Business Stories from July 17, 2011 (Change date)
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R&D Tool changes name, launches updated websiteJul 17, 2011 11:00 pm - R&D Tool recently underwent a rebranding process to more accurately represent the company's expanded capabilities and services. Now called R+D Custom Automation, the c...
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Oil below $97 amid debt crisis, U.S. economy jittersJul 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Oil prices slipped below $97 a barrel on Monday as weakening U.S. consumer confidence and more signs of financial stress in Europe renewed concerns about demand for crud...
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President of Allstate Protection unit leavesJul 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Nortthbrook-based Allstate Corp. said Monday that the president of its struggling Allstate Protection subsidiary was leaving the company immediately. Its shares fell mor...
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Stock futures drop ahead of busy earnings weekJul 17, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stock futures are falling ahead of a busy week for corporate earnings reports. Toy maker Hasbro Inc., newspaper chain Gannett Co. Inc. and broker Charles Schw...
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Fiat, Chrysler synch management structureJul 17, 2011 6:07 am - MILAN — Fiat and Chrysler Group will have a single management structure soon, Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of both companies, said, as he takes another ste...
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Spanish mortgage defaulters face debt nightmareJul 17, 2011 6:07 am - ALCALA DE HENARES, Spain — Inma Rodriguez lost her job, and now that she’s defaulted on her mortgage, she’s about to lose her home. But the nightmare doesn’t end there: ...
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Copyrighting a key part of creating craftsJul 17, 2011 6:07 am - As a crafter, you put time, talent and care into each creation. Experts say you should also spend a few moments making sure you’re not violating any copyrights and prote...
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Five tips for staying under your debt ceilingJul 17, 2011 6:07 am - It seems like common sense: Don’t take on more debt to pay off your bills. Yet debt-laden consumers routinely do just that, even as they criticize the federal government...
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Homeowner associations fight dirty as economy worsensJul 17, 2011 6:07 am - The Inlet House condo complex in Fort Pierce, Fla., was once the kind of place the 55-and-older set aspired to. It was affordable. The pool and clubhouse were tidy, the ...
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How to pick back-to-school electronicsJul 17, 2011 6:07 am - NEW YORK — Does your college student really need an iPad? Is it better to skimp and go for a netbook? Or should you invest in a top-flight laptop? Electronics have beco...
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