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Top Stories Romney handily wins Nevada Republican caucus Republican frontrunner easily defeats Newt Gingrich in the Nevada Republican caucus, building his lead in his bid for the party’s nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in November.
Russia, China veto U.N. resolution against Syria U.S. President Barack Obama calls on Syria’s president to step down accusing the regime of murdered hundreds of its own citizens on Friday.
Thousands of Russians protest Putin’s candidacy Demonstrators turn out in below-freezing temperatures to protest the prime minister’s bid for another presidential term.
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February 5, 2012 1:39 AM EST
It was quite a week for the bulls. After months of disappointing economic data that suggested increasing odds of a double-dip recession and possible deflation, fears were put to rest. It wasn’t that the economy saw a turnaround. The third quarter is weakening, as anticipated, but not falling off of a cliff. It all started with the revision to 2nd quarter GDP. Expectations were fading daily, looking for weakness by the consumer, busi... full story >>