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DJIA
+196.09
17,361.04
+1.14
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+25.86
2,020.85
+1.30
FTSE 100
+33.15
6,782.55
+0.49
Nikkei 225
-182.90
17,375.14
-1.04
Crude Oil (WTI)
+0.33
49.90
+0.67
DJIA
+196.09
17,361.04
+1.14
S&P 500
+25.86
2,020.85
+1.30
NASDAQ
+41.45
4,676.69
+0.89
TSX
+226.99
14,900.47
+1.55
iBovespa
+743.05
47,650.73
+1.58
Stoxx 50
+18.67
3,370.11
+0.56
FTSE 100
+33.15
6,782.55
+0.49
CAC 40
+23.42
4,627.67
+0.51
DAX
+133.69
10,828.01
+1.25
IBEX 35
-75.20
10,328.10
-0.72
Nikkei 225
-182.90
17,375.14
-1.04
Hang Seng
-80.31
24,404.43
-0.33
ASX 200
+87.26
5,712.60
+1.55
Shanghai
+17.93
3,146.23
+0.57
Sensex 30
+1.22
29,123.49
+0.00
Crude Oil (WTI)
+0.33
49.90
+0.67
Crude Oil (Brent)
+0.37
55.12
+0.68
Gold
-2.20
1,274.70
-0.17
Silver
-0.05
17.20
-0.27
Copper
+3.50
252.50
+1.41
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$75,000 Childcare Bill Keeping Australian Women Out of Work
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Will Lie Detectors Ever Get Their Day in Court Again?
Eighty years after the polygraph made its debut in a criminal trial, the U.S. judicial system doesn't put any trust in modern lie detection
Why the Courts Rejected the Latest NFL Concussion Deal
A federal judge in Philadelphia says $765 million isn't enough, especially for those who may have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain disease
‘Dread Pirate’ Judge Faults Defense for Lack of Trial ‘Plan B’
Feature Stories
Meet the 80-Year-Old Whiz Kid Reinventing the Corporate Bond
Chipotle: The Definitive Oral History
The builders of a $22 billion burrito empire—the founder, his father, his college buddies, key execs, and a couple of pig farmers—open up about how they won the fast-food future. And yes, they dish about McDonald's.
China is Turning Fecal Sludge Into ‘Black Gold’
Scientists Seeking to Save World Find Best Technology Is Trees
The Global Innovation Index: These Countries Are Crushing It
These countries are crushing it.
“It was a pure store. And it didn’t do any business.”
-John Mackey, co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Whole Foods Market
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MBAs Are Shunning Industries That Create Jobs
Industries that treat American workers relatively well tend to get short shift from MBAs, who seek higher salaries in sexier fields
The Former Head of the IMF Is on Trial for 'Aggravated Pimping.' Here's What Aggravated Pimping Really Is
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn goes on trial to face a charge one expert calls 'a little far-fetched'
Inside RadioShack’s Slow-Motion Collapse
How did the electronics retailer go broke? Gradually, then all at once
Mercedes Plays the Long Game With Tortoise-and-Hare Super Bowl Ad
Why Mercedes cast a car that very few people will buy
How to Fight Shrinking Bond Yields
The 2014 rally in municipal bonds means waiting to buy on a dip may be the best strategy for investors
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Why Arming Ukraine Will Backfire
Arming Ukraine risks misleading the country into believing the U.S. will do what it takes to defeat Russia. And it risks encouraging Russia to expand the war.
Nebraska Splits the Electoral Difference
Nebraska Republicans may adopt the "winner take all" allocation of electoral votes. Here's why that makes sense.
Obama's Plan to Tax Profits to Repair Roads
Obama's tax plan is only slightly crazy.
Political Predictions Are Pointless
Making political predictions is bunk.
Measles and Millennials
The U.S. has a large -- and largely preventable -- problem on its hands: measles.
Catch of the Day: 'Charisma' Exposed
Ben Carson may be great at making speeches, but that isn't going to help him win his party's nomination.
Government Blinks Again on Obamacare
The political will to impose the costs of Obamacare is a lot less strong than the will to distribute the benefits.
Did the Super Bowl Hero Have a Concussion?
Did the NFL and Patriots follow protocol after Julian Edelman took a vicious hit?
Greece Plays Colonel Blotto With Europe
How "Colonel Blotto" and other ideas from game theory explain the country's new approach.
Christie's Measles Madness Explained
It may be shocking when a governor of New Jersey waffles on vaccinations. But for a contender in Iowa, nutty ideas make sense.
Masters in Business: Howard Lindzon
Listen to Barry Ritholtz interview angel investor Howard Lindzon in this week's "Masters in Business" podcast.
Alibaba's Hollow Victory Over China
Jack Ma successfully pushed back against the Chinese government's questions about his company's business practices and ethics, but many bigger battles lie ahead.
Other Super Bowl Losers: Scalpers
Super Bowl ticket brokers didn’t manipulate the market. They just guessed wrong about availability.
Benner on Tech: Parsing a Sexual Assault Suit
Katie Benner’s roundup of the most interesting things in tech, today.
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Pursuits
Driverless Cars Will Be ‘Catastrophic’ For The Auto Industry, Says Goodwood’s Lord March
The famous Earl talks art, watches and how he thinks the car industry will end
Monday Morning Find: Vintage Gold Zenith Chronograph, Oversized in the '50s, Just Right Today
Fashions may change but quality design never goes out of style—especially when its preserved like this
In Vermont, Elite Snow Retreat Offers the Understated Life
The Hermitage Club is perfect for a casual weekend getaway if you can afford the $65,000 price tag
The BMW i8 Is Over-hyped, but That Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Great: Review
I drove the space-age hybrid and found a sexy car that begs to be driven hard
The 11 Best Tacos in London (Or, Good Mexican Food Is Hard to Find)
It took a lot of salsa and margaritas to get me there, but I've found the rare Mexican standouts in this town
The Secret to Getting a 99,766 Percent Return in the Art Market
Hint: Discover a hidden masterpiece
Ten Non-Rings to Get Your Girlfriend for Valentine’s Day
Bling without the commitment
John Legend’s 10 Tips for Living the Life (Supermodel Wife and All)
From fashion to love to home décor
Street Style: Paris Beyond the Boulevards
While fashionable Paris was watching the clothes on runways at the menswear shows and couture presentations, we decided to take the opportunity to focus a lens instead on the city’s emerging creative neighborhoods. We sent photographer Molly SJ Lowe to the city’s hipper arrondissements to snap the other side of Parisian dressing. Says Lowe, who stalked the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th, and 20th: “All these places—and more importantly, all the amazing people who allowed me to take their portraits—make up what I feel is the Parisian of today: cool but still sophisticated, always with an air of neglect mixed with a relentless attention to detail, hidden behind controlled half-smiles.”
Elba on Bond Role: ‘Daniel Craig Is Doing a Great Job’
Actor Idris Elba, focusing on life as a DJ, brushes off 007 rumors
You Can Own a Banksy for Only $5,317
Although most of the other 33 lots beat their high estimates at the Bonhams sale
New Watch Wednesday: Looking Beyond SIHH
There were also new watches from Blancpain, Hublot, and Girard-Perregaux last week that are worth writing home about
Caviar Buying Guide: The Tastiest Tins Both Domestic and Imported
It's prime time to be a fish egg freak
Star Wars Bounty Hunter Boba Fett Delivers $27,000 at Auction—Plus Nine Other Toys
Ten Star Wars figurines broke records at Wednesday's auction at Vectis, the world’s largest toy auction house
Editor's Picks
Here's Why Those Slushy Sidewalk Puddles Are Crazy Deep
Jan. 28 -- The snow has stopped falling in New York City and that means it's time to prepare for the notorious puddles of slush. They ruin shoes and make commutes more like arctic expeditions. But just where do they come from and why are they so deceptively deep? Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley explains the origin of slush.
This Is Why RadioShack Is in Trouble
Feb. 2 -- Radio Shack is in talks to close half it's stores and convert the other half into Spirit mobile shops. If that happens will anyone even notice? Bloomberg took to the streets of San Francisco to ask potential customers how much they really know about Radio Shack. The lack of knowledge or attachment to the brand illustrates just why Radio Shack is going broke.
RadioShack Said to Discuss Shutdown as Part of Deal
Feb. 2 -- RadioShack is preparing to shut down the almost-century-old retail chain in a bankruptcy deal that would sell about half its store leases to Sprint and close the rest, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. Bloomberg’s Scarlet Fu reports on “Bloomberg West.”
When Will U.S. Gas Price Windfall Fuel Consumer Spending?
Feb. 2 -- The U.S. is benefitting from lower gas prices at the pump, but that has not yet translated to a spending boom as consumer spending fell 0.3 percent in December. Bloomberg’s Matt Townsend reports on “In The Loop.”
Can Obama’s 3% Solution Awaken Homeowners’ Dream?
Feb. 2 -- Home ownership rates have hit the lowest level in 20 years as the housing market continues to struggle following the financial crisis. Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker examines a proposal from President Barack Obama to incentivize home ownership. He speaks on “In the Loop.”
Why 2015’s Super Bowl Ads Turned Serious
Feb. 2 -- Bloomberg’s Brendan Greeley examines this years Super Bowl ads on “In The Loop.”
Obama’s $4T Budget Sets Up Corporate Tax Battle
Feb. 2 -- President Barack Obama is set to unveil a nearly $4 trillion budget, focused on middle class economics and including a plan to tax overseas profits to pay for infrastructure upgrades. Bloomberg’s Peter Cook reports on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Super Bowl Ads and the Idealized American Dads
Feb. 2 -- Columbia University Professor of Sports Media Marketing Ray Katz examines the trend of this year’s Super Bowl ads to tug at the heart strings and what goes into the decision making behind commercials. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Putin’s Economic Fix for Russia: Bread and Vodka
Feb. 2 -- William Pomeranz, deputy director of the Kennan Institute, discusses the state of the Russian economy and what happens when citizens start to feel the impact of a recession. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Politics
A Closer Look at President Obama's Anti-Vaxxer Moment
The president didn't pander as much as many have claimed.
Presidents Have Rarely Wavered in Enthusiasm for Vaccines
The message coming from the White House on vaccinations has been largely consistent: get them.
Republican Presidential Hopefuls at Odds Over Vaccination Issue
Not every prospective GOP candidate feels the same way about vaccinations.
Florida Voters Not Hot on Marco Rubio Running for President
Sixty-eight percent of GOP voters surveyed said Rubio should not run for president.
The Republican Senator Who's Trying to Lift the Cuba Travel Ban
Arizona Senator Jeff Flake has been working on lifting the ban for the past 15 years.
Cuomo Calls for Lawmakers to Disclose Outside Income
Is the New York governor finally making good on his vow to clean up Albany?
Fighting the Living-Room War with the ‘Draft Warren’ Movement
Can love conquer Hillary? We are about to find out.
The Other Goal in Obama's Budget: Dividing Republicans
The plan could put some of the GOP's most powerful interests in conflict with each other.
The Seattle Seahawks’ Circular Firing Squad
After the game, the blame game.
Tim Pawlenty: Scott Walker’s Not That Boring (And Neither Am I)
The former Minnesota governor says his Midwestern neighbor has the tools to wage a successful presidential campaign.
Rand Paul on Vaccines: 'Most of Them Ought to Be Voluntary'
What libertarians think about vaccine mandates.
Chris Christie's Long Dance with Anti-Vaxxers
Six years ago, the governor-to-be told vaccine critics that he would stand with them.
'Clinton the Musical' Gets Its Hillary for Off-Broadway Run
It comes amid anticipation of a possible announcement from Hillary Clinton that she will run for president in 2016.
'No Question Kids Should Be Vaccinated' Against Measles, Christie's Office Says
The governor had called for “balance” as President Obama said “there is every reason to get vaccinated.”