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Plenty of gas left for U.S. equities

U.S. equities have been on fire, but there’s still plenty left in the tank for investors looking for strong returns, Jim Morrow, portfolio manager, Fidelity U.S. Dividend Fund, and John Roth, portfolio manager, Fidelity U.S. All Cap Fund, said at an event today in Toronto.

By Dean DiSpalatro |February 13, 2013

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U.S. should focus on boosting employment

The Federal Reserve’s vice chair, Janet Yellen, says the U.S. should focus on creating jobs.

February 12, 2013

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Economic Indicators

As goes January, so goes the year?

There’s a traders’ omen that suggests the month of January sets the tone for stock markets in the full year ahead. This seems reasonable since for the past 100 years, January’s performance has predicted the outcome of the full year 75% of the time. Not perfect, but the odds are decent.

By David Andrews |January 14, 2013

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Industry

AIG may sue U.S. government

The Financial Times reports AIG, which received a massive and highly controversial government bailout during the financial crisis, is weighing a lawsuit against – the federal government.

By Staff |January 9, 2013

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