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Verdict expected in Berlusconi corruption trial

February 26, 2012

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi’s corruption trial is racing toward a verdict as the statute of limitations is set to expire in his case.
The three-judge […]

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Margins Gain at U.S. Companies as Wages Lag - Bloomberg

February 21, 2012

Companies are improving margins and generating profits as wage growth for the American worker lags behind the prices of goods and services.
The year-over-year change […]

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Stronger job market could boost economy further

February 18, 2012

The healthier job market that’s lifted the economy in recent months shows no signs of slowing.
Applications for unemployment aid are near a four-year low, raising […]

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Airport security gets simpler _ for a select few

February 16, 2012

You can keep your jacket, belt and shoes on through airport security. You just need to fly a lot, or pay for the privilege.
The Transportation […]

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U.S. consumers increase spending

February 15, 2012

Americans rebounded from a weak holiday season and stepped up spending on retail goods in January. The latest government report on retail sales pointed to […]

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U.K. Inflation Probably Slowed to 14-Month Low, Economists Say - Bloomberg

February 11, 2012

U.K. inflation probably slowed in January to its weakest pace in more than a year as the impact of a sales-tax increase a year earlier […]

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Behind Romney’s Bain retirement deal

February 10, 2012

Working in private equity can be lucrative. But leaving private equity can really pay, as everyone has learned recently from Mitt Romney.
The leading GOP […]

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Sarkozy Trade Helps French Bond Returns Outstrip Bunds, Gilts: Euro Credit - Bloomberg

February 6, 2012

French bonds are delivering better returns than Europe

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Battery maker Ener1, a DOE grant recipient, goes bankrupt

January 29, 2012

Electric car battery maker Ener1 filed for bankruptcy Thursday, three years after receiving a $118.5 million grant from the U.S. government.
Ener1 (), which makes […]

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Germany Floats Dual Aid Funds - Bloomberg

January 23, 2012

Germany floated the idea of combining Europe

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