Pop quiz: What's the best way to invest money that you won't need for at least a decade? If you choose real estate, you've got company — although you all might want to rethink your choice. A recent Bankrate survey of about 1,000 adults living in the continental U.S. found that most believe real estate is the best investment.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A Taliban suicide bomber killed 24 people in a horrific early morning assault in a neighborhood where prominent politicians reside, causing residents and analysts to question the government's ability to protect Afghanistan's capital.
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Oilfield services providers such as Halliburton have been helped by a boom in North American drilling even though oil has stayed below $50. U.S. rig count rose to 764 in the week ending July 21, compared with 371 rigs in the same week a year ago.
