The biggest tax breaks in 2014

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) But when it comes to how much revenue Uncle Sam gives up every year because of tax breaks, the greatest amount by far goes to individual taxpayers. And "by far," think close to 90%. More than $1 trillion of the estimated $1.4...

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Stocks open higher...of course, it's Tuesday

Click image for more market data NEW YORK The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 advanced solidly, while the Nasdaq sported more modest gains. U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday after a roller coaster day. April has been...

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Europe leans more heavily on Russian gas

Gazprom gas fields across Russia supply Europe with roughly 30% of its natural gas needs each year. LONDON (CNNMoney) The European Union is accelerating efforts to bring in more gas from other sources, but alternative options are likely to take...

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Stocks: Dow up over 125 points

Click for more market data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Dow Jones industrial average was up about 125 points in early trading. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both added just under 1%. Merger Monday Takeover talk is swirling through the markets...

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Bank of America's big math error

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Federal Reserve required BofA (BAC, Fortune 500)on Monday to ditch its plans to return cash to shareholders after the bank said it incorrectly reported capital ratios in recent stress tests. The second largest U.S. bank...

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Get ready for .nyc and .london domain names

Forget about .com websites! New city-specific domain names like .london are being issued this year in a bid to help local businesses boost their online presence. LONDON (CNNMoney) Since January 2014, a little-known organization that regulates...

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Taco Bell tests new restaurant aimed at Chipotle crowd

A rendering of a U.S. Taco Co. shows an eatery that could compete with chains like Chipotle and Qdoba. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) How far is Taco Bell branching out? The Mexican Car Bomb isn't even a taco. It's a vanilla shake with Guinness, tequila...

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Elon Musk's SpaceX will sue U.S. over rocket contract

Musk claims his aerospace company SpaceX was unfairly shut out of a contract for rocket launches he says he can do for less money. WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) SpaceX plans to sue the U.S. Air Force to challenge a $7.2 billion contract awarded to a...

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Stocks: Federal Reserve to the rescue?

Click image for more market data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) After a bonanza of corporate report cards dominated recent headlines, investors will likely refocus on the state of the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve's delicate dance to curtail its...

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Under Armour scores invite to S&P 500

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) That puts it in the ranks of the largest largest companies on U.S. stock exchanges -- call it the "varsity league" of stocks. Under Armour (UA) stock has been on the kind of winning streak that the Yankees would envy. It has...

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Taco Bell tests new restaurant aimed at Chipotle crowd

A rendering of a U.S. Taco Co. shows an eatery that could compete with chains like Chipotle and Qdoba. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) How far is Taco Bell branching out? The Mexican Car Bomb isn't even a taco. It's a vanilla shake with Guinness, tequila...

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Elon Musk's SpaceX will sue U.S. over rocket contract

Musk claims his aerospace company SpaceX was unfairly shut out of a contract for rocket launches he says he can do for less money. WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) SpaceX plans to sue the U.S. Air Force to challenge a $7.2 billion contract awarded to a...

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Friday Links

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A weekly collection of design, data and interactive links.Design/Data vizGeorge and Jonathan | WebGL music videosRestart Page | Reboot into the pastResponsive Design | The cassette tape as responsive designMath Type | Typefaces...

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3 risks from the Ukraine crisis

Ukraine's special forces have been in action this week against pro-Russian militants occupying official buildings in the east of the country. LONDON (CNNMoney) The agreement has unraveled quickly. Washington and Moscow are now accusing each other...

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Stocks fall as Ukraine fears return

Click the chart for more markets data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all fell in morning trading as investors weighed renewed concerns about the situation in Ukraine and whether key companies like Amazon (AMZN, Fortune...

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Female gun instructors in hot demand

Deb Ferns, Lisa Munson and Kay Miculek, co-founders of Babes with Bullets. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The market for female gun instructors is booming as more women want to learn to shoot -- both for self defense and for sport, said Tina Wilson-Cohen,...

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Stocks: Can Apple lift the market?

Click for more market data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Dow Jones industrial average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are all bouncing around zero gains for the day. 'Apple bounce' Stocks opened higher as investors cheered strong quarterly earnings...

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GM's $1.3 billion recall cost wipes out profit

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The cost of the recall and some other accounting charges left the company with a profit of only $108 million in the quarter. The company recalled a total of 7 million vehicles during the quarter, most prominently 2.6 million...

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Travelers set to splurge in 2014

Australians are thinking big, saying they expect to spend over $12,000 on travel in 2014. LONDON (CNNMoney) Travelers around the world are planning to boost their spending in 2014, with the average person expecting to spend $6,136, up 3% from...

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HBO shows coming to Amazon ... not Netflix

If you haven't seen "The Sopranos" we won't spoil it for you. But you'll soon be able to stream it and other HBO shows on Amazon Prime. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Amazon (AMZN, Fortune 500) described the deal as a first for HBO, which has a reputation...

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Stocks: Down ahead of tech results

Click for more market data NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 ticked slightly lower, while the Nasdaq lost greater ground amid more biotech struggles. Wall Street lost more ground after the government said...

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Stocks up after good earnings, pharma deal

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose in morning trading as investors welcomed news from several big companies and news of mergers in the pharmaceutical industry. It's another good start after U.S. stocks drifted higher...

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Gun silencer sales are booming

The fast-growing market for silencers is outpacing sales for the guns they attach to. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The civilian market for silencers soared 37% in 2013, when the total number shot up to nearly a half a million, according to the Bureau...

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You could soon use bitcoin to support political campaigns

A federal agency is poised to allow limited use of bitcoin for fundraising for political campaigns. WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) The Federal Election Commission will consider a request this Wednesday that could open the floodgates for donors to make...

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Friday Links

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A weekly collection of design, data and interactive links.Photo/VideoOnion Skin | An installation by Olivier Ratsi.Project Ara | A smartphone made by DARPA.Binkbeats | Windowlicker by Aphex Twin.Strength | Deutsche Bank media wall.The...

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Get out from under a too-heavy workload

Buried by tasks on the job? Here's how to speak up if you're maxed out, without sabotaging your next promotion. (Money Magazine) Consider it a form of flattery: With companies today demanding that employees work faster while tackling more complex...

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Lara Spencer promoted to 'GMA' co-host

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The promotion puts Spencer on par with George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts, the other two co-hosts, and means she'll be more visible during the 7 a.m. hour of the top-rated morning show. "GMA" has weathered a number of cast...

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GM's recalled Cobalt was a failure from the start

General Motors never really wanted to build the Cobalt, and it showed. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The automaker never really wanted to build the compact sedan, and it showed. Critics and car buyers alike reacted with little enthusiasm for the vehicle....

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