Business Stories from June 12, 2011 (Change date)
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Report finds Chinese consumers choosier, web-savvyJun 14, 2011 10:37 pm - SHANGHAI — Chinese consumers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tastes and expect a wider range of better products, according to a report released Monday t...
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Court to decide whether farmers must pay taxJun 14, 2011 10:37 pm - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will decide whether a couple must pay taxes on the bankruptcy sale of their family farm. The high court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal...
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Judge considers union suit against SC governorJun 14, 2011 10:37 pm - CHARLESTON, S.C. — Attorneys have argued in federal court in Charleston over anti-union statements by Gov. Nikki Haley and the head of the state labor department. A laws...
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Williams-Sonoma launches international shippingJun 13, 2011 2:19 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — High-end home retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc. said Monday that it will offer international shipping for most of its brands. Customers in more than 75 count...
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Saab in $351 million deal with Youngman, Pang DaJun 13, 2011 6:07 pm - STOCKHOLM — Saab Automobile AB said Monday it has signed a nonbinding agreement with two Chinese companies, which will inject a total of €245 million ($351 million) into...
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Stocks trade mixed after 6 weeks of lossesJun 13, 2011 12:18 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks traded mixed Monday, stabilizing after six straight weeks of declines. Corporate deals helped encourage investors to look for values. Wendy's/Arby's Gr...
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Survey: adult kids moving home hurt costs parentsJun 13, 2011 8:08 am - OMAHA, Neb. — A recent survey suggests that baby boomers' adult children may be interfering with their parents' retirement planning. About 54 percent of the boomers aged...
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Wendy's agrees to sell Arby's to private groupJun 14, 2011 10:37 pm - ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. says it has agreed to sell a majority stake in its struggling Arby's brand to a private equity group. The Atlanta company had put Arb...
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Adult vaccines can prevent future health costsJan 11, 2017 1:29 pm - TRENTON, N.J. — Looking to hold down your health care costs? Vaccines are a cost-effective way to reduce health risks, but they are often overlooked by adults. Many fami...
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5 low-cost tips on beating the heat at home with kidsJun 13, 2011 2:19 pm - NEW YORK — If high gas prices have you rethinking your summer adventures and recalculating the cost of traveling to a more refreshing climate, you may need to change foc...