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U.S. stocks drop sharply on talk from Spain

U.S. stocks fall sharply Thursday after reports Spain had postpones a decision on requesting a sovereign bailout until terms were clear. See full story.

Romney's mission: Sway middle-class voters

More than a year after declaring that President Obama has failed America, Mitt Romney will take the podium at the Republican convention on Thursday night and try to convince the country he can do better for the middle class. See full story.

The 10 greatest convention quotes

Political conventions tend to generate a lot of rhetorical pabulum, but on occasion speakers still let their true colors show. See full story.

RomneyCare II: Sequel gets a drastic rewrite

As Mitt Romney accepts his party's nomination for president, health care looms as a nagging issue. See full story.

America needs a turnaround, says Ryan

Paul Ryan uses his prime-time address at the Republican convention to deliver a broadside against Barack Obama's economic policies and to make the case for a Mitt Romney presidency. See full story.

All eyes have been diverted recently by the drama being played out by the Dow. Yet Mark Hulbert advises to also take a look at the Dow Jones Transportation Average, which is more than 5% off its early May highs. See full story.

After commencement, a growing number young people say they have no choice but to take low-skilled jobs, according to a survey released this week. See full story.