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UPS’ big gamble on ‘Big Brown’ is already paying off
Shipping company says a major marketing coup has won it some big media exposure. Full story
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recovery?
Home construction jumped in April, but analysts say it’s too soon to declare an end to the slump. Full story | Video
Oil hits new high
Price of crude oil breaches $127 per barrel. Full story
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Stocks fall as oil fears trump housing data
Stocks declined Friday as enthusiasm over a surprise jump in home construction gave way to renewed concerns about how consumers will fare as oil pushes to fresh highs.
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Yahoo faces formidable foe in Icahn
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who is seeking to oust Yahoo's board of directors in a proxy battle, is a formidable foe who has brought down many corporate CEOs.
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China tallies losses from earthquake
Cracked dams and buckled roads, collapsed buildings and toppled factories — China has begun tallying losses from the calamitous earthquake that struck earlier this week, with estimates ranging to over $20 billion.
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High gas prices are driving scooter sales up
With the average price of gas closing in on $4 a gallon, many cash-strapped motorists are turning to fuel-stingy motor scooters and smaller motorcycles.
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FAO Schwarz to sell toys in Macy's
FAO Schwarz will open toy stores in close to 700 Macy’s department stores over the next two years, the companies said Friday.
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Housing starts post surprising rebound
Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, but analysts said it’s far too soon to declare an end to the prolonged slump.
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Are you a workaholic? Time to unplug
These entrepreneurs admit they thrive on their work addictions.
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IRS says up to 350,000 tax rebate checks wrong
Up to 350,000 households aren't getting the $300 per child owed them as part of their economic stimulus rebate payments, the Internal Revenue Service said Thursday.
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Worker fired for handing out measly freebie
We know companies are trying cut costs in this economy, but this is ridiculous: A worker at a Canadian restaurant chain
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