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A Flat Day but a Down Month on Wall Street (Aug-31, 15:53 EDT )-- The latest housing data was more upbeat, and the latest on consumer confidence rose in August. But traders were still concerned about Friday’s jobs report.
For Many, a New Job Means Lower Wages (Aug-31, 15:53 EDT )-- Job growth is increasingly polarized between high-paid occupations demanding education and training and low-wage, service-type jobs.
A Greener Champagne Bottle (Aug-31, 15:52 EDT )-- France’s Champagne industry is trying to cut the carbon dioxide it emits transporting billions of tiny bubbles around the world.
India’s Economy Accelerated in Quarter (Aug-31, 15:44 EDT )-- Economists said growth would probably cool slightly in the months ahead, as the world economy slowed.
Taiwan Blocks Sale of Nan Shan, an A.I.G. Unit (Aug-31, 15:40 EDT )-- The proposed $2.15 billion deal was the second to fall apart for the American International Group, which is trying to raise money to repay its federal bailout.
China Illegally Subsidized Aluminum Products, U.S. Rules (Aug-31, 15:40 EDT )-- The Commerce Department declined, however, to rule on claims that China’s undervalued currency amounted to an unlawful subsidy.
New York Lowers 529 Plan Fees (Aug-31, 15:34 EDT )-- New York has cut the fees on its 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan.
F.D.I.C. Gives a Mixed Report on Banks in Quarter (Aug-31, 15:26 EDT )-- The banking sector posted a record $21.6 billion in profit in the quarter, but the list of problem banks increased.
U.S.: China Unfairly Aided Aluminum Industry (Aug-31, 15:20 EDT )-- The Commerce Department stopped short of making a stronger ruling on claims by U.S. leaders and manufacturers that an undervalued Chinese currency gives Beijing's exporters a lopsided price advantage.
Ireland Tries to Keep a Bank From Pulling It Under (Aug-31, 15:05 EDT )-- Anglo-Irish, the midsize Irish lender whose profligacy symbolized the excesses of the real estate bubble, has put a strain on the government’s finances.
Fed Officials Discussed Further Stimulus Steps (Aug-31, 14:51 EDT )-- Federal Reserve officials signaled that they would consider going beyond a modest program to purchase government debt if necessary to boost the economy. Â Minutes of the Fed's Aug. 10 meeting show the central bank recognized that the economy could need...
Fed Minutes Show Divisions on Move to Buy Debt (Aug-31, 14:45 EDT )-- The August meeting ended, however, with the board voting 9 to 1 to buy a modest amount of government debt.
Square Feet: Building on the Past, a Detroit District Thrives (Aug-31, 14:36 EDT )-- Developers in Midtown are refurbishing older buildings, using tax credits and public financing, as much as they are building from scratch.
The Race to Replace Warfarin (Aug-31, 14:26 EDT )-- Leading drug makes are developing new anticoagulant drugs to prevent stroke and systemic blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat disorder.
Strong Bertelsmann Earnings Affirm Ad Upswing (Aug-31, 13:53 EDT )-- Evidence of a rebound in the media industry strengthened when Bertelsmann of Germany reported strong financial results for the first half of 2010 and upgraded its outlook for the whole year.
Chrysler Dealers Gather in Detroit to Hear About Fiat (Aug-31, 13:53 EDT )-- The atmosphere was almost partylike when about 400 Chrysler dealers came to Detroit to talk about putting a Fiat in their future.
Consumer Confidence Rose in August (Aug-31, 13:45 EDT )-- The Conference Board said its index on consumer confidence increased, but Americans remained apprehensive about the economic future.
How Veterinarians Help Predatory Lenders (Aug-31, 07:58 EDT )-- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is probing credit cards being pushed by health care providers, including vets. After a teaser rate expires, the interest charges balloon and leave consumers with unexpectedly big bills.
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