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Behavioral economics gets its first big test

June 5, 2011

When the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officially begins work next month, it will set in motion what will become the largest field test to […]

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UK shale gas drilling suspended after earthquakes

June 2, 2011

A mining company has halted drilling for shale gas in England after scientists said two small earthquakes might be linked to the controversial process, known […]

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China manufacturing ruffled by Japan disasters

April 30, 2011

Chinese manufacturers added workers but saw scant growth in orders in April amid delays in supplies resulting from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.
London-based HSBC said Friday […]

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Bahrain opposition seeks UN, US help in crackdown

March 20, 2011

Bahrain’s opposition asked for U.N. and American intervention in the government crackdown on the Shiite protests trying to loosen the monarchy’s grip, in a brief […]

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No power, no shower as NZ quake toll rises to 123

February 25, 2011

The neighborhood’s toilet is a portable one out on Keller Street. The water supply is cut, making showers and clean laundry distant dreams. Resident stay […]

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Wireless revenues lift Telus profits

February 12, 2011

VANCOUVER

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Recovery gains steam, thanks to consumers

January 29, 2011

The economic recovery is now consistently picking up speed, and American consumers are the ones pushing the gas pedal. They increased their spending late last […]

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Ex-bank chairman works on project to harness creativity

January 22, 2011

Setting a tub of crayons and markers on a table near a stack of blank sheets of paper, Bill Donius talks about his latest passion. […]

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Colonel Sanders: China’s favorite import

January 20, 2011

Colonel Sanders is an iconic American brand image. The K in KFC is for Kentucky after all. So it may come as a surprise […]

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JPMorgan Chase’s profit jumps 47 percent in 4Q

January 14, 2011

JPMorgan Chase says its fourth-quarter profit jumped 47 percent as the company was able to set aside less money to cover loan losses.
The New York […]

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