Business Stories from January 22, 2012 (Change date)
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EU formally adopts Iran oil embargoJan 22, 2012 10:00 pm - BRU.S.SELS — The European Union formally adopted an oil embargo Monday against Iran and a freeze of the assets of the country's central bank, part of sanctions meant to ...
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U.S. stocks mixed as Greece negotiates to cut debtJan 22, 2012 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks are swinging between small gains and losses in midday trading. European indexes and the euro rose Monday on hopes that Greece will reach a deal with pr...
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Obama's State of the Union: Jobs, re-election timeJan 22, 2012 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Vilified by the Republicans who want his job, President Barack Obama will stand before the nation Tuesday night determined to frame the election-year debate...
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EU finance chiefs to meet as Greek talks stallJan 22, 2012 10:00 pm - PARIS — European finance ministers will try on Monday to give new momentum to talks on a Greek debt relief deal that is crucial to avoid a default, but a European diplom...
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BlackBerry maker co-CEOs step downJan 22, 2012 10:00 pm - TORONTO — BlackBerry maker Research in Motion's co-CEOs, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, announced they have stepped down as co-CEOs and co-chairmen of the once-iconic...
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Millionaires back Buffett tax on wealthy — if they’re exemptJan 22, 2012 6:08 am - Millionaires support Warren Buffett’s view that the wealthiest should pay more in taxes, as long as it’s other rich Americans, according to a survey released. About 71 p...
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Leaving a job? Take your 401(k) with youJan 22, 2012 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Don't forget to take your 401(k) on the way out. As the job market picks up, one of the most important loose ends to tend to when changing jobs is your workpl...
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Taxes: Individual, capital gains rates unchanged for 2012Jan 22, 2012 5:11 am - As Americans receive their first paychecks of the new year, there are some tax provisions they can count on. Individual tax rates will be the same for 2012 as they were ...
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Taxes: All 2011 unemployment insurance benefits taxableJan 22, 2012 5:11 am - The jobless rate is dipping, but millions of people are still out of work. And that could have implications when they file their income tax returns. Collecting unemploym...
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Economy threatens primate haven in TexasJan 22, 2012 5:05 am - The approach to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary in Dilley, Texas, has an ominous look: lonely dirt road, padlocked gate, a sign warning “Not Open to the Public.” In...