Finance
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5 reasons the U.S. job market might be weakeningApr 14, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Economists mostly shrugged off news that U.S. hiring slowed in March as a one-month aberration warped by warm weather. But what if they're wrong? What if th...
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Pennsylvania is No. 2 gambling market in U.S.Apr 08, 2012 6:28 am - PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s 11 casinos pulled in more than $233.1 million in gross slot machine revenue last month, setting an all-time monthly high since the state’s ...
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Europe’s central bank looks in vain for growthApr 08, 2012 6:22 am - FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe is searching for something to get growth going again and pull the eurozone’s heavily indebted countries out of their troubles — but with litt...
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Eel market sizzles as prices hit $2000 a pound in MaineApr 08, 2012 6:19 am - PORTLAND, Maine — Tiny translucent elvers — alien-looking baby eels the size of toothpicks, with big black eyes and spines — are mysterious creatures, floating thousands...
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What to do if you suspect credit card data was breachedApr 08, 2012 6:12 am - The latest security breach involving credit-card data serves as an important reminder for cardholders to take precautions in order to protect their personal information....
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Occupy London hinders food sales more than banker bonusesApr 08, 2012 6:11 am - Occupy London’s last protest camp may hinder bankers’ lunchtime burritos more than their bonuses. Protesters’ brightly colored tents and banners in Finsbury Square are y...
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Kelley Blue Book names 2012 Brand Image Award winnersApr 08, 2012 6:08 am - Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car information, has selected its winners of the 2012 Brand Image Awards. These awards, based on consumer perc...
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Wading deeper into vacation rental phishing scamsApr 08, 2012 6:01 am - The rental villa on the French Riviera that Sonia Guillaume found online looked picture-perfect. It featured an impeccably manicured garden, spacious living areas, a poo...
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'Made in America' making a comebackApr 08, 2012 6:00 am - LINCOLNTON, N.C. — When Bruce Cochrane's family furniture company became an empty factory, he wouldn't drive by the building even though it was just a short ride from ho...
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Study: Lending to small business stalls in FebruaryApr 08, 2012 6:00 am - NEW YORK — The pace of lending to small businesses appears to be at a standstill. A study released by PayNet, a financial research firm, shows that lending was virtually...