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Economists Expect Slower Growth in 2nd Half
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Even before a report on the nation’s output in the second quarter comes out on Friday, economists are tempering their outlook.


S.E.C. Charges Billionaire Dallas Brothers With Securities Fraud
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The two Dallas billionaires, large donors to conservative causes, were charged with an extensive securities fraud.


Added to the Recall List: Millions of Frozen Mice
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Salmonella outbreaks that sickened more than 400 in the U.S. and Britain have been traced to mice sold as food for exotic pets.


Rich I.P.O. Brings Controversy to Microlender, SKS Microfinance
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The founder and early investors in the microlender will reap millions from the share deal, but it was unclear how donors would benefit.


Disney Sells Miramax for $660 Million
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The deal ends a laborious bidding process that saw the label’s co-founders, Harvey and Bob Weinstein, fall short in their attempt to regain control.


Asia Stocks Fall as Data Takes Shine Off Earnings
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Asian markets fell, overlooking strong earnings from some of the region’s biggest companies as Japanese shares tumbled on dour economic figures and a strong yen.


Citigroup Pays $75 Million to Settle Subprime Claims
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Besides the bank, two executives were singled out for not disclosing information about mortgage investments.


Cloned Livestock Gain a Foothold in Europe
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The Continent has generally resisted genetically modified food, but small amounts of meat and dairy from cloned animals are already being consumed.


Obama to Promote Auto Bailout as a Success
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The White House has decided to argue more forcefully that investing in the auto industry helped keep workers employed and laid the groundwork for a rebound.


New Rules Move to Restrict Debt Settlement Industry
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Companies that promise to settle debt problems for consumers will no longer be allowed to charge an upfront fee.


Britain Plans to Scrap Mandatory Retirement Age in 2011
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The government says it wants to give people the chance to work beyond 65. But business leaders warned that a sudden change would create serious problems.


DeGeneres Steps Down From ‘American Idol’
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Fox said the talk show host was leaving immediately, despite having four years remaining on her contract.


Two Internet Gambling Operators, PartyGaming and Bwin, to Merge
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As governments in Europe and the United States relax the rules on online gambling, the companies anticipate the opening up of new markets.


Justice Joins Suit Accusing Oracle of Fraud
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In a civil suit, the department said Oracle failed its contractual duty to give the government the same discounts it gave commercial customers.


Small-Business Bill Falters on Senate Partisanship
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The procedural blockade underscored how determined Republicans are to deny Democrats any further victories.


Motorola’s Profit Beats Estimates
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Strong demand for a line of smartphones using Google’s Android operating system helped sales.


Production Growth Lifts Profits at Exxon and Shell
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Strong results raised hopes that the oil companies could offer investors meaningful growth again.


Siemens and VW Surge on Roaring Demand From China
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The better-than-expected results, along with a drop in unemployment, underscored how Germany is benefitting from the weaker euro and surging exports to emerging markets.


High & Low Finance: In Basel, an Eternal Work in Progress
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The Basel committee that was supposed to toughen banking regulations seems caught in a battle to do so.


State of the Art: Nuance Tweaks Its Dictation Software, Wringing Out Errors
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The company Nuance offers a new version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, proving that even near-monopolies like to tinker with their products.


Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Feeling Glum
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Confidence among venture capitalists in Silicon Valley weakened in the second quarter, according to a new industry report, as concerns over financing, the economy and new regulations added to an already tough working environment.


Google Search Engine Is Blocked in China
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Google said it was the first time the site has been blocked since March.


Answers About Medicare: Part 4
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Our Medicare expert answers reader questions about Medicare when you're self-employed, the details of the doughnut hole and gap insurance, who shouldn't elect Medicare part D and If widows who aren't 65 qualify for coverage after a spouse's death.


Oil Spill Crime? Send In the BP Squad
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White Collar Crime examines how federal investigators of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are looking at a broad array of possible crimes, including false statements to the government, securities fraud and potential corruption of federal officials.


Avis Goes to War for Dollar Thrifty
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The Deal Professor examines Avis's opening salvo in its takeover war with Hertz for Dollar Thrifty.


Fight Gears Up on Biomass
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Trotting out experts in medicine and forestry to argue that biomass generation could endanger human health.


The Sweet Smell of Marketing Success
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Do pleasant smells encourage spending?


Why Higher Capital Standards Are Needed
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There is no evidence that they would reduce available credit or hurt growth or employment, an economist writes.


App Smart: Seeing the World Through Phone Apps Like Goggles and Layar
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The apps work best when analyzing bar codes, labels and other inanimate objects that are easily found in images on the Web.





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