Finance
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JPMorgan confronting BofA-led bond bears on loss: credit marketsFeb 04, 2013 9:49 am - The biggest investment-grade bond loss in 14 months is bolstering Bank of America Corp.’s view that the unprecedented bull market in the notes is over. JPMorgan Chase & ...
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As America ages, senior care options flourishFeb 02, 2013 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Millions of families are beginning to grapple with the one major health expense for which most Americans are not insured: long-term care. About 10 million s...
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Hundreds watch as San Diego power plant implodesFeb 02, 2013 5:40 pm - CHULA VISTA, Calif. — In a matter of minutes, a hulking power plant that loomed over San Diego Bay since the late 1950s was demolished Saturday, to make way for a city p...
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Solar development absorbing California farmlandFeb 02, 2013 4:29 pm - FRESNO, Calif. — There’s a land rush of sorts going on across the nation’s most productive farming region, but these buyers don’t want to grow crops. They want to plant ...
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Initial public offerings next weekFeb 01, 2013 3:08 pm - NEW YORK — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT and SEC filings. Week of F...
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Global growth boosts MasterCard 4Q net incomeJan 31, 2013 8:07 am - MasterCard’s net income rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter as its overseas business continued to expand, the company said Thursday. The results benefited by compar...
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Fed says growth pause temporary, keeps up stimulusJan 31, 2013 5:44 am - WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy “paused” in recent months because of temporary factors and reaffirmed its commitment to try to stim...
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After online push, Gatorade to remove controversial ingredientJan 25, 2013 3:28 pm - NEW YORK — PepsiCo Inc. is removing a controversial ingredient from its Gatorade sports drink in response to customer complaints. Molly Carter, a spokeswoman for the com...
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Exxon passes Apple as most valuable companyJan 25, 2013 3:21 pm - NEW YORK — Exxon has once again surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable company after the iPhone and iPad maker saw its stock price falter. Apple Inc.’s stock has b...
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S&P rating makes Illinois the country’s worst stateJan 25, 2013 2:26 pm - Illinois’ already disastrous financial situation worsened Friday as another credit rating agency downgraded its rating to the worst of any state in the country, blaming ...