- Beijing's Grey Skies Raise Question: Fog or Smog? (Spanish) Beijing residents and visitors wonder what makes up the murky haze that has shrouded the Olympic city. Andy Jordan reports from Beijing. (July 18)
- Beige Book's Gloomy Picture The Fed's Beige Book report paints a gloomy picture: the economy is slowing down, particularly in the manufacturing and housing sectors, while pricing pressure is going up. WSJ's Phil Izzo reports. (July 23)
- Bush drops housing bill veto President Bush has ended his opposition to a housing bill, which could boost the US economy.
- Great Careers: Research Librarian It's a great job if you continually like to learn about new things.
- Oil Drops Below $125 Upon An Increase In Supply 07/23/08 The EIA's inventory data weighed heavily on the energy markets as announcements of a decline in demand and an increase in gas supplies led to front month crude prices falling below $125 per barrel.
- Pearson kiosks deemed 'safe and secure' amid fraud probe Pearson kiosks deemed 'safe and secure' amid fraud probe
- Third day of world trade talks World Trade Organisation talks in Geneva dealing with farming subsidies are yet to reach an agreement.
- Coffee Drinks Bolster McDonald's Sales Growth McDonald's posts strong quarterly numbers -- $1.19 billion in profits -- led by sales overseas and new menu items like high-end coffee. Bonnie Riggs, restaurant industry analyst at NPD Group, discusses the results with Kelsey Hubbard. (July 23)
- Recovery In Stocks Lead To a US Dollar Gain 07/23/08 The US dollar gained in trading against both the euro and yen this session as stocks recovered and oil continued to fall.
- Rotation From Oil To Retail Makes For An Encouraging Market 07/23/08 Steve Grasso of Stuart Frankel & Co., states that a recent surge in retail due to declining oil prices has made for an encouraging market so far, but can get an additional boost from a hike in interest rates.
- Wednesday's News Roundup McDonald's posts a profit, while Toyota slashes its full-year sales outlook and GM's quarterly sales fall 5%. Plus, Amazon takes the stage after the bell. Kelsey Hubbard reports. (July 23)
- Jon Friedman's Media Web Minute The Nation -- arguably the most asexual magazine out there -- is adding a sex column in an attempt to woo readers. Jon Friedman reports. (July 23)
- Great Careers: Ghost Writer Telling a celebrity story could be your path to being published.
- Great Careers: Higher Education Administrator The Ivy tower offers a socially conscious workplace with plenty of time off.
- Great Careers: Landscape Architect Have fun being part of the growing green movement.
- Gil Schwartz is Stanley Bing Julie chats with Gil Schwartz, executive vice president of communications at CBS Television, about Stanley Bing and how to retire while you're still working.
- Retirement in Your 30s When you're in your 30s, retirement is far away. But maybe not as far away as you think.
- U.S. Offers to Cut Farmer Subsidies 07/23/08 In an effort to revive stalled trade talks among WTO members, the US says it will lower the amount of subsidies it provides to farmers, capping the total amount at $15billion.
- Resignation at a Difficult Time The mortgage industry is feeling yet another painful moment with the resignation of Jonathan Kempner, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association. WSJ's Elizabeth Williamson reports. (July 23)
- A Reality TV School Want to be on a reality television show? A new Manhattan-based seminar promises to teach you how to wow casting agents and stand out on screen. WSJ's Michelle Kung reports. (July 22)
- Fuel retailers drop prices National supermarket chains are leading a fuel price cut on the UK's forecourts.
- Motor boss on industry outlook The BBC's Julia Caesar talks to Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman of General Motors, at the British Motor Show.
- Pre Market 07/23/08 The stories, data, and stocks that may have the greatest impact during the next trading session.
- 401(k) Debit Card Controversy Debit card that allows borrowing from your 401(k) is getting no credit from retirement savings experts, reports Jonathan Burton.
- More Bank Failures Ahead FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair says more banks will fail this year and next. She tells MarketWatch's Andrea Coombes what consumers and small-business owners need to do.
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