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Buffett on FBN: Markets Will Move Higher Over Time

Published May 06, 2013

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett expressed dismay at Congress’ failure to stop the sequester and said stock markets would move higher over time.

PE Firms Reveal $6.9B Buyout of BMC Software |  Dow, S&P Pause Near All-Time Highs

Fed Chiefs Take the Stage Next Week

Published May 03, 2013

A week short on economic data will be highlighted by speeches from various members of the Federal Reserve, including Fed Chief Ben Bernanke.

Brands Rethink Bangladesh Presence |  Traditional TV Reigns Supreme...For Now

U.S. Economy Tacks On 165K Jobs

Published May 03, 2013

The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in April, better than expected and enough to temporarily quell fears about the strength of the economic recovery. 

Momentum Slowing in Labor Markets

Published May 02, 2013

Momentum appears to have ground to a halt in U.S. labor markets as a payroll tax hike and widespread government spending cutbacks have taken their toll on hiring.

Fed Holds QE Steady, Sees 'Moderate' Growth

Published May 01, 2013

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held the pace of its vast quantitative easing program steady at $85 billion a month, and said it plans to hold interest rates at historic lows until the unemployment rate falls to 6.5%.  

#BizTravel: FBN Takes an Inside Look at Business Travel on Thursday

Fed Likely To Stand Pat on Policy as Economy Struggles

Published May 01, 2013

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to stand pat today, keeping its loose monetary policies in place at the conclusion of two days of meetings.

#BizTravel: FBN Takes an Inside Look at Business Travel on Thursday

Inflation Falling Despite Fed's Easy Money Policies

Published May 01, 2013

By some important gauges inflation has recently fallen below levels deemed desirable by the Fed.

Busy Week on Tap with Jobs Report, FOMC

Published April 26, 2013

In a busy week the big economic news will come from the labor front when the government releases its April jobs report on Friday.

Austerity Roiling European Economics and Politics

Published April 26, 2013

Many Europeans apparently prefer bloated deficits and threats of default over higher taxes and soaring unemployment wrought by recent austerity measures.

Starbucks Posts In-line 2Q Results

Published April 25, 2013

Starbucks quarterly results were in-line with the Street's expectations Thursday, and upped its full-year forecast. But shares fell 1% in extended trade.