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Un Mario Draghi has solutions for Europe's sluggish economy. Will EU governments listen? 09/09/2024 10:01am • BRUSSELS (AP) — A long-awaited report on how to rescue Europe's economy from weak growth and red tape is in. The question is, how many of its recommendations will actually be enacted by the drawn-out decision-making process of the European Union? The report stands out from other recipes for improv 7 Best Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy 09/08/2024 08:00pm • Tech stocks may once again lead the overall market in coming months as the negative impact of high interest rates finally subsides. Small-cap tech stocks can be risky, volatile investments given the unpredictability of new technologies. In addition, many small-cap tech companies compete with larger, How Long Does it Take to Refinance a House? 09/08/2024 08:00pm • Perhaps interest rates have dropped enough to pull the trigger. 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