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European Ministers Weigh Details of Stress Test (Jul-12, 21:17 EDT )-- Discussions are aimed at deciding how much information to reveal after the bank tests are completed.
As Some Vow to Scale Back, Panasonic Pushes Vast Catalog (Jul-12, 21:12 EDT )-- Critics say the Japanese manufacturer is losing markets to more focused and agile companies.
Chinese Factories Now Compete to Woo Laborers (Jul-12, 21:01 EDT )-- High demand for factory labor has emboldened workers and inspired a spate of strikes, resulting in higher salaries and better treatment for some laborers.
Snowe to Back Financial Regulation Bill (Jul-12, 20:58 EDT )-- With three Republicans on board, Democrats have the votes they need to pass legislation.
Advertising: Hefner Moves to Make Playboy Private (Jul-12, 20:40 EDT )-- Hugh Hefner offered to buy up the remaining third of the Playboy stock he does not already own for a sizable premium.
Britain’s Recession Was Deeper Than Estimated (Jul-12, 20:40 EDT )-- Statisticians said gross domestic product fell by 6.4 percent from peak to trough during the recession, worse than the 6.2 percent drop reported previously.
Automated Debt-Collection Lawsuits Engulf Courts (Jul-12, 20:40 EDT )-- As millions of Americans fall behind on bills, debt collection law firms have been clogging courtrooms with suits seeking repayment.
Small-Business Lending Is Down, but Reasons Still Elude the Experts (Jul-12, 20:40 EDT )-- The Fed chief said that stepped up lending to creditworthy businesses would bolster the recovery and reduce unemployment.
Dealbook: Paulson Likes What He Sees in Overhaul (Jul-12, 20:39 EDT )-- Henry M. Paulson Jr., the former Treasury secretary, wishes he’d had the tools in the financial reform bill when the 2008 financial crisis began.
Consumer Reports Says iPhone 4 Has Design Flaw (Jul-12, 20:30 EDT )-- Consumer Reports said it would not recommend the iPhone 4 because a hardware flaw in its antenna sometimes resulted in dropped calls.
Frequent Flier: Absent-Minded Mishaps on a Big Day (Jul-12, 20:20 EDT )-- On a flight to Florida to make her initial appearance on the Home Shopping Network, Karen Robinovitz, of Purple Lab cosmetics, lost her cellphone. Twice.
On the Road: Companies Want to See Air Fees Before Buying (Jul-12, 20:10 EDT )-- Corporate travel managers often cannot anticipate the real cost of a flight when they book it because they are not shown all of the extra fees.
Johnson & Johnson Buying Micrus Endovascular (Jul-12, 20:10 EDT )-- Johnson will pay $480 million in cash for Micrus Endovascular, which makes catheters and other devices to treat stroke-related problems in the brain.
Video Shows New Cap Put On Leaking BP Gulf Well (Jul-12, 19:26 EDT )-- The company has said the next step will be running tests to make sure there are no other leaks from the well. Tests and monitoring could last from six hours to two days, and oil will still leak into the Gulf during that time.
Hefner Seeks To Tighten Hold On 'Playboy' (Jul-12, 17:49 EDT )-- Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still bring in profits even if the ink-on-paper magazine is past its prime.
U.S. Issues New Moratorium On Offshore Drilling (Jul-12, 16:04 EDT )-- Interior Secretary Ken Salazar made the announcement Monday, arguing that a pause is still needed to ensure that oil and gas companies implement safety measures to reduce risks -- and are prepared to handle spills.
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