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The Largest Corporate Bonds This Year
A look at the biggest issues in an environment of cheap corporate borrowing.

Why McDonald's Can Borrow But You Can't
In the bond rush, large firms are borrowing with far greater ease than consumers.

Blue Chips Rose 7.1% in July (Market Update)
July was a good month for U.S. stock investors.

Reasons Behind the Market's Recent Revival (Ahead of the Curve)
Luskin: Extending the Bush-era tax cuts will help the economy, stocks.

Does a Double Dip Recession Lie Ahead? (Early Bird)
Second-quarter GDP grows less than expected, fueling investor anxiety.

10 Things Dermatologists Won't Say (10 Things)
With skin cancer on the rise, a look at the changing face of dermatology.

The Mortgage Mess's Dirty Details (By the Numbers)
Hough: New research shows how Congress pandered during the bubble.

How Will Retailers Fare This Quarter? (Broker Talk)
Two economists discuss how consumer confidence could affect sales.

Beauty and the Buck: A Financial Tale (Money and Your Mind)
Pretty may pay better, but it can also trigger an anti-beauty bias.

The Week in Business Tweets: Swift Moves (Twitter Beat)
Goldman Sachs's end run around the Volcker Rule, plus an IPO for Carlyle?

Using Forensic Research to Identify Trends
Martin Sass favors companies with high free cash-flow yields.

Plan Early for Failing Financial Health
How to prepare your family in case you become less financially independent.

You Can Still Dial Up Telecom Stocks (Tradecraft)
Hoenig: Dividends remain high even as the stock prices rise.

Merger Pickup Bodes Well for Stocks (On the Street)
A growing number of deals suggests long-term corporate confidence.