July 5, 2013, 9:00 a.m. EDT
U.S. economy creates 195,000 jobs in June
By MarketWatch
The United States gained 195,000 new jobs in June and employment gains in the
prior two months were stronger than originally reported, indicating little
slowdown in the pace of hiring during the spring and early summer. The
unemployment held steady at 7.6% last month. See full
story.
Twitter spammers impersonate celebrities
Used to be, the biggest threat to a celebrity’s reputation was the paparazzi
invading their privacy and the tabloids telling tall tales about them. Nowadays,
there’s another menace out to destroy their good names: Twitter bots. But
experts say the latest spate of “Dr. Oz” Twitter spam is educating consumers. See full
story.
The Chinese financial game-changer still to come
Chinese leaders hint that they may speed up the removal of strict capital
controls. For financial markets, that’s like tearing down the Berlin Wall,
writes Michael Casey. See
full story.
Top retirement spots for real-estate investors
Boomers will retire in greater numbers over the next 15 years, creating
opportunities for real-estate investors. Those looking to take advantage of this
might consider markets that are considered “retirement hot spots.” Here are 15
of the top retirement spots for real-estate investors. See full
story.
The music never stops for Steinway
Steinway Musical Instruments, the vaunted piano maker that’s going private,
has a problem: It’s biggest competition is used Steinways, Al Lewis reports. See full story.
The secret to getting bigger benefits, and the truth about the agency’s
bottom line. See full
story.
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