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Buffett's $50 million credit card blunder
By Colin BarrPeddling credit cards isn't so easy that a caveman can do it.That seems to be the conclusion Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA, Fortune 500) chief...
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Credit is finally available, but no one wants it
Finally, nearly two years after they were bailed out by Congress, big banks are beginning to ease lending standards for individuals and small business...
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The best private equity deal to ever fall apart
When news started to trickle out two weeks ago that a consortium of private equity firms were in talks to buy up a Fortune 500 provider of real estate...
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The death of business cards
One of the first pieces of advice given to anyone who goes to the South by Southwest interactive conference in Austin is bring enough business cards. ...
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The credit card company everybody hates
Facing soaring losses, small business credit card lender Advanta is shutting down accounts and tells investors it will try to wait out the downturn.By...
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Big banks have a big credit problem
Bank of America and Citigroup have been sinking billions into rainy day funds, but problem loans are growing even faster.By Colin BarrBanks are sockin...
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10 best stocks for 2011 (1)
Investors' fears that a bear market will return (and linger) has made for some bargains - and this group should thrive even if inflation returns.Oppor...
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Facebook pops up in Target with gift cards for virtual goods
Let's be honest. Come December 24th, there is always one person on your list -- a coworker, a mother-in-law -- for whom you always drummed up somethin...
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10 best stocks for 2011 (3)
East West BancorpMarket cap: $2.6 billion2009 Revenue: $880 millionP/E ratio: 12.9Dividend yield: 0.2%Ticker: EWBCLike every other regional bank, Eas...
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Lost resorts: The Credit Suisse loan debacle
Eight luxury resorts backed by the bank are either in foreclosure, bankruptcy or liquidation.By William D. CohanCredit Suisse, the large Swiss financi...
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