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Haiti effort expands production of hunger-busting peanut butter

A nonprofit is cranking up production of Nourimanba, a nutritious peanut-based paste, in Haiti, where as many as 300,000 children face malnutrition.
Tech stocks fall amid Apple earnings slump

Tech stocks were felled by a rare earnings miss at Apple, Inc. The Dow fell 72 points to 11504 after trading high for most of the day, as Apple's poor earnings results helped drag down tech stocks.
Abbott Laboratories to split in two

Abbott Laboratories split represents huge change in strategy. Abbott Laboratories spinoff would sell branded pharmaceuticals.
Tech stocks a drag on market after Apple's miss

Tech stocks moved broadly lower in midday trading after Apple earnings come in below expectations. Despite gloom over tech stocks, Intel breaks out after strong earnings growth.
Stocks end modestly higher; Microsoft gains

The Dow rose about 8 points, closing higher for the second session in a row
Stocks close at session highs on earnings

Technology stocks rallied, and the blue-chip index reached a high of nearly three years
What businesses liked in the State of the Union – and what they didn't

President Obama had chilly relations with US businesses until late 2010. The tone has changed, but they’re waiting to see what happens with some of the proposals in the State of the Union address.
The Reformed Broker
Stock prices to watch: Crossing Wall Street has released their 2011 'Buy List'

Stock prices can look volatile from day to day, so some investors – like those at Crossing Wall Street (CW) – make one reasoned 'buy' decision each year, and stick with it.
Similac recall: Abbott updates baby formula recall list

Similac recall of infant formula includes one new lot number, according to a spot check of the updated Similac recall list.
Similac recall 2010: Can't reach the firm? Help on the way.

Overwhelmed by calls about its Similac recall 2010, Abbott is adding phone and Web capacity to answer consumer questions.
Formula recall: What to do if Similac is on your shelf

Formula recall involves cans and plastic containers of Similac powdered infant formula.
Similac formula recalled because of beetles

Similac formula, baby formula produced by Abbott Laboratories, has been recalled due to the possible presence of beetles in the powder.
Diet drugs: FDA panel rejects weight-loss pill

Diet drugs are competing to win government approval. But a Food and Drug Administration panel rejects the second of three diet drugs: Arena's lorcaserin.
Tax VOX
US drug companies' foreign profits grow. Suspiciously.

While Congress mulls healthcare reform, US drug companies appear to be shifting profits to foreign locations where taxes are lower.
The New Economy
Secret millionaire donates her fortune to Lake Forest College. Here's how she did it.

Grace Groner surprised everyone by leaving $7 million to her alma mater, Lake Forest College. But secret millionaires, even Warren Buffet, share these wealth-building traits.