Business Stories from December 24, 2012 (Change date)
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Subdued mood on the last holiday shopping weekendDec 26, 2012 1:29 pm - ATLANTA — Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the af...
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Markets flat on holiday-thinned tradingDec 24, 2012 6:32 am - LONDON — Financial markets were largely steady in holiday-thinned trading Monday though concerns remain over the progress of U.S. budget discussions and the future of th...
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Starz takeover looms as billionaire fights low valueDec 25, 2012 6:23 am - “Spartacus” and 55.1 million subscribers could be up for grabs at half the median valuation of television-industry takeovers as billionaire John Malone prepares to make ...
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Clearbrook's La Mell climbing new heights for disabledDec 26, 2012 8:32 am - Carl M. La Mell of Evanston knows about longevity. He's attended opening day for the Chicago White Sox for the last 42 years. He still plays basketball at a North Side C...
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Employment wage-and-hour issues loom in New YearDec 24, 2012 8:43 am - You probably didn’t ask Santa for an employee policies review. Well, it’s pretty easy to do your own — which actually might be a good idea. Even though bigger businesses...
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North Korea may see few buyers for missileDec 25, 2012 6:23 am - SEOUL, South Korea — By successfully firing a rocket that put a satellite in space, North Korea let the far-flung buyers of its missiles know that it is still open for b...
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U.S. current account deficit fell in third quarterDec 24, 2012 4:30 am - WASHINGTON — The U.S. current account trade deficit narrowed in the July-September quarter to the smallest level since late 2010, but the improvement may not last. The d...
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Olive Garden owner shifts course to focus on dealsDec 25, 2012 6:23 am - NEW YORK — After new ad campaigns touting the quality of its food failed to spark sales, the parent company of Olive Garden and Red Lobster is retooling its strategy to ...
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Right-to-work Nevada a rare bright spot for laborDec 24, 2012 5:01 am - The future of the American labor movement may lie just off the Las Vegas Strip, inside a squat building huddled in the shadow of the Stratosphere casino. That’s the home...
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Storms improve outlook for Mississippi RiverDec 25, 2012 6:23 am - ST. LOUIS — A release of water from the Missouri River and recent snow and rain are offering some relief for the Mississippi River. Though still dangerously low, the Mis...