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US HOT STOCKS: Sealy, Apollo Group Active In Late Trading
Wall Street Journal "Despite historically low interest rates and some indicators pointing toward market stabilization, low consumer confidence, increased unemployment and growing foreclosure rates negatively impacted new home sales in most of our markets," Chief Executive … |
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Flood dampens North Dakota's economic success
The Associated Press Damage estimates and flood cleanup costs are still being compiled, but Flynn said the business disruption will probably cost more than $100 million in Fargo, where the local economy helps drive the state economy. John Stern, co-owner of Straus Clothing … |
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GM, Chrysler May Shrink US Car Market for 3rd Month
Bloomberg GM may have to reduce costs so it can break even when US annual vehicle sales are as low as 10 million to 10.5 million, John F. Smith, the company’s group vice president for product planning, said today on a conference call. The automaker’s previous … Video: Fairfax Workers React To GM Shakeup KMBC Feds refuse more aid to GM, Chrysler The State  Comment by Gary Chaison Prof. of Industrial Relations, Clark Universityall 11,663 news articles |
 Sydney Morning Herald |
Microsoft has more to fear than a $1000 Mac
CNET News, CA Someone needs to counter Microsoft's clever new ad with a shock to both Microsoft's and Apple's system: why pay $1000 for a laptop at all when, for the price of a free Firefox download and super low-cost hardware running Linux ($100 or less), … Is it uncool to be a Mac user in these tough times? CNET News all 281 news articles |
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The Real Cost of the Geithner Plan
RGE Monitor, NY The biggest cost of the Geithner plan may be the missed opportunity to deploy these resources in a way that gets at the heart of one of our economy’s central problems – an excess of mortgage debt based on now-fanciful home values. … |
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Home Green Home With the Sierra Club
New York Times, United States Curious about solar panels? The site’s Solar Center provides a calculator that promises to identify your costs and incentives, based on your ZIP code. Where is the business model? A key facet of the site is putting consumers in touch with vendors of … |
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Reader Views: Migrants and Low-Wage Jobs
New York Times, United States The dishonest Contractor will be too busy laughing on his way to the bank while the honest Contractor fights to stay in business. Meanwhile the home owner is stuck paying a fortune replacing a crumbling foundation, or rebuilding after a fire, … |
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Avoid the Mistake That Cost Buffett 8 Years of Better Returns
Motley Fool Instead, understand businesses and seek excellent stocks that the market offers at low prices. These days, the market is particularly treacherous. Some stocks that seem cheap will turn out to be very expensive. Others that are simply beaten down by … |
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Should you file for free or a fee? Factors to consider at tax time
Newsday, NY But virtually all of them have a cost or catch. The best way for you to file is going to depend on your income, the complexity of your situation and how good you are at following directions. Your options: If you earn less than $56000 annually, … |
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Reader Views: Migrants and Low-Wage Jobs
New York Times, United States The dishonest Contractor will be too busy laughing on his way to the bank while the honest Contractor fights to stay in business. Meanwhile the home owner is stuck paying a fortune replacing a crumbling foundation, or rebuilding after a fire, … |
