BRIEF-Moody's affirms UnitedHealth's ratings (senior at Baa1)
Nov 12 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH.N) *Moody's affirms UnitedHealth's ratings (senior at Baa1); stable outlook
Sturdy U.S. home sales bolster economic growth prospects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of previously owned U.S. homes jumped last month to their highest level in nearly three years, the latest sign that the economic recovery was gaining steam, after growing below expectations in the third quarter.
Health reform inches closer
Democrats are on the verge of passing landmark legislation by Christmas, with only one more hurdle remaining. Full Article | Video
The end of the carry trade?
Borrowing the dollar cheaply to fund purchases of higher-yielding assets was a no-brainer in 2009, but will it be a safe bet in 2010? Full Article
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