Business Stories from August 15, 2012 (Change date)
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Indian PM urges steps to boost economyAug 15, 2012 6:36 am - NEW DELHI — India’s national security is at risk if urgent steps are not taken to boost economic growth, attract new investment in infrastructure and legislate against c...
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Oil falls to near $93 on US stockpile increaseAug 15, 2012 6:35 am - BANGKOK — Oil fell to near $93 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a rise in oil supplies offset U.S. retail sales data showing Americans spending more. Benchmark oil for S...
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Markets stutter as Fed stimulus hopes fadeAug 15, 2012 6:34 am - LONDON — Markets struggled for direction in light trading volumes Wednesday though waning expectations of an imminent monetary stimulus in the U.S. gave traders an incen...
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UK unemployment falls to 8 pct despite recessionAug 15, 2012 6:32 am - LONDON — Unemployment in the United Kingdom dropped to 8 percent in the three months through June, possibly due to a spate of hiring associated with the Olympic Games, o...
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German Cabinet approves strengthened export lawsAug 15, 2012 6:31 am - BERLIN — The Economy Ministry says Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet has agreed upon changes to strengthen and modernize the country’s export laws. One major focus is o...
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Netflix to expand service to ScandinaviaAug 15, 2012 6:30 am - LOS GATOS, Calif. — Netflix is looking to broaden its presence in Europe, announcing Wednesday that it will offer streaming TV shows and movies in Norway, Denmark, Swede...
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Popular Bumbo infant floor seat recalledAug 15, 2012 6:29 am - WASHINGTON — About 4 million Bumbo Baby Seats are being recalled after nearly two dozen reports of skull fractures. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says babies ca...
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DHS launches new immigration programAug 15, 2012 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Tuesday directed young illegal immigrants to fill out new forms and pay $465 if they want to apply under a new program that woul...
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From Bill Gates, a toilet challenge spills forthAug 15, 2012 6:00 am - SEATTLE — These aren't your typical loos. One uses microwave energy to transform human waste into electricity. Another captures urine and uses it for flushing. And still...
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