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There's a wide divide on Wall Street over whether further bond purchases by the Federal Reserve can help lower interest rates, which have been rising since early May.
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CNBC's Jim Cramer has become more cautious on the market right now and conditions are creating a "nightmare scenario" for just about everyone involved, he said on "Squawk on the Street" Monday.
Monday, 17 Jun 2013 | 2:03 PM ETThe NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden answered questions about his NSA claims online, with CNBC's Eamon Javers. The "Street Signs" panel reacts.
Monday, 17 Jun 2013 | 11:46 AM ETMonetary policy in Japan could trump news from the Fed this week, and the kind of inflation the Bank of Japan is creating - with little or no velocity - is a "dangerous game", said Art Cashin, UBS Financial Services director of floor operations.
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The "Squawk on the Street" crew on why big banks have withdrawn plans to sell synthetic collateralized debt obligations. |
China has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost twice as fast as the previous US holder. |
Home warranties are supposed to provide some peace of mind. But in many cases, they merely add to consumer frustration. |
Thanks to technology, the prospect of living longer has never looked better, Google's engineering director Ray Kurzweil says. |
Britain should build modern "hub prisons" with a capacity of up to 3,000 inmates each, according to a new report. |
Boeing and Airbus showcase their new wide-bodied planes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. |
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Now that's a shot of confidence: Home builder sentiment hit a 7-year high in June.
Executive Edge
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Whether the market is interpreting data as positive economic news or mixed news (no imminent threat of tapering) is unclear before the Federal Reserve's big meeting this week.
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Stocks
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Fast Money traders Joe Terranova and Mike Murphy debate how investors should play the news on Netflix's deal with DreamWorks.
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Utility stocks are "extremely cheap" compared to bonds, Fidelity Portfolio Manager Douglas Simmons says.
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There's always an excuse for shrinkage. For the information technology sector, that excuse is Apple.
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Adobe is adopting a cloud subscription model. Ahead of Adobe's earnings report, TheStreet.com looks at the transition.
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Jim Cramer explains why he is keeping his eye on Netflix's big content deal with DreamWorks.
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Traders want to generate some profits with electricity producer Calpine.
Technology
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Facebook may announce a video feature to its photo-sharing app Instagram at an event it is hosting on Thursday.
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There's always an excuse for shrinkage. For the information technology sector, that excuse is Apple.
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China has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost twice as fast as the previous U.S. holder and underlining the country's rise as a science and technology powerhouse.
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Immortality may not be a reality yet, but rapidly evolving technology is making it more realistic, Google's engineering director Ray Kurzweil says.
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Netflix has struck its largest original content deal ever, investing further in kids' content with new original series from DreamWorks Animation.
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Vine, Twitter's mobile app that's called the "Instagram for video," is quickly rising in popularity. Here are six things you should know about Vine.
Finance
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If the big bull market in bonds is about to come to an end, somebody tell corporate America, and fast, as bond issuance has been at record levels through the year.
Market Insider with Patti Domm
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The market chatter over the weekend was all about Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, and one question: will he try to push a more dovish position on bond-buying?
By the Numbers
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The CBOE Volatility Index, the market's so-called fear gauge, stretched over a 22 percent range in each of the last two weeks, its first such streak since March.
Opinion
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Can anyone tell me with a straight face that they knew the S&P 500 would be flirting with all time highs right now, asks investment adviser Michael Farr.
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The euro is a unique example of an asset class with intrinsic investment features, but is it a reliable store of value?
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Scott Rasmussen, Rasmussen Reports, discusses a recent poll that found 57 percent of people believe the government will use NSA surveillance data against political opponents.
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Scott Minerd, Guggenheim Partners LLC, discusses why he believes the bond market has become a bit like a Ponzi scheme. With CNBC's Rick Santelli.
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The NSA tracking every phone call each American makes, and mining Internet data puts the President at the center of a new controversy. He, not Edward Snowden, is the villain.
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Expedia's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi shares his perspective on what's driving growth in online travel.
Real Estate
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As homes gain more value nationwide, banks are acting faster on delinquent loans and repossessing more homes.
Inside Wealth
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America may be falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to creating entrepreneurial wealth, a study shows.
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Politics
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Edward Snowden talks about the NSA leaks and the prospects for a fair trial.
Media
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Netflix has struck its largest original content deal ever, with new original series from DreamWorks Animation.
Retail
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Orchard Supply has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with rival retailer Lowe's Companies set to buy the majority of its assets.
Small Business
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If you think you've missed the solar run-up or are searching for a new entry point into the solar space—consider solar crowdfunding.
Personal Finance
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More upbeat about their prospects, Boomers are reshaping traditional notions of how the golden years should be lived.
Energy
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Brent crude futures were barely changed around $105, holding not far off their strongest level in 10 weeks on mounting tensions in the Middle East.
Humor
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The latest video to have gone viral introduces "Prancerise." Exercise will never be the same. Giddyup!