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Health Care, Uncertainty and Morality (Aug-13, 09:21 EDT )-- An economist takes a closer look at the pull of market forces on the unique role of the medical industry.
Wall Street Weighing 2 Key U.S. Reports (Aug-13, 09:20 EDT )-- Retail sales data and consumer price index reminded investors that the pace of the recovery was sluggish.
Auto Sales Lift U.S. Retail Sales in July (Aug-13, 09:14 EDT )-- The broad declines outside of auto and gas sales offer more evidence of a slowing recovery.
Blackstone to Buy Dynegy for $4.7 Billion (Aug-13, 08:49 EDT )-- Dynegy, an energy company, said Friday that it has agreed to sell itself to the Blackstone Group for $4.7 billion, including debt, in one of the largest leveraged buyouts of the year.
China to Build State-Run Search Engine (Aug-13, 08:31 EDT )-- In a bid to extend its control over the Internet and cash in on the rapid growth of mobile devices, China plans to create its own government-controlled search engine.
News Analysis: Everglades Restoration, Greatly Downsized, Is on the Horizon (Aug-13, 08:30 EDT )-- A vote by the South Florida Water Management District to buy 26,790 acres from United States Sugar was expected to end negotiations on a land deal for the famed wetlands.
Growth of Euro-Area Economy Beats Forecasts (Aug-13, 08:00 EDT )-- The 1 percent growth in the second quarter, a much better rate than expected, was propelled by the best performance in Germany since reunification.
Flow Of Oil From Iraq To Iran Raises Concerns (Aug-13, 07:55 EDT )-- In northern Iraq's autonomous region of Kurdistan, the long lines of tanker trucks carrying oil into Iran are under scrutiny. Some observers say it's smuggling that violates international sanctions and Iraq's rules on the sale of oil. Others say it's...
Autos Drive Retail Sales Up Modestly In July (Aug-13, 07:35 EDT )-- Retail sales managed a modest 0.4 percent increase in July after two consecutive declines, but the strength was concentrated in higher sales of autos and gasoline. Sales excluding autos were up 0.2 percent as most other retailers saw their sales fall....
WePay Wants to Simplify Group Payments (Aug-13, 07:22 EDT )-- WePay creates an online method to collect money from groups, like a bachelor party or roommates divvying up living expenses.
Appeals Court Asked To Block Start Of Gay Weddings (Aug-13, 06:18 EDT )-- The sponsors of California's gay marriage ban asked an appeals court late Thursday to stop a federal judge's order allowing same-sex weddings to begin Aug. 18 at 5 p.m..
Akerson To Be GM's 4th CEO In 18 Months (Aug-13, 03:00 EDT )-- Edward Whitacre is stepping down as chief executive of General Motors. He will be succeeded by Daniel Akerson, a GM board member. Micheline Maynard, senior editor of Changing Gears, talks to Renee Montagne about the changes at the top.
Bank Bonuses Expect To Increase This Year (Aug-13, 03:00 EDT )-- Consulting firm Johnson Associates estimates that banker bonuses will likely rise as much as 15 percent this year. The increase won't be universal. Stock and bond traders may see a drop-off in pay in 2010, since they made so much in 2009.
Germany Grows At Its Fastest Pace In 20 Years (Aug-13, 03:00 EDT )-- Germany's gross domestic product was up more than 2 percent last quarter. That growth came in part from a surge in exports. The country has recovered from the economic crisis much faster than many other Euro-zone nations.
Economic Reality Softens Stance On Net Neutrality (Aug-13, 03:00 EDT )-- Net neutrality is one of those issues that a small number of people care passionately about. For everyone else, it's either a big mystery or a big bore. Net neutrality is about using regulation to require open and equal access to the Internet. Huge...
Opponents Try To Block Calif. Same-Sex Marriage (Aug-13, 03:00 EDT )-- The sponsors of California's gay marriage ban have asked an appeals court to stop a federal judge's order allowing same-sex weddings to begin next week. Defenders of Proposition 8 asked the appeals court to impose a stay that would halt gay marriages...
Billionaire Investor Nominates 3 Directors in Fight Over Barnes & Noble (Aug-13, 00:40 EDT )-- Ronald W. Burkle nominated three directors to the company’s board after efforts to reach a settlement between the sides faltered.
Group Brings Stimulus To Local Businesses Along Gulf (Aug-12, 23:00 EDT )-- A dozen concerned citizens from St. Louis raised $15,000 to spend on a four-day trip along the Gulf Coast. The group finishes its trip Friday, after spending the money at local businesses that are hurting economically from the oil spill.
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