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Small business loan program out of cash (Jul-13, 13:02 EDT )-- Government-backed loans to the nation's small businesses dropped sharply last month after a key federal program ran out of money. The reduction in lending comes as officials are scrambling to find a way to stimulate the small-business sector.
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Saying Demand Was Strong, Intel Tops Forecast (Jul-13, 15:44 EDT )-- Revenue rose 34 percent for the chipmaker, which posted net income of $2.9 billion.
Kids' Money Questions: Do You Make More Than Daddy? (Jul-13, 15:21 EDT )-- Maybe you are the bigger breadwinner, but it's important first to figure out why a child wants to know this.
A 6-Day Winning Streak for U.S. Indexes (Jul-13, 15:18 EDT )-- Shares ended Tuesday sharply higher, propelled by a strong start to earnings season.
A Summer Roundup: Goldman, Playboy and More (Jul-13, 14:49 EDT )-- The Deal Professor takes stock of recent developments regarding Goldman Sachs, Aon's acquisition of Hewitt Associates, Hugh Hefner's preliminary bid for Playboy Enterprises and more.
Square Feet: As Everyone Else Discovers Brooklyn, so Have Hoteliers (Jul-13, 14:43 EDT )-- One brand used to dominate the borough, but several hotels have moved in and dozens more are in the works.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Indecency Rule (Jul-13, 14:42 EDT )-- In a surprise decision, an appeals court struck down the F.C.C.'s indecency policy, saying it violated the First Amendment.
German Business Moves Beyond Russia to China (Jul-13, 14:22 EDT )-- Companies are realizing that the money to be made in Russia is overshadowed by prospects in China.
Financial Bill to Close the Regulator of a Fading Industry (Jul-13, 14:14 EDT )-- The regulator of savings and loan associations is following the industry, once dominant in mortgages, into oblivion.
Financial Overhaul Moves Closer to Vote (Jul-13, 14:10 EDT )-- Senate Democrats say they have cobbled together the 60 votes needed to close off debate and advance the bill to a final vote.
U.S. Trade Gap Widens on Rising Imports of Consumer Goods (Jul-13, 14:09 EDT )-- The trade gap grew 4.8 percent to $42.3 billion, the largest since November 2008, defying expectations that it would decrease.
European Bank Stress Test Results May Be Delayed (Jul-13, 14:01 EDT )-- Officials said some governments could take longer than the July 23 release date to provide more detailed information on certain national lenders.
Business Groups Step Up Criticism Of Obama (Jul-13, 14:00 EDT )-- Business groups are stepping up their criticism of White House policies, saying the administration has created an environment of uncertainty that's hurting the recovery and job growth.
Oil Villain Goes Green (Jul-13, 13:09 EDT )-- Larry Hagman, the actor who played the scheming Texas oilman on the long-running television show "Dallas," is reprising his role as J.R. in an advertising campaign to promote solar energy and SolarWorld, a German photovoltaic module maker.
New Menace in the War Against Online Crime (Jul-13, 13:09 EDT )-- The Zeus Trojan, a tool for online criminals, has been staging new targeted attacks against certain banks.
F.D.A. Review of Diet Pill Relieves Investors (Jul-13, 12:45 EDT )-- The regulatory agency released its examination of the safety and effectiveness of Qnexa, in advance of an advisory panel on Thursday.
Questioning The Ethics Of Unpaid Internships (Jul-13, 12:00 EDT )-- While many students can't afford to work for free, others see unpaid internships as the only way to get a foot in the door. And in some cases, interns spend thousands of dollars to work for free. Steven Greenhouse of the New York Times talks about the...
Obama Nominates Lew As Budget Director (Jul-13, 11:48 EDT )-- President Obama nominated Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Lew to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget Tuesday, charging him with putting the nation on a fiscally responsible path. If confirmed, Lew would replace Peter Orszag, who...
Homebuyers Need Patience, Patience, Patience (Jul-13, 11:01 EDT )-- "Location, location, location" used to be the three most important words in real estate. But after their spree helped create the housing bubble, lenders tightened their rules. And many buyers are finding it hard to line up financing.
BP Prepares To Test New Cap At Gulf Spill Site (Jul-13, 10:38 EDT )-- The oil giant expects to know within 48 hours if the new cap, which was affixed Monday after almost three days of painstaking, around-the-clock work a mile below the Gulf's surface, can stanch the flow of a spill that has continued for nearly three...
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