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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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Six tips to get a seasonal job
When it comes to quickly adding hundreds of thousands of workers to payrolls, nothing does the trick quite like the holidays. Companies will add hundreds of thousands of workers in the run-up to Christmas. Here are six tips to help you get one of those temporary jobs:
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Black Friday 2011: You can get deep discounts ... on that?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day: 12/23
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Holiday gift guide 2010: DVDs for the family
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What's behind best April for Detroit's Big 3 since 2007?
Detroit's Big 3 posted robust gains, led by Ford's popular F-Series pickup brand, GM's Silverado and Sierra cargo trucks, and Chrysler's Ram pickups. Moreover, with incentives down, profits are up.
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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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The New Economy Big drop in jobless claims: this week in the economy
A bigger-than-expected drop in jobless claims might mean the employment picture isn't as bleak as thought. But retail sales disappointed, and consumer sentiment is still gloomy.
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In Gear February car sales strong despite payroll tax, sequester
February car sales were slightly weaker than January, but they were stronger than last year by 7 percent. Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, and General Motors saw their sales rise, while Honda and Nissan saw declines.
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Stocks fall with Fed undecided on stimulus
Stocks faded Thursday after rallying for two days when investors caught drift of bank officials at the Federal Reserve disagreeing over continued economic stimulus. Mixed holiday sales didn't help stocks either.
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‘Fiscal cliff’: Will Wall Street light a fire under Congress?
So far at least, many on Wall Street seem to think that no matter what happens over the next few days with the fiscal cliff, Congress will still come through early in the new year.
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How is winter storm affecting holiday travel? (+video)
The storm has already dumped up to eight inches of snow in Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Every region receiving snow this week is expected to have a white Christmas.
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Christmas shopping: Did retail season already go over the 'fiscal cliff'?
Holiday retail sales were hampered initially this year by the the aftermath of hurricane Sandy and more recently by shoppers' fiscal cliff fears. The run-up to Christmas will make or break the season.
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Retail sales buoyed by autos, holiday shopping in November
Retail sales rose 0.3 percent last month in the US, buoyed by car sales and the effort to rebuild after superstorm Sandy. The start of the holiday shopping season also contributed to the rise in retail sales.
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Stocks gain on budget talk optimism, Fed stimulus
Stocks rose Tuesday in light of progress in budget talks being held in Washington. Stocks have edged up since the start of the month as investors watch for developments in the budget talks.
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Superstorm Sandy batters November retail sales
Superstorm Sandy dragged down retail spending in November, despite the frenzy over the Black Friday weekend. Even without the effects of Superstorm Sandy, retail growth during the month would have been weak.
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Cyber Monday, Black Friday sales strong. Do they matter?
Cyber Monday set sales records and Black Friday spending was robust. But the long Black Friday weekend is no barometer for overall holiday shopping – it may even be a negative.
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Black Friday record: Weekend sales up 13 percent
Black Friday record pushes spending to $59 billion over four days. By extending Black Friday, retailers made it easy to shop and drew in record numbers of shoppers.
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Cyber Monday: deals could lead to biggest online sales day (+video)
Cyber Monday deals are expected to rack up $1.5 billion in sales, up 20 percent from last year's Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday deals include deep discounts on televisions, major appliances, and jewelry.
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Black Friday: Will the 'fiscal cliff' darken the mood in the malls?
Economists view Black Friday as a litmus test for consumer confidence, which is showing signs of weakening. Whether Washington can come to terms to avert the fiscal cliff – and tax hikes – is a wild card.
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On Black Friday, retailers take customization to the next level
To combat online shopping and a slow economy, more retailers are providing more convenient shipping options and providing layaway, price matching, and smart phone apps for shoppers.
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Saving Money Want Black Friday deals? Try a little loyalty.
Black Friday doesn't have to be a free for all. From early entry into sales to access to exclusive items, retailers are giving priority to their rewards members and card holders this holiday shopping season, on Black Friday and beyond. Here's a breakdown of which priority deals are worth it.
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Six tips to get a seasonal job
When it comes to quickly adding hundreds of thousands of workers to payrolls, nothing does the trick quite like the holidays. Companies will add hundreds of thousands of workers in the run-up to Christmas. Here are six tips to help you get one of those temporary jobs:
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Walmart Black Friday starts 8 p.m. Thanksgiving. Should you shop that early?
Walmart is moving the start of its Black Friday sale up two hours, to 8 p.m. Walmart's early start could mean that Thanksgiving Day is poised to become a major shopping holiday in its own right.
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FedEx will add 20,000 workers for busy holiday season
FedEx predicts it will ship 280 million packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas. To handle the surge, FedEx will hire 20,000 additional seasonal workers – the same as last year.
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Lobster cheaper than bologna? True, thanks to surplus.
Lobster is unusually cheap in Maine this season thanks to a glut that has sent prices into a freefall. In some places, soft shell lobster is selling for lower per pound prices than bologna meat at many supermarket deli counters.
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Lobster glut drives price per pound lower than bologna
This year soft-shell lobsters began showing up in abundance in fishermen's traps weeks earlier than normal.
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The New Economy Fed sees more growth? Don't count on it. Recession ahead.
Despite the Federal Reserve's brighter outlook for the economy, consumers won't spend enough to keep the US from sliding into a moderate recession this year.
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The New Economy Job growth slows in March. Is it payback?
The disappointing March employment report suggests job growth is coming back in sync with economic expansion after unusually strong job growth in the winter.
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Stocks rally as Greek debt talks show signs of life
After losing for most of the day, the Dow rallied to close up four points at 12878 on late reports that suggested the unraveling Greek debt talks might be saved after all.
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