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1. Reviews are mostly positive for Bernanke's first Fed press conference

   Thu, 28 Apr 2011

   Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday lifted the veil of secrecy and mystique that has shrouded the central bank for decades. And by many accounts, the historic coming-out was a rousing success. In an unprecedented news conference, Bernanke told reporters the central bank isn't close
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   Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Holds First Fed Press Conference in History

   Tue, 26 Apr 2011

   Westminster Abbey and the Royal Wedding are so overhyped; the historic story of the week will take place on C Street in Washington, D.C. today. At 2:15 p.m. ET, Ben Bernanke , chairman of the Federal Reserve, will make waves in the world of economists and Wall Streeters. For the first time in the
3. Ready for his close-up? Bernanke prepares for first Fed news conference

   Fri, 22 Apr 2011

   Two economists think Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's first news conference next Wednesday will allow him to limit any market volatility after the Fed releases its monetary policy statement earlier that day. "He has to be responsive to how the market reacts to the statement and how he guides
4. Citigroup and FDIC save Wachovia

   Mon, 29 Sep 2008

   market's Monday slide. Sovereign Bancorp sov tumbled 72% to $2.33. Fifth Third Bancorp fitb sank 44% to $9.11; FirstFed Financial fed dropped 25% to $7.50; and KeyCorp slumped 33% to $9.80. The Financial Select Sector SPDR (ticker
5. Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk

   Thu, 3 Jul 2008

   is a necessity, and HIV is rampant, the risk of disease transmission through breast milk might be reduced if infants were first fed a freeze-dried formula full of good bacteria that could capture and potentially destroy the deadly virus. But that hope