This chart shows annualized returns for the S.& P. 500 for every starting year and every ending year since 1920 — nearly 4,000 combinations in all. READ ACROSS THE CHART to see how money invested in a given year performed, depending on when it was withdrawn.
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Halloween is one of America’s biggest revenue-generating holidays. And get this: the tradition thrived even during the spooky economy of the past couple of years. Costume sales jumped 5.1% in 2008 and another 2.4% in 2009.
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Results of surveys and research on why entrepreneurs are so much happier than the rest of us!
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The infographic shows the growth of social media in B2B around the world.
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Developing countries around the world depend on assistance from the World Bank to help support their often fragile economies. We have highlighted the regional recipients and respective outlays, as well as the nine largest donor countries contributing to the Fund's efforts to fight poverty around the globe.
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Early stage business model.
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Patent trolls have become a huge problem clogging up the legal system with frivolous lawsuits and forcing good companies to defend their innovations. On the flip side, large companies often bully past smaller companies with legitimate patents because they can. Is there a middle ground that protects the little guy while making sure the big guys aren't taken for an unnecessary ride?
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Companies around the world are adopting crowdsourcing techniques to develop their business. Here are a few great examples.
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This recession was particularly ravaging to many businesses. ~1.5 million businesses have already closed their doors. Here is a more in depth look at where businesses are closing and why:
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