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Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?
Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:
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Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?
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Study: Solar to be competitive within a decade
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