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New York creates small business loan fund (Jul-8, 12:44 EDT )-- Gov. David Paterson on Wednesday announced the creation of a $50 million Small Business Revolving Loan Fund.
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Stocks Regain Momentum Late in the Day (Jul-8, 15:20 EDT )-- Wall Street was headed for a three-day win streak, building on retail sales numbers and a better-than-expected report on jobless filings.
Raising the Bar on Biomass (Jul-8, 14:46 EDT )-- Based on an exhaustive review of the science on biomass power, Massachusetts regulators say they are revamping their requirements for biomass power projects hoping to take advantage of renewable energy incentives.
Teenage Smoking Rates Spur Calls to Renew Anti-Tobacco Campaigns (Jul-8, 14:38 EDT )-- Experts fear the emphasis on tackling the nation's obesity problem has taken away funds and attention from battling smoking habits.
Merck Plans Layoff of 15% of Work Force (Jul-8, 14:36 EDT )-- The layoffs are the result of the company's merger with Schering-Plough. It will also close research and manufacturing sites around the world.
French News Site Shakes Up Political Establishment (Jul-8, 14:30 EDT )-- Mediapart, a Web site specializing in investigative reporting, has broken a scandal about political donations in France that has rocked the presidency of Nicolas Sarkozy.
Sun Valley: The Year of the No-Deal? (Jul-8, 14:23 EDT )-- This year at Sun Valley, the talk among the moguls has been less about the next big merger than about, at best, smaller deals -- or strenuous denials that sales are in the offing.
EADS Submits Bid to Build Air Force Tankers (Jul-8, 13:59 EDT )-- Boeing plans to submit its bid on Friday as its supporters question whether Airbus has a cost advantage because of European aid.
The Lucrative LeBron Show, First Of Its Kind (Jul-8, 12:00 EDT )-- Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will finally announce his future NBA plans in an ESPN special. Team owners and basketball fans have been on the edges of their seats, trying to guess where he will play next season. James' decision marks a...
Vietnam Short on Dollars, and Confidence (Jul-8, 11:51 EDT )-- Vietnam is opening its economy, but inflation and doubts on the currency mean any bump in the road that cuts exports or foreign investment could leave it without dollars to pay for imports like fuel.
Economy's Signals Still Mixed On Consumers, Jobs (Jul-8, 11:16 EDT )-- Some store sales are being credited to consumers hitting air conditioned malls to escape the heat.
Taking The Sizzle Out Of Summer In The City (Jul-8, 10:53 EDT )-- As the East Coast bakes in triple-digit heat, you can bet it's even more stifling in the asphalt and concrete jungles of cities like New York and Washington than in nearby rural areas. So cities nationwide are increasingly turning to "cool" building...
History Repeating: Weaker Economic Recoveries (Jul-8, 10:32 EDT )-- With each recession since the 1970s, economic recovery has gotten weaker. And economists say the inability to cut interest rates, a weak housing market and volatility will only bolster the pattern as the U.S. tries to recover from the latest recession.
Gulf Beach Nuptials Dry Up With Oil Spill (Jul-8, 09:40 EDT )-- A wedding planner in Mississippi is losing business to the oil spill. Beachfront weddings along the Gulf are less appealing with tar balls and oil mousse in the backdrop.
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