If the chancellor opted for the celebrated Plan B, it could be up and running next week, with barely a parliamentary vote.

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Most of these money managers go to good colleges and get jobs running portfolios soon out of B-school without any proof that they are any good.

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Suppose someone was given the task of running nonstop from point A to point B.

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There are good businesses to be found in countries bearing credit ratings from B to AAA. In the US, other positives include the fact that US exports are brisk and running at record levels.

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