated: Feb. 7, 2009 topics.nytimes.com Schumer: bad bank estimates go up to $4 trillion www.reuters.com Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Information for Employers www.edd.ca.gov WARN Listing by Company name (California 2009) PDF www.edd.ca.gov California EDD Benefits Eligibility www.edd.ca.gov California EDD FAQ www.edd.ca.gov unemployment rate, civilian labor force, www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov Monthly Labor Force Data for Counties — December 2008 – Preliminary www.calmis.ca.gov Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov Bureau of Labor Statistics US Import and Export Price Indexes www.bls.gov Gas Prices Drive Up Sales Tax Revenue in State www.oilwatchdog.org Glenn Beck: How Much Money Are We Printing? www.youtube.com Don’t Panic!!!! The dollar and the stock market will collapse THIS WEEK

Economic Collapse 2 0 – Change is Coming – Part 2


More information to digest. Prepare, a tsunami approaches. China’s Economy Faces New Problems seekingalpha.com Baltic Dry Index rebounds; shipowners not enthused www.livemint.com Major Japan shippers see profits fall FY08/09 – Nikkei www.reuters.com Baltic Dry Index – george4title’s explanation www.youtube.com California welfare cuts expected to be deep www.mercurynews.com California controller to suspend tax refunds, welfare checks, student grants (link gets cut off, highlight the text and Google it) www.latimes.com 0,4472460.story Report: Over 8 in 10 corporations have tax havens apnews.myway.com Democrats push Obama for smaller tax cut in stimulus package (link gets cut off, highlight the text and Google it) www.latimes.com 0,7093997.story Obama seeks public support for stimulus plan www.gmanews.tv Disney CEO Receives $13.9 Million Bonus for 2008 online.wsj.com AIG Retention Pay Rises to $619 Million washingtonindependent.com Detroit CEOs to Get $1 Per Year? Not Quite washingtonindependent.com Banks Try New Ways to Handle Bonuses dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com Bank Watch: Dow ends up, but another bank fails www.thedeal.com ABC – Halliburton moves to Dubai abcnews.go.com Congress starts out the year with a raise lakeconews.com Shocking: Offshore tax havens of the US corporate elite rawstory.com All comments welcome. www.youtube.com

Economic Collapse 2.0 – The Lies Unfolding – Part 3


Well folks, seems like things are coming to the light of day. Time for you to connect the dots. Watch in HQ: www.youtube.com Fed Reserve Fails to Reflate the US Banking System www.youtube.com BofA played role in $4 bln Merrill bonuses – FT uk.reuters.com Bank of America bail-out agreed news.bbc.co.uk TMP MUCKRAKER tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com Troubled Assets Relief Program en.wikipedia.org What the house of reps “secret meeting” was about pt3 www.youtube.com Drought may increase prices on spring, summer vegetables www.mercurynews.com WATCH THIS VIDEO: Video from george4title — High School Homeless www.youtube.com Are you going to tell a similar story? Your comments are welcome. Actually, they are expected. UPDATE: Scutterbear’s account was removed, so I posted a link to the San Jose Mercury News Article. instead.

South Africa: Unions Call for Radical Overhaul of Economic Policy

South Africa: Unions Call for Radical Overhaul of Economic Policy
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) yesterday proposed a radical overhaul of SA’s monetary and financial policy, calling for controls over commercial bank loans and capping gold exports to increase national reserves.

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