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S&P 500 Closes Above 5,000 for First Time

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S&P 500 Closes Above 5,000 for First Time

The index is up TK percent this year.

By J. Edward Moreno and Joe Rennison

Why Bonds Are Still Essential Investments

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Why Bonds Are Still Essential Investments

Stocks command most of the attention. But even after the latest U.S. debt downgrade, bonds are steady, essential investments, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

Credit Markets Are Creaking, Creating Economic Uncertainty

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Credit Markets Are Creaking, Creating Economic Uncertainty

Analysts warn that bankruptcies and defaults could jump as the world adjusts to higher interest rates.

By Joe Rennison and Jeanna Smialek

U.S. Debt Default Could Damage Nation’s Credit Rating

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U.S. Debt Default Could Damage Nation’s Credit Rating

If the government misses an interest payment, even by a few hours, its creditworthiness will suffer, possibly for a long time.

By Joe Rennison