Finance

China's Yuan Won't Dethrone Dollar Anytime Soon

Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S. is a reminder of China's economic might, but the yuan poses no immediate threat to the dollar

Another Black Eye for UBS

UBS again appears to be at the heart of a banking scandal, this time for rigging a benchmark interest rate

The Questionable Economics of the Keystone XL Pipeline

Supporters of the Keystone pipeline claim it will create thousands of jobs and reduce the price of gas. That may be wishful thinking

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Economy

Tax Reform Is Coming, with Many Deserving Targets

Mitt Romney's tax return offers an opportunity to debate the lower tax rate on capital gains. But plenty of other breaks should be examined, as well

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Funds

Pink Floyd and Ferraris

April 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Olivia Sterns reports on the rising value of classic sports cars.

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Investing News & Analysis

Tough Times Spur Shifts in Corporate R&D Spending

Big companies' outlays have mounted during the recession as technology becomes integral to an increasing number of industries

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Personal Finance

As World Millionaires Multiply, Singapore Holds Its Lead

Overall, global wealth grew fastest in the Asia Pacific region last year. North America came in second

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Philanthropy

Soros on Greece, Ireland

Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire investor George Soros talks about the European sovereign debt crisis, the outlook for commodities and the U.S. deficit.

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Real Estate

A Slow U.S. Recovery

Carmen Reinhart, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, talks about the U.S. economy, labor market and financial system.

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Retirement

Professional Women and a Secure Retirement

The first generation of highly paid professional women is about to enter retirement—and their path could serve as a model for others

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Stocks & Markets

Bonds: How to Play Interest Rate Peril

With uncertainty high, some bond investors are looking to "unconstrained" managers who take a more active approach to selecting fixed-income securities

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