Finance
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Fed stands by stimulus, sees stronger US economyMar 20, 2013 6:50 am - WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy has strengthened after pausing late last year but still needs the Fed’s extraordinary support to he...
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BMO Harris Bank hire expands SBA loan effortsMar 18, 2013 9:06 am - Chicago’s BMO Harris Bank said it has hired Ejaz Syed to lead the bank’s SBA loan program efforts in the Greater Chicago area. Ejaz will be based in Naperville and will ...
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Smart Spending: Lifting the veil on store brandsMar 17, 2013 6:56 am - NEW YORK — Supermarkets including Kroger, Safeway and Whole Foods are improving the image of their store brands with better packaging and more distinctive offerings. But...
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Small businesses find ways to beat skills shortageMar 17, 2013 6:36 am - NEW YORK — There are three jobs open at Rodon Group, a plastic parts manufacturer near Philadelphia. But despite the reports of a shortage of skilled workers nationwide,...
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Investors move into stock mutual funds cautiouslyMar 17, 2013 6:05 am - BOSTON — The Dow Jones industrial average continues to set new records but average investors are still proceeding with caution. While they added to U.S. stock funds in t...
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5 ways to shake winter off your carMar 16, 2013 11:00 pm - DETROIT — Winter can do a number on your car. Slush, salt and cold temperatures take a toll on everything from the tires to the wiper blades. So, as spring approaches, i...
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New Jersey to let casinos accept bets on fantasy teamsMar 16, 2013 6:55 pm - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Peyton Manning’s touchdown passes, Adrian Peterson’s first downs and Darrelle Revis’ interceptions could combine to make someone rich this fall. Ne...
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Buffett gets $120 million while bank payouts hand Dimon nice raiseMar 16, 2013 6:53 pm - Warren Buffett’s cash hoard will pile up $120 million faster each year and Jamie Dimon will get a $1.85 million raise now that JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co., A...
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Fed’s Dallas president says big banks should be broken upMar 16, 2013 1:33 pm - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher said the government should break up the biggest U.S. banks rather than allow them to hold a “too-big- to-fail” ad...
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Boeing CEO got 20% pay hike before 787’s groundingMar 15, 2013 5:22 pm - Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney’s compensation climbed 20 percent to $27.5 million last year, before the planemaker’s marquee 787 Dreamliner was grounded...