Business Stories from February 1, 2015 (Change date)
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Once ubiquitous, parking garages fall to the wrecking ballFeb 02, 2015 10:01 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - When they were built, parking garages were supposed to help save downtowns from being eclipsed by suburban developments. But decades after cities tore...
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A green energy blueprint's vision, unmet in LiberiaFeb 02, 2015 10:01 am - On paper, the pitch was simple. Buchanan Renewables, a green energy company backed by the U.S. government's Overseas Private Investment Corporation, would convert Liberi...
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American falls in airfare squeeze as discounters add seatsFeb 02, 2015 10:01 am - American Airlines Group Inc. fell the most among its U.S. peers after saying that airfares are starting to drop as low-fare domestic rivals add seating capacity in some ...
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U.S. loans fueled insider deal, failed power plan in LiberiaFeb 02, 2015 10:01 am - BUCHANAN, Liberia - The auburn-red soil and lush green vegetation lured the foreign investors to Liberia's third-largest city with visions of environmental gold. They f...
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For traders, oil's plunge takes a toll on egos and accountsFeb 02, 2015 3:44 pm - NEW YORK - The plunge in oil has crushed the Russian ruble, erased $80 billion from Exxon Mobil's market value and pushed Venezuela to the brink of economic collapse. B...
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Decoding the jargon of mutual funds: a look from A to EFeb 03, 2015 6:26 am - NEW YORK - Few industries slip into jargon as much as the investing world. As quickly as you can give your shoe size, mutual fund managers can rattle off their "active s...
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As the cost of gasoline shrinks, small businesses think bigFeb 02, 2015 3:44 pm - NEW YORK - For small business owners who deliver goods and services via car, truck or SUV, lower gas prices have brought more customers within reach and put more money i...
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Career Coach: Here's what to look for when using an agency to find a jobFeb 02, 2015 10:01 am - In today's difficult job market, I often get questions from readers about whether they should use outside agencies such as an employment agency, temporary agency or exec...
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Work Advice: Smartphones and the slipperly slope of lost privacyFeb 01, 2015 6:30 am - Q: I am a federal employee. Our agency is deploying smartphones to replace our BlackBerry devices. The new phones have a GPS feature that cannot be disabled. HR says the...
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Not everyone supports Lakemoor business planFeb 03, 2015 11:07 am - A key part of Lakemoor's big picture strategy to improve its image and lure business is coming into focus, but not all affected government bodies are on board with the k...