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Lending by Government's business loan plan falls 23pc (Jul-5, 09:53 EDT )-- Lending under a flagship Government small business loan scheme fell by 23pc in the six months leading up to the general election, despite ministers' claims that it would support viable companies.
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European Shares Steady as U.S. Takes Day Off (Jul-5, 09:30 EDT )-- Markets on the Continent found some support in a report showing retail sales in the euro zone rose modestly in May.
Discovering a Soft Spot for Circuitry; Robot Machines as Companions (Jul-5, 09:24 EDT )-- After years of effort to coax empathy from smart machines, robots and devices designed to soothe, support and keep us company are venturing out of the laboratory.
Retailers Devise Stimulus Plans to Revive Sales (Jul-5, 09:22 EDT )-- Tired of waiting for spending to rebound on its own, retailers are taking matters into their own hands, offering unconventional promotions to attract visitors to stores and to get them spending.
Thousands Arrested in Fuel Price Protests in India (Jul-5, 09:01 EDT )-- Protests against a recent increase in fuel prices shut down businesses across India, and thousands of people were arrested as violence flared in some cities.
A New Tool to Teach Children About Money (Jul-5, 06:00 EDT )-- FamZoo, a new online virtual bank, is aimed at helping parents teach their children about the value of money.
Cougar Capitalism (Jul-5, 05:00 EDT )-- One economist's take on what the financial and political success of Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman says about feminism and capitalism.
McDonald's To Makeover Its Menu (Jul-5, 03:00 EDT )-- McDonald's is scrapping some items that are selling poorly like the Big 'N Tasty burger, and it's adding some choices it hopes will be more popular. Later this month, McDonald's will add strawberry-banana smoothies to its expanding beverage menu. And...
Strike Over Fuel Prices Cripples India (Jul-5, 03:00 EDT )-- In India, demonstrators have taken to the streets to protest rising fuel prices. In New Delhi, the strike has shut down the city. Demonstrators are protesting the government's decision to remove the lid on the price of gas.
A Youthful Market Spurns the Wares of Microsoft (Jul-5, 01:12 EDT )-- Its recent cancellation of the Kin smartphone adds to a long list of product misfires â€" from watches to music players â€" that have plagued Microsoft’s consumer division.
At Yahoo, Using Queries to Steer News Coverage (Jul-5, 01:10 EDT )-- The editors of The Upshot will use search data to create news articles that â€" if the process works as intended â€" will draw in more readers.
Gaps in Watchdog Journalism Reflected in News From a Trial (Jul-5, 01:10 EDT )-- At the end of a Chicago trial with roots two decades old, a reporter is again out of a job in journalism.
Democrats and Republicans Square Off Over Jobs (Jul-5, 01:10 EDT )-- Democrats hope voters will punish Republicans in the midterm elections for blocking extended unemployment benefits; Republicans believe the public is more concerned about deficits.
Magazines Riled by a Potential Rise in Postal Rates (Jul-5, 01:03 EDT )-- Magazine publishers said they would take legal action if the Postal Service raised rates because the costs would affect their financial stability.
Sharp Edge: One Man's Quest To Improve Saw Safety (Jul-4, 23:01 EDT )-- Every year, more than 3,000 people around the U.S. cut off their fingers or thumbs in table saw accidents, according to federal data. One entrepreneur created a device called SawStop that prevents such injuries. But mainstream tool companies have been...
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