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GM is rushing refreshed versions of its big pickups to market early. That’s unusual. Here’s why GM is worried.

Engineering

• Natural gas overtook coal in April in terms of US energy production.

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Will you gobble up your IRA money as soon as you can? If you’re like most Americans, you won’t. Common sense rules when it comes to withdrawals from IRAs. It’s a clear case of logical retirement planning.

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Want to know how your retirement accounts compare with other people’s? And want to see how your retirement income stacks up against other retirees’? You may be pleasantly surprised. If you are afraid your IRA is too small, you’ve got company. Most investors’ accounts are relatively small.

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U.S. diversified stock funds ended a three-week losing streak by gaining 2.91% on average in the week ended July 16. The rise pumped up the funds’ gain for the year to 4.50. Investors, relieved that Greece had averted a financial collapse, drove the funds’ return to the winner’s circle. Early Thursday, Greece’s parliament greenlighted austerity measures that the country’s creditors had demanded.

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Medicare is essential for seniors, but this could make it even better. Find out how.

Another sell-off in the oil market sent shares of oil stocks Atlas Resource Partners, Penn Virginia, and BreitBurn Energy Partners down more than 10% last week.