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Spain, Greece Send Buyers To German, U.S. Bonds: Daily Markets Wrap

Spain, Greece Send Buyers To German, US Bonds: Daily Markets Wrap

Anti-austerity momentum in Greece continued to weigh down markets with the prospect of the country defaulting or leaving the euro. Spain?s Ibex 35 Index lost 3 percent, led by bank stocks, while its 10-year yields rose more than 6 percent over banking-sector concerns.

JPMorgan Chase Rolls Out Prepaid Card To Recoup Lost Fees

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), the largest and most profitable U.S. bank, will launch a reloadable prepaid card in its 5,541 branches this summer, aiming to attract new customers and recoup fees it has lost under recent regulatory changes.
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Ford Recalls 27,000 Windstar Vans For Axle Problems

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) is recalling 27,000 model year 1998 to 2003 Windstar vans which suffer from a problem which can cause the rear axle of the vehicle to fracture, increasing the risk of crash, a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday.
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Macy's Beats Earnings Expectations But Still Disappoints Wall Street

Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M), the national retailer that counts department stores brands Macy's and Bloomingdale's in its portfolio, reported earnings Wednesday that exceeded expectations, but still disappointed Wall Street, which was looking for higher guidance from the company on future earnings.
Obama: Same Sex Marriage Should Be Legalized

Obama To Endorse Gay Marriage Today? All Signs Point To Yes

Is President Barack Obama going to endorse gay marriage during an interview Wednesday? All signs point to yes, as a crescendo of events in recent days and months have made it nearly impossible for him to keep avoiding a clarification of his views until after the election.
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Is Rachel Zoe Scary Skinny? Met Gala Photos Cause Concern

Rachel Zoe stepped out on Monday night for the 2012 Met Gala in New York City wearing a strapless gown of her own design. Although her styling of supermodel Karolina Kurkova landing her on many Best Dressed lists, Rachel Zoe's skinny frame had some concerned.
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Republican Super PACs Far Outpacing Democrats In Fundraising

Republicans looking ahead to what promises to be an historically expensive election cycle promises have spent months calling for an all-out fundraising push to counteract President Obama's fundraising advantage. So far, pro-Republican Super PACs have vastly outraised Super PACs supporting Democratic candidates and causes
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to students at Dhaka International School May 6, 2012

Hillary Clinton Without Makeup Pictures Go Viral, Secretary of State Laughs Off ?Au Naturale? Comments [PHOTOS]

What do Hillary Clinton, Snooki and AnnaLynne McCord have in common? If you think nothing, you're wrong; They all have pictures without makeup circulating the Internet. Photos of the Secretary of State went viral on Monday when Clinton was travelling through Asia wearing her glasses and no makeup, sparking interest in a phenomenon known as Hillary Au Naturale, thanks to The Drudge Report. However, Clinton is laughing off the buzz about her natural look without makeup despite harsh cri...
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'The Avengers' Opens To Record Numbers: Get Ready For A Blockbuster Summer

First quarter box-office sales for 2012 were recording breaking thanks to films like The Hunger Games. Now blockbuster season has officially begun with The Avengers, which opened with $207.4 million, the biggest opening in film history. So what can audiences look forward to next? The summer slate is packed with intriguing action films that will no doubt be massively successful.
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Bipolar Disorder Symptoms May Begin in Teen Years [STUDY]

The number of teenagers who have experienced mania -- a hallmark of bipolar disorder -- is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a new study.
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Why Did Brooke Shields Carry A Cane At The 2012 Met Gala? [PHOTOS]

Brooke Shields carried a cane with her down the red carpet on Monday at the 2012 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The 46-year-old former Calvin Klein model paired the walking aid with a navy J. Mendel lace dress, Tiffany Co. jewels and a structured clutch. She needed the cane because she tore her meniscus, cartilage in the knee, while playing Morticia Addams in the Broadway production of The Addams Family.

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