The Biggest 2008 Moneybags
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The presidential fund-raising season is already well underway. The top five moneybags in both parties--and who hopes to get their checks.
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Democratic White House hopefuls have opened a fundraising gap of tens of millions of dollars over Republicans, with the 2008 race on course to become the first billion dollar US election.
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Expect massive write-downs as Vikram Pandit's Citigroup and other beleaguered banks try to start 2008 with a clean slate.
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With Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama locked in a draw for votes, the battle is on for funds as the longest, most expensive White House race on record drains millions already raised.
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2004 in review Market booms, busts - all in one year
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates is the richest person in America for the 14th year in a row, followed by investor Warren Buffett, according to Forbes magazine's latest list of the wealthiest Americans.
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Funds can bring you a world of hurt, so be careful.
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This year, those with tens of millions to spend found some pricey properties from Santa Barbara to South Beach.
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Mitt Romney's campaign found 9,732 ways to spend its money last quarter.
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Graceful breakup announcements, photogenic small animals, outrageous slurs: a look back at 2007.
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Spending by contestants and  supporters in the U.S. elections this year will be nearly $4  billion, the highest ever, a study released on Thursday said.
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Thursday brings a new crop of figures for investors to digest after 2008 got off to a rough start on the Street.
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Presidential candidates are scrambling to pad their bank accounts before the end of the third financial quarter on Sunday, loading up on cash for a big-spending three-month dash to the first votes in 2008.
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Wholesale inflation shot up in 2007 by the largest amount in 26 years even though falling gasoline costs allowed price pressures to moderate in December.
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The major parties are raising record amounts of cash as they prepare for gubernatorial campaign showdowns in 11 states next year.
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With billions of dollars to his name and inherent appeal across party lines, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has long been regarded as a potential 2008 presidential candidate who could pack a serious wallop.
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Comment is free: Robert Peston: The world of the super-rich non-dom is a truly absorbing place. Here, a Â£30k levy is a fleabite