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$5 footlong idea at Subway didn’t come from HQ
A Subway franchisee’s idea unexpectedly morphed from a short-term gimmick into a phenomenon. Full story
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Easing job losses point to slow recovery
Despite a 10.2 percent unemployment rate, the economy is shedding jobs at a much slower pace than earlier this year, the government reported. Full story | Video
New map for Chrysler’s path?
The new CEO tries to manage expectations, but new plan raises eyebrows. Full story
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Stocks close slightly higher on jobless data
Stocks posted a modest gain after the Labor Department said the unemployment rate topped 10 percent in October for the first time since 1983, but also that the pace of job losses slowed.
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Could health care reform lead to hidden taxes?
To pay for the near trillion-dollar health-care system overhaul, many outside the White House believe the middle class will not be spared when it comes to hidden taxes.
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Plans approved for Disneyland in Shanghai
China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday, a major step toward setting a deal for the long awaited project.
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CEO lays out ambitious Chrysler road map
Chrysler's new chief executive, Sergio Marchionne of Italy's Fiat, says he is not "promising a miracle," but his ambitious turnaround plan for the automaker is raising eyebrows.
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Review: Toyota Venza falls short
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Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante heading into the holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.
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Homebuilders hunting for land again
The housing bust left homebuilders with plenty of red ink on their books. But now they are on the hunt again, vying for choice parcels where prices are cheap.
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Housing’s long road back
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Your Career: Turning dreams into reality
Is passion enough to fuel your career dreams?
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Going beyond your references
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Moms shoulder childcare costs
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Best of both worlds? Combined pension/401k
An alternative retirement plan may become available in January offers a guaranteed pension-like retirement benefit alongside a 401(k).
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Calculating the cost of care
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The real unemployment rate
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You’re fired! How to get rid of bad customers
Entrepreneurs show clients the door for many reasons, especially if they are unprofitable or a pain to deal with.
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Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante heading into the holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.
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