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Investors guess Fed's actions, push stocks higher

In this Tuesday, June 11, 2013, photo, specialist Christopher Carella works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Global stock markets edged up Monday June 17, 2013 amid hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve will put off plans to wind down its stimulus program.

Investors on Wall Street are playing a guessing game with the Federal Reserve.

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NATIONAL ECONOMY

Pressure on Fed to provide clarity in uncertain environment

Federal Reserve officials begin a pivotal two-day meeting Tuesday facing a dilemma. The economy is showing enough improvement to justify dialing back some of the Fed’s life support, yet financial markets are terrified of what might happen and are taking it out on the housing sector.
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How the Dow Jones industrial average fared

U.S. stocks rose Monday, a day with light trading volume and little in the way of major economic or corporate news. Investors are betting that the Federal Reserve will keep in place programs meant to prop up the economy. The Fed holds a two-day policy meeting beginning Tuesday.
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News Summary: On trading floor, a wait-and-see day

HOLDING PATTERN: Trading was light Monday, with investors waiting to see what Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will say Wednesday about how long the central bank might keep in place programs meant to stimulate the economy.
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US stocks rise ahead of Fed policy meeting

Stocks are closing higher as traders hope that the Federal Reserve will decide to continue its economic stimulus program when it meets this week.
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Kids and Money: Summer job a chance to learn about taxes

Most teenagers mowing lawns, sacking groceries, babysitting or toiling away at other summer work know the importance of showing up on time, being responsible and having a good attitude.
NATIONAL ECONOMY

US stocks rise ahead of Fed policy meeting

Stocks are rising in midday trading as traders expect the Federal Reserve to continue its stimulus of the U.S. economy when it meets this week.
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Stocks open higher on Wall Street ahead of Fed

Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street ahead of a two-day meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers.
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Susan Tompor: Seniors get a warning on medical alert scam

Barbara Adams, 70, keeps getting one of those annoying robocalls that she just knows has to be a scam. The voice implies that somebody - her doctor or maybe her children - signed her up for a medical alert system.
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Kids and Money: Summer job a chance to learn about taxes

Most teenagers mowing lawns, sacking groceries, babysitting or toiling away at other summer work know the importance of showing up on time, being responsible and having a good attitude.
NATIONAL ECONOMY

Money 'watcher' keeps clients' finances on track

Caitlin Hall of Plantation, Fla., makes money minding others' dollars. These days, Hall, 39, and a growing number of professional daily money managers cater to clients who are too busy, elderly or inexperienced to handle their finances.