Business Stories from January 6, 2013 (Change date)
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Top mutual funds of 2012 rebound from poor 2011Jan 07, 2013 5:47 am - BOSTON — The stock market posted impressive returns last year, even with the presidential election and the resulting political gridlock. It was a welcome change from 201...
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‘Downton Abbey’ gets some of its sizzle, steam from foodJan 08, 2013 7:33 am - The romance. The intrigue. The big, beautiful country house. We can analyze the recipe for success of “Downton Abbey,” the British television import whose Season 3 makes...
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Career Coach Q&A: Reader wants more work from bossJan 07, 2013 5:13 am - Editor’s note: Career Coach columnist Joyce E.A. Russell, an industrial and organizational psychologist, discussed workplace issues in a recent online forum. Excerpts: ...
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Rich catch a break with budget deal on higher tax ratesJan 07, 2013 5:47 am - It could have been much worse for top earners. The budget deal passed by Congress Jan. 1 and signed into law by President Barack Obama the following day raises taxes on ...
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Vets face confusion using GI Bill at state schoolsJan 07, 2013 5:13 am - RALEIGH, N.C. — In choosing to serve her country in uniform, Hayleigh Lynn Perez knowingly accepted a nomadic life. Now the former Army sergeant says she and thousands o...
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Wendy’s moves past ‘99 cents’ with new value menuJan 07, 2013 8:34 am - NEW YORK — Wendy’s no longer thinks a hamburger has to be 99 cents to be a deal. The fast-food company known for its Frosty shakes and square burgers has replaced its 99...
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Should lottery winners’ names be kept secret?Jan 07, 2013 5:13 am - PHOENIX — When two winning tickets for a record $588 million Powerball jackpot were claimed from the Nov. 28 drawing, the world focused on the winners. A Missouri couple...
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Is car sharing right for you? A look at pros, consJan 07, 2013 5:27 am - NEW YORK — The ability to access a car quickly and give it back after a few hours is exploding in popularity among both college students and city dwellers. Zipcar create...
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Housing a sweet spot for economy as rebound extends to 2013Jan 07, 2013 5:13 am - At Lambert Ranch, an Irvine, California, housing development where prices start at $1 million, just two of 98 homes are unsold since the project opened in May. The build...
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