WILL RUSSIA INVESTORS RUN AWAY?: Serious and seemingly random terrorist attacks within Russia ahead of the Olympics are likely to make already wary global investors even more wary about putting money into Russia. Has Vladimir Putin inadvertently placed a big target on his country by pushing so hard for the games? And are the attacks damaging the one positive asset he brings to the table as a leader: namely, stability? Watch more
HOW COASTAL CITIES ARE PREPARING FOR RISING SEAS: Construction projects are underway to protect America’s coastal cities and infrastructure after Hurricane Sandy’s wake-up call. Read more
OBAMACARE SURPASSES 2 MILLION ENROLLED: So far, about 2 million people nationwide have enrolled in Obamacare private insurance, and with three states due to report updated numbers on Monday, including strong exchanges in New York and Kentucky. Still well below the 3.32 million people feds originally projected would have signed up by this time, but a solid recovery from the debacle of HealthCare.gov’s launch in Oct. Read more
WALL STREET CLOSES 2013 AT RECORDS; BEST YEAR IN 16 FOR S&P; 17 FOR DOW: Read more
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