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Fed Official Says Bank Risks a New Boom-and-Bust Cycle (Aug-13, 15:25 EDT )-- Thomas M. Hoenig says the Fed needs to avoid the monetary policy that followed the recessions of 1990-91 and 2001.


Wall Street Wanders and Then Settles Lower (Aug-13, 15:21 EDT )-- Several reports, including retail sales data and the consumer price index, reminded investors of how sluggish the recovery is.


Barnes & Noble vs. Burkle Goes Into Round 2 (Aug-13, 15:17 EDT )-- The Deal Professor examines the battle between Barnes & Noble and the billionaire investor Ronald W. Burkle, especially in light of the latest ruling in Delaware Chancery Court.


A Warning About a Weak Link in Secure Web Sites (Aug-13, 14:57 EDT )-- Security experts say it is becoming difficult to trust the organizations that guarantee a Web site is authentic.


More From a 'Diary of a Very Bad Year' (Aug-13, 14:22 EDT )-- In June, nine interviews between Keith Gessen and a hedge fund manager known as HFM were published in a thin, red volume called "Diary of a Very Bad Year." In an exclusive, DealBook has the 10th interview.


German Surge Pushes Growth in Europe Above Forecast (Aug-13, 14:01 EDT )-- The euro-area economy grew 1 percent in the second quarter, due largely to Germany’s best performance since reunification.


Glaxo Censures Sale of Supplements (Aug-13, 13:52 EDT )-- While Glaxo investigates a compound found in red wine as a potential cancer and diabetes drug, two employees were involved in a nonprofit group selling the substance as a dietary supplement.


Shortcuts: When Hiring an Editor, Make Sure the Result Is Still You (Aug-13, 13:33 EDT )-- The line between acceptable and unethical is thin and fuzzy when hiring a professional to help with a résumé, college application essay or dating profile.


Did the Stimulus Help? A New View (Aug-13, 13:29 EDT )-- A report by Jason L. Saving, a Dallas Fed economist, found that there was no meaningful way to determine how the economy would have performed in the absence of the stimulus program.


Wealth Matters: In Shaky Recovery, Pledging Fortunes Takes Extra Effort (Aug-13, 13:10 EDT )-- Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett can give half their billions to charity and not blink. The merely rich have to think harder about when and how much.


Off the Charts: Rising Profits Are Good, but There’s a Catch (Aug-13, 12:58 EDT )-- Increased profit margins may soothe some investors, but sales haven’t kept up.


Students at Japanese Sushi Schools Aim for a Job Overseas (Aug-13, 12:40 EDT )-- Many aspiring chefs now look abroad as Japan’s traditional restaurants are being replaced by fast-food counters and opportunities expand in Europe and Latin America.


Nissan And GM Bet Americans Ready To Go Electric (Aug-13, 12:00 EDT )-- By the end of 2010, two mass-market electric cars will be rolling on American highways: the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Volt is a gas-electric hybrid, with an all-electric range of 40 miles, and the Leaf is pure electric, with a range of 100...


Patient Money: Filling In the Insurance Gap for Adult Children (Aug-13, 11:16 EDT )-- Under the health law, young adults can be covered by their parents’ insurance. Still, many are likely to face a gap in coverage.


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