Finance
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U.S. bank failures this year by stateDec 28, 2012 4:15 pm - Here are the 51 U.S. bank failures so far this year by state. Listed are the date each bank was closed, where it was based and its assets. Georgia: First State Ba...
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Fewer US banks failing as industry strengthensDec 28, 2012 12:29 pm - WASHINGTON — U.S. banks are ending the year with their best profits since 2006 and fewer failures than at any time since the financial crisis struck in 2008. They’re hel...
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U.S. Treasury to take steps to avoid borrowing limitDec 27, 2012 6:20 am - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department will begin taking steps on Friday to delay hitting the government’s $16.4 trillion borrowing limit on Dec. 31. Treasury Secret...
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Higher taxes, lower pay loomDec 22, 2012 5:17 pm - WASHINGTON — Workers probably won’t feel the full brunt of next year’s tax increases in their January paychecks, but don’t be fooled by the temporary reprieve. No matter...
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Economists forecasting moderate 2013 growthDec 22, 2012 6:19 am - WASHINGTON — Business economists believe the country will see modest growth in 2013 with strength coming from a further rebound in housing which will help offset weaknes...
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Groupon to buy online service CommerceInterfaceDec 21, 2012 3:26 pm - Associated Press CHICAGO — Online deals company Groupon says it will buy online retail manager CommerceInterface for an undisclosed amount. Groupon said Friday that the ...
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FDA says fast-growing fish would not harm natureDec 21, 2012 3:25 pm - WASHINGTON — Federal health regulators say a genetically modified salmon that grows twice as fast as normal is unlikely to harm the environment, clearing the way for the...
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Import, export cargo at risk as port strike loomsDec 21, 2012 3:23 pm - Shipments of clothing, auto parts and frozen food risk being gridlocked at U.S. ports from Maine to Texas as about 15,000 dock workers prepare to strike. The Internation...
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Signs suggest better economy if 'cliff' is avertedDec 21, 2012 3:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Fresh signs of a strengthening U.S. economy on Friday suggested that if Congress and the White House can avert the “fiscal cliff,” the economic recovery mig...
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Getco buying Knight Capital in $1.4B dealDec 19, 2012 10:44 am - NEW YORK — Nearly five months after a major software malfunction at Knight Capital roiled financial markets, the trading firm has agreed to sell itself to a competitor, ...