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TV networks plan cuts, layoffs

November 20, 2008

Canada's two largest private television companies have recently announced layoffs to cope with a slump in advertising revenues, but one analyst questions just how […]

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Congress pushes back on bailout

September 24, 2008

On the day of the first public discussion between lawmakers and the administration about the Treasury’s $700 billion financial rescue proposal, the debate is […]

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Financial upheaval reaches St. Louis

September 20, 2008

The disruption tearing through financial markets bounced from Wall Street down to Charlotte, N.C., and out to St. Louis on Thursday.
Wachovia Corp. of […]

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Oil settles below $101

September 14, 2008

Oil prices fell to a 5 1/2 month low Thursday, testing the $100-a-barrel mark, as the market remained focused on slumping demand and the […]

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Unilever names Nestle

September 4, 2008

Unilever named company outsider Paul Polman, a veteran of its two biggest consumer goods rivals, as chief executive on Thursday in a surprise choice […]

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Gold Bulls `Running for Cover

August 20, 2008

Gold, down 21 percent from a record $1,033.90 an ounce in March, may be headed down after open interest in New York futures contracts […]

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Belgium

July 31, 2008

Economic growth in Belgium weakened to the slowest pace in more than three years in the second quarter as soaring inflation sapped consumers' purchasing […]

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Apple beats estimates but guides lower

July 24, 2008

Computer and consumer electronics maker Apple reported fiscal third-quarter earnings Monday that beat forecasts on strong sales of Mac computers and iPhones. But shares […]

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Swiss July ZEW Investor Confidence Falls to Record

July 17, 2008

Investor confidence in the Swiss economy dropped to the lowest ever as soaring raw material costs and flagging growth in the U.S. and Europe […]

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Gas prices push higher, oil hits $117

April 20, 2008

Retail gas prices set records again Friday on their seemingly relentless march toward $3.50 a gallon as the price of oil surged to a […]

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