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...debate, in which both sides are right. What matters is that social stimulus programs like Bolsa Família have been matched by fiscal measures like a reform of Brazil's engorged civil service pension system. "It's called doing things right," says Lula. "Allowing the rich to earn money with their investments and the poor to participate in economic growth...
Albright is one of a select few. These are Harvard students who manage an intensive schedule of highly advanced music and academics. As part of an accelerated dual degree program, the sophomore attends both Harvard and the New England Conservatory (NEC). He plans to earn both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Music in five years. In between classes, papers, and problem sets are lessons, concerts, and—the mainstay of any serious musician—hours upon hours of daily practice...
...sure, financial firms are no model of health. Goldman expects the financial stocks in the S&P 500 to lose a collective $9 a share. By comparison, health-care companies are expected to earn $11 a share this year. In fact, the losses are so big at some of the financial firms that many market watchers are concerned that some of the largest banks will go bankrupt unless they get significantly more government assistance. Indeed, the government last week released a plan to help boost Citigroup's common equity by $50 billion. It is the third round of financial help...
Late last week, Goldman Sachs cut its earnings expectations for the stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500. Collectively, Goldman thinks, those companies will earn $40 a share this year, down from $49 a share in 2008. That's a drop of 18%. Not great. But take out financial stocks, and the picture gets worse. Excluding banks, insurers and the like, Goldman is predicting an earnings plunge of 25% in '09. (See pictures of the stock-market crash...
...Deal. Stay two separate times through April 30 at any of Choice Hotels' 10 brands, which include Comfort Inn, Cambria Suites and Econo Lodge, and earn enough points through its Choice Privileges program for a free night at any of its 1,500 hotels. You'll also get free Wi-Fi and breakfast. 800-4CHOICE...