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Fast food wars sizzle
Burger King opens Whopper Bars in a bid to ramp up its offerings as bigger rival McDonald’s wins customers with value and premium offerings.
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Debit card switch
Consumers face new debit card changes that could leave them in a lurch at the register. Consumers now have to opt-in for overdraft protection.
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GM delays IPO filing
General Motors delayed its initial public offering filing until early next week, a source familiar with the matter said Friday. Wall Street had it...
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Pop up stores
A temporary store dedicated to just Kellogg Pop Tarts opened in Times Square in the midst of difficult retail environment.
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Jobless cast deeper shadow
A surprise jump in first-time applications for U.S. unemployment assistance to a six-month high provided fresh evidence the economic recovery has s...
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GM takes twists and turns
The automaker posted its biggest quarterly profit in six years as analysts expect the company to file an IPO which could cut the government’s stake...
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Fed takes steps to aid recovery
The U.S. central bank will buy more government debt, in a move aimed at keeping borrowing costs low and help prop up the economy.
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Stocks fall as Fed steps up
Wall Street closed lower for the third time in four sessions as investors took a cautious view of the Federal Reserve’s new debt-buying plan aimed ...
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Wall St. slumps on global fears
Worries about the global economy sent Wall Street back into negative territory for the year as investors dumped stocks around the globe.
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Fewer mortgages under water
Fewer American homeowners owed more on their mortgages than their homes were worth in the second quarter, a sign the rate of foreclosures may slow...
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HP CEO exit sparks concern
As the markets reacted to news that Hewlett-Packard’s CEO had resigned amid a scandal, uncertainty about the company's future leadership ...
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Economy stumbles on jobs
Economic fears gathered pace after U.S. payrolls fell in July and the private sector added fewer jobs than anticipated, indicating a slow economic...
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Hewlett-Packard CEO steps down
A surprise resignation at the top of computer and printer giant Hewlett-Packard shocked investors. Wall Street finished lower after another drop in...
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Hi-tech wine dispenser
The U.S. state of Pennyslvania is rolling out self-serve wine vending kiosks that require users to pass a breath alcohol test analyzed by the machine.
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The future of digital music
Cloud-based music services offer music acqusition, sharing and storage services. Apple and Google reportedly are lining up their offerings.
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Stocks rise on job optimism
U.S. stocks rose after a report showed a slight improvement in private employment as investors wait for Friday’s jobs report.
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