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How a Federal Shutdown Could Affect Americans

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February 25, 2011
 

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NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY
INVESTING
How a Federal Shutdown Could Affect Americans
A congressional impasse could disrupt government work on home purchases, unemployment insurance, passports, export financing—and potentially, tax refunds and Social Security payments


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INVESTING
Looking for a Stock Market Top
Technical analysts weigh threats to the bull market, from rising oil prices to the exuberance of individual investors

VIEWPOINT
Suddenly, Poison Pills Are Relevant Again
A Delaware judge's decision upholding Airgas's shareholder rights plan comes just as hostile takeover bids are heating up. Columnist Frank Aquila reviews the corporate defense practice

MARKETS & FINANCE
Why Ally Financial and GM, Once Family, Are Now Rivals
The carmaker wants to create more competition in auto financing

REAL ESTATE
Apartment Construction: Things Are Looking Up
The housing slump is driving more people to rent, and that points to an uptick in building rental units

COMPENSATION
Bank Pay Rules Won't Tame Wall Street
The goal is to discourage risk-taking for short-term gain, but history doesn't make a case for the new rules' effectiveness

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Coffee Company Green Mountain: A Pricey Takeover?
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' shares have surged, but its single-cup brewing dominance may be threatened if Starbucks goes after the same business

INVESTING
Indexed Annuities Can Yield Surprises
Some investors choosing indexed annuities to limit the downside are finding the upside limited, too—along with high fees and long lock-up periods

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