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The Resurgent Dollar Could Hurt S&P 500 Earnings

The dollar's rising again, which helps Americans by making imports cheaper and curbing inflation, but it can also hurt U.S. companies that are increasingly reliant on exports.

5 Companies Slashing Their Dividends

Investors love earning dividends, and over the past year, thousands of companies have rewarded shareholders with boosted payouts. But lately, some companies have been cutting back on or eliminating dividends altogether. Here's a look at five that made this unpopular move, and why.

U.S. Steel, Steelworkers Union Agree on Pact for 16,000 Workers

U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers announced a tentative agreement Sunday on a three-year contract covering more than 16,000 workers at domestic facilities.

Six Stocks to Buy for Real Revenue Growth in 2011

The path to profits for most of Corporate America lately has been cutting costs rather than raising revenue. But a careful look reveals a few companies that are poised to deliver real revenue growth. We've found six with a plus: Their stocks look like bargains.