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Greek finance minister: Debt negotiations must be completed by late Sunday
Washington Post
ATHENS, Greece — Greece is under heavy pressure from its creditors to implement further austerity and structural measures if it wants to get a second, €130 billion ($171 billion) bailout, and avoid bankruptcy. Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said ...
Greece says faces 24-hour deadline to clinch rescueReuters
Greek Official Says Barriers Remain in Talks With CreditorsNew York Times
Greek debt talks flounder over labour lawsTelegraph.co.uk
Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek
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Gingrich Ties to Fannie, Freddie Said to Extend to Speaker Days
BusinessWeek
By Eric Engleman Feb 4 (Bloomberg) -- Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich had ties to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae during his time as speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999, adding to questions about the nature of his relationship with the ...
Why foreclosure investors are double-edged sword for economyUSA TODAY
Gingrich's Deep Ties to Fannie Mae and Freddie MacNew York Times
Fannie Mae's Fire SaleBarron's
Fremont News Messenger -Sun-Sentinel
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Payrolls Jump Casts Doubt on Fed's Rate Pledge: Economy
BusinessWeek
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The US jobless rate unexpectedly fell in January to the lowest in three years as payrolls climbed more than forecast, casting doubt on the Federal Reserve's plan to keep interest rates low until late 2014.
Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.3%; Payrolls JumpBloomberg
Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge |Reuters
Job Gains Reflect Hope a Recovery Is BloomingNew York Times
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The Dow Should Never Have Booted These Stocks
DailyFinance
By Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool Posted 3:07PM 02/04/12 Investing Millions of investors rely on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEX: ^DJI) as their primary measure of how the stock market is doing. But over the years, even the Dow has made some ...
Dow at Highest Since May 2008Wall Street Journal
Dow Logs Highest Close Since May 2008CNBC.com
3-Year High for the Dow as Wall St. Cheers DataNew York Times
Washington Post
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Obama pushes housing plan in weekly address
Los Angeles Times
By Don Lee For some time now, many economists have been saying that the nation's depressed housing market is the Achilles' heel of the recovery. And many struggling homeowners have been holding out hope for government relief.
Nevada's triple economic whammyLocal 10
Obama's failed promises: Nevada editionExaminer.com

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AMR wants to cut 13000 jobs, pensions
Reuters
By Kyle Peterson (Reuters) - AMR Corp, the parent of bankrupt American Airlines, wants to slash 13000 jobs and terminate employee pension plans as part of a cost-cutting strategy the carrier says is necessary to compete with rivals.
AMR's Horton Expects American to Leave Bankruptcy Without MergerBusinessWeek
AMR's Horton Expects American to Exit Bankruptcy Without MergerBloomberg
American Airlines' plan for pension bailout draws criticismWashington Post
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Confidence in eurozone returns
Khaleej Times
It is easy to get carried away with a positive view of the markets. Interest rates are falling, markets are rising and global economic activity has surprised to the upside. To be sure the European's have at least stabilised the crisis.
ECB Plan for Loans as Collateral Said to Be Avoided by Some Euro MembersBloomberg
Will the great interest rate gamble pay off?Telegraph.co.uk
ECB Loan Collateral Plan Said to Be Avoided by Some Euro MembersSan Francisco Chronicle
Reuters India
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Auto dealers spending billions to upgrade but some question if it will boost sales
The Detroit News
By David Shepardson Las Vegas— Thousands of the nation's 17500 auto dealers are making pricey improvements, adding upgraded waiting rooms, more service facilities and other amenities. At the National Automobile Dealers Association annual four-day ...
Dealer Group Expects New Vehicle Sales to Near 13.9 MillionWall Street Journal
Auto dealers question outlays for facilitiesDetroit Free Press
GM says most US dealers agree to upgradesCBS News
NEWS.GNOM.ES
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Growing Sudan, South Sudan Oil Impasse Has High Stakes
Voice of America
February 04, 2012 Growing Sudan, South Sudan Oil Impasse Has High Stakes Nico Colombant | Washington African Union mediation to end an oil standoff between Sudan and South Sudan is expected to resume this week. Analysts say the stakes are high for the ...
Oil risks fuelling flames of Sudan conflictReuters
Total of France Says It Plans to Resume Exploration in South Sudan Block BBloomberg
UN official Valerie Amos warns of looming crisis in South SudanLos Angeles Times
Washington Post
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Foreclosure Settlement Will Settle Nothing
TheStreet.com
By Shanthi Bharatwaj 02/04/12 - 06:54 AM EST NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- A foreclosure settlement between the banks and the 50 states Monday, if it does finally happen, will likely not have the positive outcomes that investors have been hoping for.
NY AG Sues BofA, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase over Mortgage FraudJDJournal.com
New York files suit over foreclosure practicesBend Bulletin
NY AG Sues Bank Of America & Others For Shady TacticsGothamist
WRGB -BusinessWeek
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