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Atlas shrugged? Manufacturing seems worn out

After being the champion of the recovery by creating half-a-million jobs since 2009, there are signs the manufacturing sector is worn out. See full story.

Get ready for more 'Grexit' speculation

Markets are enjoying a summer lull, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel's domestic political worries and a dire Greek economic picture are set to reignite speculation Greece could be forced to exit the euro. See full story.

Get ready for more 'Grexit' speculation

Markets are enjoying a summer lull, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel's domestic political worries and a dire Greek economic picture are set to reignite speculation Greece could be forced to exit the euro. See full story.

ECB weighing shift to euro-zone bond buys: report

The European Central Bank is weighing a plan to cap borrowing costs for struggling euro-zone governments by buying unlimited amounts of bonds, according to a media report Sunday. See full story.

Libor report calls for tighter U.K. bank controls

Britain's Financial Services Authority and the Bank of England need to tighten regulation of banks, raise fines for wrongdoing, and possibly acquire the authority to fire senior executives, according to a report from lawmakers. 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.

Most financial advisers have their clients' best interests at heart, but there are a few bad apples. Here's how to protect yourself, and your retirement funds, from rogue brokers and bad advice. See full story.