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Debt, NPR.org Four things this graph says about the world: Ratings matter, except when they don't. Yes, interest rates tend to increase as ratings fall. But

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Budweiser More Reliable Than Spain, Lenders Say (BUD, MSFT, JNJ)

Did you miss Friday’s flash crash in REITs? (IVR)

Michael Arold uncovers a flash crash few were paying attention to last week

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Did you miss Friday’s flash crash in REITs? (IVR)

Would a U.S. debt downgrade trigger a crisis – or be a non-event?

Felix Salmon and David Gaffen discuss whether a downgrade of US debt will be a disaster for the markets

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Would a U.S. debt downgrade trigger a crisis – or …

Whole Foods Market reports strong top-line growth, optimistic forecast; holding of these two Covestor models (WFM)

Whole Foods Market's earnings release gives many reasons for optimism

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Whole Foods Market reports strong top-line growth, optimistic forecast; holding …

Shale gas can power the economy, so we’re investing accordingly (PBW, STP, DOW)

Craigmillar LLC manages Covestor's Global Clean Energy, Clean Tech model. Here they share their views on energy trends benefiting shale gas.

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Shale gas can power the economy, so we’re investing accordingly …

Recovery signal? Jim Roberts’ holding CBG reports strong revenue growth (NYSE: CBG)

CB Richard Ellis reports strong revenue growth.

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Recovery signal? Jim Roberts’ holding CBG reports strong revenue growth …

Mosaic Financial Partners shares its macroeconomic commentary

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We’re cautiously optimistic about this economic recovery – Mosaic …

O'Reilly Automotive's Q2 results show something remarkable.

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O’Reilly Automotive may have benefited from the recession (ORLY)

How and why the debt ceiling issue is affecting the economy

Paddy Hirsch of Marketplace explains the issue in his inimitable way (video).

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How and why the debt ceiling issue is affecting the …

Everyone hates bank stocks, so we’re looking to buy – Bristlecone Value Partners (BAC, WFC, JPM)

Bristlecone Value Partners shares its thoughts on the market with discussion of the banking sector

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Everyone hates bank stocks, so we’re looking to buy – …

Staying defensive, as Fed policy stimulated markets more than the economy – ASB Capital

ASB Capital shares its macroeconomic commentary and related investment strategy

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Staying defensive, as Fed policy stimulated markets more than the …

TG Asset Management shares its thoughts on Gold valuations.

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