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Stocks lower as attention turns back to European troubles
USA TODAY By Daniel Wagner, AP US stocks followed European markets lower Tuesday as traders continued to fret about political uncertainty caused by elections in Greece and France. By Richard Drew, AP Trader George Baskinger, right, works on the floor of the New … GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, stocks fall on Greek commitment worries Euro Weakens for 7th Day as Greece Struggles to Form Government Europe woes pressure US stocks |
May 08 2012
Stocks lower as attention turns back to European troubles – USA TODAY
May 07 2012
European voters reject austerity; what happens now? – USA TODAY
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European voters reject austerity; what happens now?
USA TODAY By Sarah DiLorenzo, AP PARIS – A day after Francois Hollande rode to power in France on a slogan of "change now" the conversation in Europe is already different: Austerity has become a dirty word. By Pascal Le Segretain, Getty Images French citizens … GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities mixed, euro dips after elections French, Italian, Spanish Stocks Shake Off Election Worries The Greek crisis will fast expose Mr Hollande |
May 05 2012
Berkshire holders trust Buffett on health outlook – USA TODAY
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Berkshire holders trust Buffett on health outlook
USA TODAY OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Warren Buffett insists that he's feeling good after his recent prostate cancer diagnosis. Based on the questions he got at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, shareholders are taking him at his word. Despite the fact that Buffett … Berkshire's Combs, Weschler Get $ 1 Million Salaries, Incentives Buffett: Successor Will Run Berkshire Well HIGHLIGHTS 2-Buffett, Munger comments at Berkshire meeting |
May 04 2012
Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter profit more than doubles – USA TODAY
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Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit more than doubles
USA TODAY By Josh Funk, AP OMAHA – Warren Buffett's company said Friday its first-quarter profit more than doubled because Berkshire Hathaway's insurance units avoided major disaster losses and the paper value of its derivative contracts improved. Buffett's Berkshire doubles earnings Berkshire Hathaway's 1Q profit more than doubles Buffett group reports 67% rise in profits |
May 02 2012
Target will stop selling Amazon’s Kindle e-readers – USA TODAY
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Target will stop selling Amazon's Kindle e-readers
USA TODAY By Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Target is phasing out Amazon.com's e-reader Kindle at its more than 1700 stores and its website. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos introducing the Kindle Fire. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos introducing the Kindle Fire. After Warning Amazon About Sales Tactics, Target Will Stop Selling Kindles Target ending sales of Amazon's Kindle How important are cameras in a tablet? (poll) |
Apr 29 2012
Report: Apple legally sidesteps billions in taxes – USA TODAY
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Report: Apple legally sidesteps billions in taxes
USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) – A published report says Apple Inc. uses subsidiaries in Ireland, the Netherlands and other low-tax nations as part of a strategy that enables the technology giant to cut its global tax bill by billions of dollars every year. How Apple Sidesteps Billions in Taxes Apple Uses Office Locations to Minimize Tax Burden, NYT Reports |
Apr 29 2012
Dippin’ Dots hopes for a comeback – USA TODAY
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Dippin' Dots hopes for a comeback
USA TODAY By G. Chambers Williams III, The (Nashville) Tennessean NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The self-proclaimed "Ice Cream of the Future" apparently will have a future after all. A file photo of a Dippin' Dots ice cream stand at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa. |
Apr 28 2012
Amazon Kindle Fire is top Android tablet – Technology Today – San Francisco Luxury News
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Amazon Kindle Fire is top Android tablet – Technology Today
San Francisco Luxury News Fifty-four per cent of all Android tablets are Amazon Kindle Fires, according to research from ComScore. The second most popular tablet, Samsung's Galaxy Tab, has 15.4 per cent of the market. Although Amazon's Kindle Fire runs on the Android operating … Kindle Fire taking over Android side of tablet market, report says Amazon First-Quarter Revenue Tops Estimates on Kindle Why the Amazon naysayers should be scared |
Apr 27 2012
USDA: US mad cow was lame, lying down at dairy – USA TODAY
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USDA: US mad cow was lame, lying down at dairy
USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The mad cow that was recently discovered through routine testing in California had been euthanized after it became lame and started lying down at a dairy, federal officials revealed Thursday. By Nati Hamik, AP A herd of cows in … Testing for mad cow off 90 pct. since '05 USDA: Mad cow discovered through testing was lame, lying down at California dairy Holstein With Mad Cow Disease Was Lame, Lying Down |
Apr 23 2012
Wal-Mart stock slides on bribery probe – USA TODAY
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Wal-Mart stock slides on bribery probe
USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) – Shares of Wal-Mart Stores fell nearly 5% after a news report alleged executives at the company's Mexican subsidiary carried out a vast bribery scheme and tried to hush it up. By Dieu Nalio Chery, AP A van covered by a mural sits parked … Wal-Mart dogged by bribery allegations in Mexico Michaels Stores CEO Implicated in Wal-Mart Bribery Case US lawmakers launch Wal-Mart bribery investigation |
Apr 22 2012
With energy firm’s takeover, is Argentina the new Venezuela? – USA TODAY
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With energy firm's takeover, is Argentina the new Venezuela?
USA TODAY By Catherine Boyle, CNBC.com As the dust settles on Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement that the state would seize control of assets owned by Repsol-backed energy company YPF, many are worried that other companies will … Spain Urges Nations to Sanction Argentina Argentine support for Kirchner on YPF takeover Repsol threats against any YPF investors |
Apr 20 2012
US Airways reports deal with 3 American Airlines unions – USA TODAY
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US Airways reports deal with 3 American Airlines unions
USA TODAY By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY US Airways Group Inc. says it has made deals with the three unions at American Airlines. The contracts would cover American Airlines workers if there's a merger with US Airways. However, US Airways says no deal on a … US Airways Sets Terms With AMR Unions for Possible Merger American unions support possible US Air merger American Air unions would support US Airways merge |
Apr 19 2012
Starbucks de-bugs its menu offerings – USA TODAY
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Starbucks de-bugs its menu offerings
USA TODAY By Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY By Elaine Thompson, AP A customer holds a coffee drink in front of a Starbucks coffee shop at the company's corporate headquarters in Seattle as another patron walks out the door. By Elaine Thompson, AP A customer holds a … Starbucks to stop using 'crushed bug' dye Starbucks to stop using dye made from crushed insects Starbucks to Stop Using Bug Extract to Color Frappuccinos |
Apr 17 2012
Troops owe IRS $390 million – USA TODAY
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Troops owe IRS $ 390 million
USA TODAY By Andrew Tilghman, Military Times About 60000 active-duty troops and reservists owe the IRS roughly $ 390 million in back taxes, in part because of confusion caused by frequent overseas deployments and address changes. "Military tax returns are a … This Year's Fight Over Taxing the Middle Class—And the Rich How to Pay No Taxes: Ten Strategies Used By the Rich IRS Tax Deadline Has Arrived |
Apr 15 2012
Your taxes aren’t due today! – KTBS
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Your taxes aren't due today!
KTBS Before you start to panic, remember that you still have a couple more days to get your return filed to Uncle Sam. While the tax filing deadline typically falls on April 15, this year taxes are due Tuesday, April 17. The extra break was granted because … Tax Day: Extension Poll: Who Hasn't Done Their Taxes Yet? Should You File for a Tax Extension? |
Apr 15 2012
Ford sets biggest loser diet goal of 750 pounds a car – USA TODAY
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Ford sets biggest loser diet goal of 750 pounds a car
USA TODAY By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Attention, dieters. If you think you have it hard, consider what Ford Motor is going through. It's created a goal of cutting 750 pounds of ugly, dangerous fat out of every car by the end of the decade. Biggest loser? Ford cutting 750 pounds a car Ford To Lighten Up Cars Ford, Dow to explore carbon fiber use in vehicles |
Apr 15 2012
Best Buy announces locations for store closings – USA TODAY
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Best Buy announces locations for store closings
USA TODAY RICHFIELD, Minnesota (AP) – Best Buy on Saturday announced the locations of 50 stores that it is closing this year, including seven in California, six in Illinois and six in the company's home state of Minnesota. By David Woo, AP By David Woo, … Millard store on Best Buy 'close list' Best Buy announces six Chicago-area store closings Best Buy stores closing in Westwood, Moreno Valley, Ontario, Tustin |
Apr 11 2012
Why the Dow Bounced Back Today – DailyFinance
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Why the Dow Bounced Back Today
DailyFinance By Dan Newman, The Motley Fool Despite holding the second smallest weighting of Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEX: ^DJI) components, the market gleefully welcomed Alcoa's (NYS: AA) earnings beat and gained 0.70% today to snap its longest losing … Stocks rise but investors worry that deeper sell-off is underway Stocks snap five-day losing streak US Stocks End Five-Day Slide |
Apr 10 2012
Obama: Tax the rich to grow the economy – USA TODAY
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Obama: Tax the rich to grow the economy
USA TODAY By David Jackson, USA TODAY President Obama plans to say today that the nation faces a stark economic choice: Continue giving tax breaks to the nation's wealthiest citizens or risk funding for essential middle class programs. The Buffett Rule's Billionaire Backers: Meet The Super-Rich Who Want To Pay … Obama in Florida pressing for 'Buffett rule' What the 'Buffett rule' reveals about Obama tax reform plans |
Apr 07 2012
Spring means long days, pretty flowers – and expensive gas – USA TODAY
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Spring means long days, pretty flowers – and expensive gas
USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) – Ahh, spring. The days get longer, flowers bloom, and gasoline gets more expensive. By David Goldman, AP Delta Brogden pumps gas March 16 at a station in Atlanta. By David Goldman, AP Delta Brogden pumps gas March 16 at a station in … Spring: A Time for Flowers, High Gasoline Prices |
Apr 03 2012
Fed officials worried job gains could fade – USA TODAY
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Fed officials worried job gains could fade
USA TODAY By Martin Crutsinger, AP WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve policymakers are worried that recent strong gains in hiring could fizzle if US economic growth doesn't pick up. By Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke arrives at George Washington … Fed turns down volume on stimulus talk Few Signs of Further Fed Action in Latest Minutes Fed Mulls Additional Stimulus, Minutes Reveal |
Apr 02 2012
Stocks end higher on encouraging US manufacturing report – USA TODAY
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Stocks end higher on encouraging US manufacturing report
USA TODAY By Daniel Wagner, AP A positive report on US manufacturing overshadowed concern about weaker global growth and sent stocks higher Monday. By Richard Drew, AP Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. By Richard Drew, AP Traders on … Wall Street ends higher on manufacturing data US Stocks Edge Toward Multiyear Highs After Manufacturing Data US stocks rise on mixed global economic data |
Mar 31 2012
Postal Service aims direct-mail deal at small businesses – USA TODAY
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Postal Service aims direct-mail deal at small businesses
USA TODAY By Katie Little, CNBC.com By Brett T. Roseman, for USA TODAY By Brett T. Roseman, for USA TODAY The USPS has launched a marketing campaign to promote "Every Door Direct Mail," a shipping service for small business with postage rates starting at 14.5 … US Postal Service Pushing The Envelope With “Every Door Direct Mail” Campaign USPS touts direct mail for small business Postal Service faces huge cuts |
Mar 30 2012
After stocks’ hot start to 2012, is there room to rise? – USA TODAY
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After stocks' hot start to 2012, is there room to rise?
USA TODAY By Matt Krantz, USA TODAY The best yearly start for stocks since 1998 is making it costly for investors to sit on the sidelines — but also stoking fears the market has run too far, too fast. Mark Lennihan, AP Investors on Wall Street are pleased with … Summary Box: Stocks finish up, post strong 1Q US Stocks End Big First Quarter With Gains U.S. Stocks Fall in S&P 500's Biggest Weekly Drop in 2012 |
Mar 30 2012
Feb. consumer spending up, income lags – USA TODAY
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Feb. consumer spending up, income lags
USA TODAY WASHINGTON (AP) – US consumers boosted their spending in February by the most in seven months. But Americans' income barely grew and the saving rate fell to its lowest point in more than two years. By Frank Polich, Getty Images The appliance department … Consumer Spending in US Climbs 0.8%, More Than Forecast spending jump highest since July Spending Shows Big Jump Even as Income Gains Little |
Mar 29 2012
Audit: Illegal overtime in Apple’s China factories – USA TODAY
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Audit: Illegal overtime in Apple's China factories
USA TODAY By Peter Svensson, AP NEW YORK – Workers who assemble iPhones and iPads often put in more than 60 hours per week —and sometimes work for a week straight— in violation of Chinese law, according to the first independent labor audit of the Chinese … Audit Finds Apple Supplier Violates Chinese Work Rules Apple supplier audit finds major wage and overtime violations Apple, Foxconn vow wide revamp of worker conditions |
Mar 25 2012
Self-driving cars get closer every day, but won’t hit you – USA TODAY
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Self-driving cars get closer every day, but won't hit you
USA TODAY By Alisa Priddle, Detroit Free Press By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Driverless or 'autonomous' cars have come a long way since GM and Carnegie Mellon University were testing this SUV loaded with gear in 2008. By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Driverless … Self-driving cars get closer every day Semi-Autonomous Car Could be Licensed By Month's End – Video |
Jan 09 2012
E-books sales surge after holidays – USA TODAY
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E-books sales surge after holidays
USA TODAY The 45-year-old had little interest in e-books – Carolyn McCosh says she has loved "real books, the printed-on-paper kind," ever since she got her St. Louis Public Library card in first grade. The 45-year-old had little interest in e-books — until … |
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City Corner column: eBooks, recycling start the year off right
Victoria Advocate Does the Victoria Public Library offer downloadable eBooks for Kindle? How many titles can be checked out at a time? How long can eBooks be checked out? Yes! The Victoria Public Library is excited to announce that its eBook collection is now compatible … Huntley Libary Holds Drawing For Free Kindle Fires and iPod Nano |
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eBook advantages
Daily Freeman Journal And Kendall Young Library offers a perk for those who have an eBook, iPad or smartphone device. The library is a part of the North Eastern Iowa Bridge to Online Resource Sharing, a consortium with other Iowa libraries to share audio and eBook titles. … |
Dec 28 2011
Year-end books: E-sales surge; where’s Oprah? – USA TODAY
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Year-end books: E-sales surge; where's Oprah?
USA TODAY By Bob Minzesheimer, USA TODAY AP Photo/Mark Lennihan In a year when Borders went out of business and Oprah's Book Club disappeared, e-book sales surged and self-published authors got rich selling 99-cent digital books. But it also was a good year for … |
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About books: Rock 'n roll photographs
Canton Repository By Gary Brown The book's publisher, Kent State University Press, calls “1950s Radio in Color” a “remarkable collection of photographs by one of rock's early champions.” Indeed, “1950s Radio in Color: The Lost Photographs of Deejay Tommy Edwards” by … |
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Top 10 books of 2011
Inman.com As I look back over 2011, one of the blessings for which I'm the most grateful is the ability to bring you books that I believe will enrich your efforts to live well and to make wise decisions when it comes to your homes, mortgages and finances. … |
Dec 28 2011
Notable tech products of 2011, from iPhone 4S to Spotify – USA TODAY
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Notable tech products of 2011, from iPhone 4S to Spotify
USA TODAY Think back to the tech products you were anticipating in 2011: fresh tablets, smartphones, screaming-fast 4G service and more. By Edward C. Baig Now consider which products made a major impact, which fell short, and which frankly came out of nowhere. … |
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Former Tech star Kevin Cone added to 53-man roster
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) FLOWERY BRANCH — Former Georgia Tech standout Kevin Cone, who's been on the Falcons' practice squad, was added to the 53-man roster on Wednesday. Also, linebacker Robert James was added to the roster. The Falcons had room after placing linebacker Mike … |
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