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...Israel has warned that any attacks across the border will be answered with massive retaliation, both against Syrian and Lebanese targets inside Lebanon, a situation that highlights the danger of a new escalation of regional conflict. But if Israel retaliates with massive force, that could potentially ratchet up the conflict to dangerous levels by prompting widespread rocket attacks across the border or even drawing in Syria. However, despite its desire to prove to Barak that peace on his northern border is impossible without Syria, Damascus has no desire to be drawn into a full-blown war with its militarily stronger...
...Sell now. Sure, you could miss a move up, and yes, you'll trigger a tax liability. But don't be greedy. If you want to sleep, sell a slug quickly and ratchet down your tech exposure to a comfortable level--30% or so. Too drastic? Consider dollar-cost-averaging out of tech. By selling a set amount each month for, say, 12 months, you'll still benefit from any short-term rallies. The downside: you'll remain vulnerable to a tech sell...
...prospect of a federal boycott, even if informal, would ratchet up pressure on the state--already being shunned by the American Bar Association, the N.A.A.C.P. and other groups--to pull down the slave-era relic...
...prospect of a federal boycott, even if informal, would ratchet up pressure on the state - already being shunned by the American Bar Association, the NAACP and other groups - to pull down the slave-era relic...
...year high, courtesy of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), whose members have by agreement kept supplies tight. As the cost has surged, some industries have reacted. Airlines such as American and United have slapped fuel surcharges on tickets. With crude stocks dwindling, further price increases threaten to ratchet up inflationary pressure...