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Bear Market Lurks as Dow Nears 10000
The Dow's six-month, 46% surge was one of just six of that magnitude in the last 100 years. Many analysts believe that, as with previous rallies, stocks are in a turbulent period that may lead to another slump.
- Eager Fed Helps Keep Treasurys Strong
- Worth Asking: Who Wins if Dollar Loses?

McChrystal Warns on Afghanistan War
The U.S. commander in Afghanistan told the White House last month that the situation is "deteriorating" and warned that the U.S.-led coalition could lose.
- Analysis: McChrystal's Urgent Tone
- Obama May Shift Afghan Strategy

Thailand's King Is Hospitalized
Quake in Bhutan Kills Seven
Trial of Former French Premier Starts
Renault Handed Suspended F1 Ban
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Study: Aspirin Cuts Colon-Cancer Risk
Single Swine Flu Shot OK for Older Kids
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China Takes Steps to Cool IPO Market
China has stopped granting new licenses to financial institutions seeking to join bidding for initial public offerings in a bid to cool off that heated market.
- Metallurgical Gains in Debut
Debut Supports Chinese Shares
Asian stock markets ended mixed Monday with many markets closed, while a strong debut for Metallurgical Corp. of China helped some investors there overcome jitters. The Shanghai Composite Index finished 0.2% higher.
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Nations Ready Big Economic Changes
The G-20 is scrambling to finalize a plan that would commit the U.S., Europe and China to change economic policies to produce lasting growth.
- Econ Blog: India's Mukherjee Cautious
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Wynn Seeks Funds
For Hong Kong IPO
Casino operator Wynn Resorts is seeking to raise up to HK$12.6 billion in the Hong Kong initial public offering of its Macau casino operations after setting the price range for the deal over the weekend.
- Wynn Macau's Net Profit Slips
- IPO Market Regains Momentum
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Citi Executive Tom King to Depart
Tom King, one of Citigroup's top executives in Europe, is leaving the U.S. banking giant and will likely take a senior position at Barclays's investment bank
Goldman Fund Takes Geely Stake
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Google Digital-Books Deal Is Revisited
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BofA to Add Holliday as Director
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Capital Cushions Fuel Deals Prospects
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Jet-Leasing Deal Signals Sector Ferment

Technology

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Dell to Buy Perot in $3.9 Billion Deal
Dell agreed to buy Perot Systems for $3.9 billion, looking to expand beyond personal computers to better compete with rivals who offer wider ranging products and services.
- Vote: Dell's $3.9 billion purchase
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Nortel's Fall Highlights Canadian Fears
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Omniture, comScore in Tie-Up
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EU Publishes Details of Intel Case
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Yahoo to Launch Ad Campaign

Economy

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Slack Attack: Fed Faces Test on Inflation
Economic slack, the unused portion of productive capacity, is evident across the U.S. and will be key for the Fed this week.
- Graphic: Signs of Economic Slack
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Leading Indicators Rose in August
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IMF: Government Action Helped
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Australian Miners Struggle to Fill Jobs
United Korea Economy Could Thrive - Study

World

Philippine Soldiers Find Rebel Base
Philippine soldiers killed as many as 17 suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group and discovered a heavily fortified complex that appears to be the group's local base of operations.
Frankfurt's Dissident Guests Roil China
Terror Suspects to Appear in U.S. Court

Environment

Climate to Take Center Stage at U.N. Talks
Obama promised strong action on climate change, but he is heading into a series of meetings with other world leaders this month under pressure to deliver on his rhetoric.
Cutting CO2 Without Hurting Growth?

China

China's Farmers Raise Rents
A bigger market for rural land is emerging in China as farmers take advantage of stronger legal protections. The trend could help boost farm incomes.
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IBM Launches a 'Smart City' in China
China Police Hold Six, Seize Bombs

India

Asian Art Draws Some Collectors
The week of Asian art auctions that ended Thursday in New York offered early signs that some collectors are returning to the market in search of rare or discounted artworks.
ETF Investors Make Up for Missing Gold Buyers
Jet Airways: At Least $80 Million Revenue Loss from Standoff

Markets

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Japan Banking Chief Spooks Markets
Tough talk from Japan's banking regulator is causing jitters among lenders and investors worried that restrictions could be imposed on the industry.
AmEx, BofA Weigh on Dow
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Oil Prices Slide Below $70

Tech

FCC Proposes 'Net Neutrality' Rules
The FCC's chairman said wireless carriers shouldn't be allowed to block certain types of Internet traffic flowing over their networks. (Remarks)
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Netflix Awards $1 Million Prize
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Price Tensions Strain Display-Ad Market

World

Karzai Denies Vote Fraud
Hamid Karzai said he has seen little evidence of fraud in his re-election bid, as a massive car bomb in Kabul killed 16 people, including six Italian soldiers.
Obama to Meet With Mideast Leaders
In Japan, a Push to Shrink U.S. Bases

U.S.

Southeast Storms Kill at Least Two
At least two people died in floodwaters in Georgia and another was believed drowned in Tennessee as rows of thunderstorms drenched the Southeast.
Obama Presses Education Initiatives
Protesters Call for G-20 to Act on Jobs

Life & Style

All That's Jazz
Sixty years after this vibrant U.S. export began to take hold, jazz in all its forms still pulses through Tokyo. | Photos
Taiwan's Temple of Fire
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' Repeat Emmy Wins

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Opinion

Is the U.S. Losing the Pacific?
The trend isn't America's friend.
Portugal's Forgotten Colony
Obama's Strategic Confusion

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Nice Scoreboard – Too Bad About the Score
The Giants spoil the fun for the largest regular-season crowd in NFL history. Plus: Lane Kiffin, crazy like a fox?; the suddenly reborn Washington Huskies; and more.
- The Count: Should Coaches Go For It on 4th Down?
In Slovakia, Stopping Hard Liquor Switcheroo
The Jobless Decide to Take a Hike
More Americans are ditching the straight life to hike the Appalachian Trail. These people may be trailing indicators of a jobless recovery or a still-deepening recession.
- Video: Hikers Work for Food
In Japan, a Push to Shrink U.S. Bases
As Japan's new ruling party begins to question its military alliance with the U.S., one lawmaker who embodies the longstanding ties between the two nations is already pressing the issue.
- Video: Meet Denny Tamaki
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' Repeat Emmy Wins
AMC's "Mad Men" repeated as winner of the best drama series and NBC's "30 Rock" claimed its third straight comedy-series trophy.
- Live Blog: 2009 Emmy Awards
- Slideshow: Red Carpet Dresses
Muslims Celebrate Eid Holiday
Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a three-day feast that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
At RCM, Leadership Means Delegating
RCM's CEO for Asia Pacific, Mark Konyn, has seen a few up and down cycles in the region. In difficult times, he says, leadership becomes more important than ever.
Lyrics Put 'New German' Soccer Team on Defense
The Journal's soccer column debuts with a look at the fight over Schalke's fight song and a rundown of Sunday's intra-city battle in Manchester.
Sweet Home Beijing
How expat guitarist Alan Paul formed a band and toured China playing bilingual blues.
- Listen: 'Beijing Blues'
The Power, and Art, of Painting
Mary Tompkins Lewis on the alluring enigmas of Velázquez's "Las Meninas."