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Investors suffer as Murdoch's scandals continue

Marketplace  Mon, 07/18/2011 - 13:03

Shares in Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation fell today. Many small investors may not realize how exposed they are to the company's fortunes.


 

Mixed Fortunes for Central Asia Institute Schools in Afghanistan

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Mon, 04/25/2011 - 23:20

Contrasting levels of success at two schools built by Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Institute in Northeastern Afghanistan highlight the complexity of attempting development work in the region's rural areas....


 

Chipotle vs. Panera: Fast-casual clash

MSN Money Latest Articles  Mon, 08/09/2010 - 16:00

Nutritionally and socially conscious eaters have boosted the fortunes of these 2 chain restaurants. But which of them is better positioned to boost investors' fortunes?


 

Go east (and south), young man

MSN Money Latest Articles  Wed, 11/18/2009 - 15:15

As the United States loses ground to the emerging markets of China, India and Brazil, the opportunities that beckon may spur more Americans to seek their fortunes there.


 

Retired by 50: Where are they now?

MSN Money Latest Articles  Wed, 10/07/2009 - 22:01

Our early retirees face the same shifting fortunes as the rest of us: 1 couple couldn't get a mortgage, while a former police officer is trying her hand as a comedian.


 

The recovery puzzle's missing piece

MSN Money Latest Articles  Thu, 07/30/2009 - 22:01

Investors, if you think US fortunes continue to drive the world economy, keep your money out of this market. But if you expect Asia and South America to lead the recovery, jump in now.


 

The US-China Ponzi scheme

MSN Money Latest Articles  Thu, 07/16/2009 - 22:01

By unwittingly tying together their fortunes as they pursued their own interests, the 2 nations have put themselves on an economic path of mutually assured destruction.


 

Public Pension Managers Rethink Hedge Fund Ties

NYT > Your Money  Tue, 04/14/2009 - 23:37

Some public pension funds have suffered losses along with the hedge fund industry’s fortunes.


 

Job seekers take 1 step forward, 2 back

Marketplace  Fri, 03/06/2009 - 14:57

For some workers, this recession represents their first reversal of fortunes. But zigging in and out of work is becoming an all too familiar game of financial musical chairs for a lot of us.

Jeff Tyler reports.