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Old Debts Never Die; They Are Sold to Collectors (Jul-30, 15:54 EDT )-- Collecting old consumer debts has become a labyrinthine industry involving buyers of secondhand debt, muddled statutes of limitation, lawsuits and, sometimes, abusive tactics.
Chrysler To Add Jobs, Save Michigan Factory (Jul-30, 15:54 EDT )-- Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit and spare it from a planned closure. The decision is a show of optimism that consumers will embrace the company's refurbished midsize sedans.
Lessons from End of the Charles River Deal (Jul-30, 15:51 EDT )-- The Deal Professor examines the termination of Charles River Laboratories' deal for WuXi PharmaTech and the lessons it provides for buyers in this post-crisis market for mergers and acquisitions.
F.D.A. Clears Way for Embryonic Stem Cell Trial Using Patients (Jul-30, 15:44 EDT )-- Using human embryonic stem cells, the trial will be tested in patients with new spinal cord injuries.
Shares Are Little Changed in the End (Jul-30, 15:20 EDT )-- Investors were particularly fretful about the G.D.P. report because it comes at the end of a run of worse than expected economic data and a warning from the Fed.
European Bank Stress Tests Worked: Sort Of (Jul-30, 15:20 EDT )-- Market data is starting to provide an indication of whether the stress tests on the largest European banks had the desired effect on confidence.
Obama Touts Car Revival as He Is Dogged by a Slowdown (Jul-30, 15:16 EDT )-- The G.D.P. report provided a lesson in how hard it is going to be to turn around the perception and the reality that the recovery is sputtering.
Senator Seeks Data on Complaints About Artificial Joints (Jul-30, 15:08 EDT )-- Senator Grassley requested data from Zimmer Holdings, a maker of artificial hips and knees, on how it responded to complaints from surgeons.
Patient Money: For Most, Implants Beat Dentures, but at a Price (Jul-30, 14:46 EDT )-- Prosthetic teeth attached to the jaw with titanium screws are preferred for replacing lost teeth, but they’re expensive, and insurance coverage is usually minimal.
With Recovery Slowing, the Jobs Outlook Fades (Jul-30, 14:35 EDT )-- With growth at an annual rate of 2.4 percent in the second quarter and the stimulus fading, an analyst says the rest of the year will feel like a recession.
Shortcuts: The Benefits of Volunteerism, if the Service Is Real (Jul-30, 14:28 EDT )-- Even community service done simply to build a résumé for college can be a good thing, but there needs to be a connection between the work and the overall issue.
I.M.F. Urges Changes From China (Jul-30, 14:27 EDT )-- The I.M.F. urges Beijing to bolster consumption and allow its currency to appreciate more rapidly, changes that could help rebalance the global economy.
Nuclear Woes Hurt Bottom Line at EDF (Jul-30, 14:01 EDT )-- The French energy giant cited costs related to its U.S. nuclear ventures and the construction of its latest generation nuclear power plant in France, which will be delayed until 2014.
SEC Accuses Billionaire Brothers Of Fraud (Jul-30, 14:00 EDT )-- The SEC has sued two Texas billionaire brothers known for their support of conservatives, claiming they misled investors to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. Overby
Chevy Volt May Not Cut Efficiency Mustard (Jul-30, 14:00 EDT )-- Robert Siegel speaks with John Voelcker, editor of GreenCarReports.com, and senior editor of High Gear Media Inc., about why the Chevy Volt may not qualify for a California Tax Rebate of $5,000, and why single drivers of Volts may not be able to use...
Waiting for a Facebook I.P.O.? Keep Waiting (Jul-30, 13:52 EDT )-- For anyone chomping at the bit to get their hands on a piece of a public Facebook, the wait may have grown a little longer.
Beyond Cuts: High-Tech 'Band-Aids' Call Doctors (Jul-30, 13:52 EDT )-- A new generation of wireless medical sensors mounted on an adhesive strip can call a doctor and transmit key data when they detect a problem. But federal regulators, who want to make sure the technology is safe, have yet to iron out regulations for...
Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Risk (Jul-30, 12:23 EDT )-- Calcium supplements are widely prescribed, particularly among women over 50, as a way to reduce fractures and increase bone density. But a new study suggests those pills carry some potential risks for your heart.
New BP CEO: Some Efforts To Be Scaled Back (Jul-30, 11:44 EDT )-- The changes do not signify a lessening of the oil giant's commitment to clean up the oil spill, but do signify that some areas don't need a continuing effort, incoming executive Bob Dudley said Friday.
Pace Of The Nation's Economic Recovery Slows Down (Jul-30, 07:36 EDT )-- U.S. growth slowed to a 2.4 percent rate in the second quarter, the weakest pace in nearly a year. That compares with the upwardly revised 3.7 percent increase in the first quarter of this year.
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