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U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in July (Sep-9, 15:50 EDT )-- The 14 percent decline in the trade deficit in July should give a lift to overall economic growth.
With White House Backing, an Envoy for Manufacturing (Sep-9, 15:45 EDT )-- The administration has pledged subsidies and tax credits to spur manufacturing in the United States, but has said the lead must come from the private sector.
Be Wary of Add-On Insurance (Sep-9, 15:36 EDT )-- The Consumer Federation of America recently warned consumers to be wary of buying add-on insurance for a number of reasons.
Union Accuses China of Illegal Clean Energy Subsidies (Sep-9, 15:30 EDT )-- The United Steelworkers union plans to file a legal case that accuses China of violating World Trade Organization rules.
Tax Code Overhaul As Tough As Doing Your 1040 (Sep-9, 15:00 EDT )-- There's broad agreement among economists that a new tax system should have few loopholes and relatively low tax rates. But that's where the consensus ends. Rewriting the tax code in Washington is tricky, and as one tax expert put it, right now there is...
It Takes More Than Passion (Sep-9, 14:57 EDT )-- Responding to reader comments on why some business owners succeed.
U.S. Opposes European Emission Charges for Airlines (Sep-9, 14:54 EDT )-- The United States has stepped up pressure to stop European regulators from charging airlines for their greenhouse gas emissions when they take off and land in Europe.
Bracing for Cuts, Military Firms Shed Workers (Sep-9, 14:41 EDT )-- Tightened spending at the Pentagon is unsettling the defense industry. A quarter of executives at Lockheed Martin jumped at the chance to take a buyout.
Lobbyists Rush to Hire G.O.P. Staff Ahead of Midterm Vote (Sep-9, 14:10 EDT )-- With Democrats in danger of losing control of Congress, some lobbying shops, trade groups and contractors are moving to hire more Republicans.
Oracle's Hiring Of Ex-HP Chief Creates Drama (Sep-9, 14:00 EDT )-- On Monday, the ousted chief executive of Hewlett-Packard was named co-president of rival Oracle. Mark Hurd, who helped revive a struggling HP, was forced out earlier this year after a scandal involving expense reports and a female contractor. On...
A Closer Look At Past Tax Overhaul Attempts (Sep-9, 13:20 EDT )-- The complexity of the tax code makes it easy to bash, but efforts to revamp the system have proven that it's a real political minefield. Nevertheless, frustration over the tax system often reaches a fever pitch. Here are some highlights of past...
Fast-Food Deal on a Fast Track (Sep-9, 13:08 EDT )-- 3G Capital’s acquisition agreement with Burger King provides for a novel dual-track process, the Deal Professor writes.
SAP Looks to Benefit From the Oracle Tempest (Sep-9, 12:14 EDT )-- SAP’s co-chief executive sees an opportunity in the high-profile executive shuffling at Oracle, its rival.
Google Advertises Its Display Advertising (Sep-9, 12:06 EDT )-- Google has a new advertising campaign for its own display ad platform.
For-Profit Schools Balk At Stricter Regulations (Sep-9, 11:53 EDT )-- The Department of Education released a proposal last month to tighten rules on how much debt students at for-profit colleges and universities can rack up. The for-profit education business has responded with an aggressive campaign to rally public...
In Land of Fast Cars and Trains, Buses Try to Make Inroads (Sep-9, 11:24 EDT )-- That it is taking so long to lift a ban on intercity bus service in Germany is a reminder that, despite steady change, barriers to full-bore free enterprise remain in Europe.
Apple Loosens Rules for App Approvals (Sep-9, 09:39 EDT )-- Apple says it will make its app approval process more transparent.
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