Algonquin Business
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Motorola stock sinks on profit warningJan 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Schaumburg-based Motorola Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profits plunged 84 percent and next quarter could be worse, news that sent its stock into a free fall. M...
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What the rate cut means for borrowersJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - The Federal Reserve's three-quarter percentage point cut in a key interest rate Tuesday was designed to make borrowing cheaper for individuals and corporations, and thus...
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Seniors are using Web to manage their moneyJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Are you finding yourself going to more Web sites of financial institutes? Young or old, you're looking to improve your pocketbook with some quick clicks online. A survey...
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BP to sell three area gas stations, storesJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - The Realtor representing restructuring oil giant BP said Friday it aims to get offers on 56 retail gas station sites nationwide, including some locally, by March 6. Sale...
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Chef prefers home styleJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Lifelong Long Grove resident Tim Almy thought his hometown was in need of a restaurant offering a quick, quality meal. He recently opened an eatery at 132 Old McHenry R...
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Homebuyers can prepare for the worstJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - A Kimball Hill bankruptcy -- and the company has not said it is planning to do that -- could spell trouble for buyers or owners of the builder's homes. Wheeling attorney...
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Online tickets site sells itselfJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Rolling Meadows-based TicketsNow.com -- a ticket reseller that grew out of a one-bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake -- was acquired Tuesday by Ticketmaster for about $265...
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Alcatel-Lucent signs deal to expand U.S. CellularJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Chicago-based U.S. Cellular will be expanding its network and increasing its speed with new equipment and services from Alcatel-Lucent's DuPage County operations. The fi...
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Ticketmaster agrees to buy TicketsNowJan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Ticketmaster, the largest U.S. seller of sports and concert tickets, agreed to buy Rolling Meadows-based TicketsNow, an online ticket reseller, to compete with EBay Inc....
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Waterproof remote wins an award for PDTJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - So you happen to be leaning over the railing of your yacht and you dropped your remote control. If it's the U2 Waterproof System Controller, you're in luck. It'll float....