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Other Countries That Should Be Downgraded

As for downgrades, is the worst over for America? Standard & Poor's managing director John Chambers said just Sunday that another U.S. downgrade can't necessarily be ruled out. 24/7 Wall St. says the U.S. isn't the only country that should put on the watch list.

Moody's Slashes Spain's Credit Rating

Moody's Investors Service cut Spain's top credit rating by one level to Aa1 from Aaa with a stable outlook. The agency cited a "weak" economic outlook and doubts that the nation will reach deficit-reduction targets.

There's No Hiding: Nine Industries That Know Your Every Move

Don't kid yourself. Real privacy no longer exists in this country. From your hobbies to your income to your phone calls, pretty much everything about you is tracked by someone, somewhere. We've examined the most intrusive firms and industries -- some of them may surprise you.