Dr. Oz to Respond on Show to Criticism by Physicians by SYDNEY EMBER

By SYDNEY EMBER
Dr. Mehmet Oz will question the credibility of critics who sought to have him removed from his position at Columbia in a segment on his show on Thursday, a spokesman for the show said.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Bill Would Give F.D.A. More Muscle on Cosmetics by RACHEL ABRAMS

By RACHEL ABRAMS
A bipartisan bill proposes to give the F.D.A. broader oversight, including the authority to force recalls of dangerous products.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Teva to Pay $512 Million to Settle Suit Over Delay of Sleep Disorder Drug by KATIE THOMAS

By KATIE THOMAS
A lawsuit claimed that Cephalon, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceuticals, had paid generic manufacturers to keep a cheaper version of a drug off the market.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Kraft to Drop Preservatives From Its Macaroni and Cheese by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Kraft Foods on Monday said it was revamping its macaroni-and-cheese meal to remove preservatives and synthetic colors.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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In Purchase, Raytheon Gets Defense-Grade Cybersecurity by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raytheon is buying the cybersecurity company Websense from the private equity firm Vista Equity Partners in a deal valued at $1.9 billion, a move aimed at making defense-grade cyberprotection available to businesses.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Halliburton Posts Net Loss Amid Energy Sector Downturn by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Halliburton posted a net loss amid a steep fall in drilling in North America, the company’s biggest market.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Ruling Clears Way for Jury Verdict on Former Goldman Sachs Programmer by BEN PROTESS

By BEN PROTESS
The criminal case of Sergey Aleynikov, who was accused of stealing computer code, will proceed to a jury after his last-ditch, midtrial effort to toss out the case came up short.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A Veteran of the Financial Crisis Tells China to Be Wary by ANDREW ROSS SORKIN

By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN
Henry M. Paulson, Treasury secretary during the 2008 financial crisis, warns China in a new book that it will undoubtedly have to “face a reckoning.”
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Daily Breeze Celebrates Its Surprise Pulitzer by MATT FLEGENHEIMER

By MATT FLEGENHEIMER
The Torrance, Calif., newspaper, with a circulation of about 65,000, won the prize for local reporting for a series on corruption in a small school district.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Blue Bell Issues Recall for All Its Ice Cream by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two samplings of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream tested positive for listeriosis, a food-borne illness.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Credit Suisse Profit Rises 23 Percent in First Quarter by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
The bank benefited from an uptick in market activity and measures it took to offset a sharp rise in the value of the Swiss franc.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Blue Bell Recalls All Products After Listeria Outbreak by AUSTIN RAMZY

By AUSTIN RAMZY
Tests indicated that products from the ice cream maker Blue Bell Creameries were the source of an infection that has killed three, the C.D.C. said.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Gazprom Chief and Tsipras of Greece to Hold Energy Talks by NIKI KITSANTONIS

By NIKI KITSANTONIS
The meeting will come amid speculation about a possible multibillion-dollar gas pipeline deal between Athens and Moscow, which could provide Greece with the cash it needs.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Teva Offers to Acquire Mylan for $40 Billion by DAVID GELLES

By DAVID GELLES
The unsolicited offer of $82 a share would scuttle Mylan’s proposed acquisition of Perrigo in a shake-up of the generic drug industry.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Wall St. Rises Amid Strong Earnings Reports by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Market reforms in China cheered investors overseas.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Chinese State-Owned Company, in a First, Defaults in Domestic Bond Market by NEIL GOUGH

By NEIL GOUGH
Baoding Tianwei missed a deadline to pay about $14 million in interest due on bonds, casting doubt on the notion of an implicit government backstop.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Slovakia Seeks to Raise Up to $1.1 Billion in Slovak Telecom I.P.O. by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
The government of Slovakia is preparing to sell its 49 percent in the telecom provider in an initial public offering in Bratislava and in London.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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China’s Economy Puts New Pressure on a Changing Job Market by NEIL GOUGH

By NEIL GOUGH
With its lopsided pockets of supply and demand and decline in agriculture jobs, China’s huge manufacturing sector is showing new signs of stress.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Trader in Britain Arrested on Charges of Manipulation That Led to 2010 ‘Flash Crash’ by JENNY ANDERSON

By JENNY ANDERSON
Prosecutors said that Navinder Singh Sarao used an automated trading program to manipulate the market, which they said helped prompt the Dow to plunge.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Obama, in Chris Matthews Talk, Expresses Optimism on Trade Authority by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR
The president made an energetic case for free trade in an interview to be broadcast Tuesday night, according to a Democratic lawmaker who was present.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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E.C.B. Tightens Flow of Money to Greek Banks by LANDON THOMAS Jr.

By LANDON THOMAS Jr.
The central bank is demanding that the value of the collateral that Greek banks post to secure emergency loans be reduced by as much as 50 percent.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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E.C.B. Tightens Flow of Money to Greek Banks by LANDON THOMAS Jr.

By LANDON THOMAS Jr.
The central bank is demanding that the value of the collateral that Greek banks post to secure emergency loans be reduced by as much as 50 percent.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Big Mac Test Shows Job Market Is Not Working to Distribute Wealth by EDUARDO PORTER

By EDUARDO PORTER
If the job market cannot keep hardworking people out of poverty and spread prosperity more broadly, how will those tasks be done?
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Insurers Take On More Risk in Search of Returns, Study Says by ALEXANDRA STEVENSON

By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON
A survey by Goldman Sachs shows that insurance companies are shifting investments into private equity firms, real estate deals and hedge funds.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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The Boardroom Strikes Back by STEVEN DAVIDOFF SOLOMON

By STEVEN DAVIDOFF SOLOMON
This proxy season, companies are resisting the pressure from shareholder activists instead of giving in quickly to their demands.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Meredith, Publisher of Magazines, Lays Off 100 as It Reorganizes by SYDNEY EMBER

By SYDNEY EMBER
The layoffs at Meredith, publisher of Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens, will cut its work force to around 3,900.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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6 Senators Urge Rejection of Comcast-Time Warner Cable Deal by EMILY STEEL

By EMILY STEEL
In a letter to the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission, the senators said the merger would give one company too much power over television and broadband.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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The Legal Odds Are Shifting in the A.I.G. Case by AARON M. KESSLER

By AARON M. KESSLER
No matter the outcome of the trial, David Boies will receive credit for turning around a case that had seemed a long shot to one that may be too close call.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Listeria Leads to Major Ice Cream Recall by RACHEL ABRAMS and HIROKO TABUCHI

By RACHEL ABRAMS and HIROKO TABUCHI
In a rare move, Blue Bell recalled all its ice cream and other products after a succession of smaller recalls failed.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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DuPont’s Underperformance Could Spur Activist Investor by REUTERS

By REUTERS
DuPont’s weak quarterly sales and reduced annual profit forecast is expected to provide fresh ammunition to the activist investor Nelson Peltz in his campaign to split up the chemical maker.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Slowdown in Drilling Brings Some Job Cuts by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Employers in 31 states cut jobs last month as weak growth weighed on hiring and cuts in oil and gas drilling caused big job losses in some states.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Japan Posts First Trade Surplus in Three Years by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Lower prices for imported oil and stronger exports to the United States in March provided encouraging signs for the Japanese economy.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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E.U. Charges Russian Energy Giant Gazprom With Abusing Its Dominance by JAMES KANTER

By JAMES KANTER
The move is a challenge to a strategy of President Vladimir V. Putin by potentially limiting Russia’s ability to set prices favoring some customers and penalizing others.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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British Retailer Tesco Posts $9.5 Billion Pretax Loss by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
The retail giant has steadily lost market share in recent years to discount retailers, and faced pricing wars with its British rivals.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Trader Charged in ‘Flash Crash’ Case to Fight Extradition to U.S. by JENNY ANDERSON

By JENNY ANDERSON
The trader, Navinder Singh Sarao, is facing criminal fraud charges, including claims that he helped set off a stock market crash in the United States.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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McDonald’s Earnings Stumble on Sluggish Sales by HIROKO TABUCHI

By HIROKO TABUCHI
Efforts to combat surging rivals like Chipotle have not been as successful as the chain hoped, and quarterly earnings per share slumped 31 percent.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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E.U. on Antitrust Case Against Gazprom by AP

By AP
Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s commissioner for competition, said in Brussels on Wednesday that Gazprom was abusing its market dominance in central and eastern European member states.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Wall St. Is Down in Early Trading by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
There were mixed earnings reports from American fast-food companies, but the Nikkei reached a milestone earlier in Japan.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Former Microsoft Executive Nancy Tellem to Join Interlude Start-Up by BROOKS BARNES

By BROOKS BARNES
Ms. Tellem will be chief media officer and executive chairwoman of the start-up, best known for an interactive music video of Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.”
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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‘Flash Crash’ Case Suggests Small Problems Can Cause Systemic Issues by ANTONY CURRIE

By ANTONY CURRIE
The case is a reminder of the limits of regulating risk, and shows how even one person can have as much power as a big institution to create a crisis.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Start-Up Blends Old-Fashioned Matchmaking and Algorithms by EILENE ZIMMERMAN

By EILENE ZIMMERMAN
After starting a group dating company, the founders shifted course with the help of user feedback.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Euronext C.E.O. to Leave in July for French Consulting Firm by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
Dominique Cerutti, who became the top executive at the exchange operator in 2009, will become chief executive of Altran.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Deutsche Bank Expects $1.6 Billion in Legal Costs by JACK EWING

By JACK EWING
The bank declined to confirm that the total was related to a settlement of the Libor investigation, which is expected to be announced soon.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Gazprom Faces Effects of Politics on Its Bottom Line by ANDREW E. KRAMER

By ANDREW E. KRAMER
The energy giant, charged with antitrust violations in Europe, has long been used by President Vladimir Putin to further Russia’s interests.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Supreme Court Hears Appeal in Raisin Case by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK
Some justices criticized a Depression-era government program that restricted the supply of raisins to force a price increase.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Home Sales Jump to Highest Level in 18 Months by REUTERS

By REUTERS
In a sign of a strengthening housing market, in March existing-home sales in the United States increased 6.1 percent to an annual rate of 5.19 million units.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Home Depot Says It Will Phase Out Chemical Used in Vinyl Flooring by RACHEL ABRAMS

By RACHEL ABRAMS
The retailer will ask a half-dozen suppliers to stop using ortho-phthalates in their products because of health concerns by consumer groups.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A Challenge From Climate Change Regulations by CORAL DAVENPORT

By CORAL DAVENPORT
Utility companies say that blackouts may be generated as they try to remake the electrical power system.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Troubling Interdependency of Water and Power by FELICITY BARRINGER

By FELICITY BARRINGER
As the climate changes and populations grow, resource managers and environmental advocates warn that scarcity of either water or power could mean shortages and rising costs of both.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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New Balance of Power by CLIFFORD KRAUSS

By CLIFFORD KRAUSS
Shale drilling has not only transformed the United States from dependent consumer into a robust producer of oil, it is also transforming the price dynamics of the global market.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A Mayor’s Green-Power Moonshot by ANTHONY DePALMA

By ANTHONY DePALMA
Mayor Bill Finch came into office with a commitment to sustainability, and he has built the largest fuel-cell generating station in North America.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Homes Try to Reach Smart Switch by STEVE LOHR

By STEVE LOHR
As technology advances, smart homes face challenges of adoption and economics while the impact on energy consumption remains uncertain.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Recycling Peanuts and Cracker Jack by KEN BELSON

By KEN BELSON
Recycling at sports stadiums isn’t just for cans and bottles anymore. A growing number of teams are asking fans to also toss leftover food and biodegradable trays and cups, in recycling bins.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Liquid Batteries for Solar and Wind Power by HENRY FOUNTAIN

By HENRY FOUNTAIN
So-called flow batteries can provide energy steadily over time and last much longer than other types of storage.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Europe Looks Offshore for Wind Power by MARK SCOTT

By MARK SCOTT
The Continent’s lead in the small but fast-growing offshore wind industry is a rare bright spot for the region’s renewable power sector.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Catching Waves and Turning Them Into Electricity by AMY YEE

By AMY YEE
Ocean waves seem a promising source of renewable energy but remain largely experimental, though companies have developed various designs over the last two decades.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Balancing Costs and Competition by CONRAD DE AENLLE

By CONRAD DE AENLLE
Alternatives to fossil fuels are becoming even more enticing because of advances in technology that are lowering prices and improving efficiency.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Oil Makes a Comeback in Pennsylvania by ROBERT STRAUSS

By ROBERT STRAUSS
In the last decade, mining corporations have sought a new Pennsylvania fuel bonanza in the Marcellus shale fields.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A Pesticide Is Harmful to Wild Bees, Study Finds by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Experts say that findings from a study may help shift the way the United States government looks at a controversial class of chemicals.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Trader’s Arrest Raises Concerns About Market Rigging by NATHANIEL POPPER

By NATHANIEL POPPER
Accusations of market manipulation by a little-known British futures trader have ignited a debate about how widespread deceptive trading strategies have become.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Boeing Droops as Dreamliner Jet Fails to Deliver by CHRISTOPHER DREW

By CHRISTOPHER DREW
The aircraft maker reported a 92 percent drop in cash flow for the first quarter, a problem that analysts blamed on lackluster revenue from the fuel-saving 787.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Corruption Scandal Leads to a Big Loss for Petrobras by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The company released its long-delayed fourth-quarter financial results that included a write down of 6.2 billion reais — about $2.1 billion.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A.I.G. Bailout Lawsuit Trial Ends as It Began, With Most Issues in Dispute by AARON M. KESSLER

By AARON M. KESSLER
The lawyers debated the extent of the Federal Reserve’s authority.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Disney Joins in Criticism of Verizon’s Cable Plan by JOHN KOBLIN

By JOHN KOBLIN
A dispute between Verizon and TV networks widened, as Disney said that the company’s smaller FiOS packages violated agreements with its cable networks.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Guardrail Maker Is Said to Be Focus of U.S. Case by AARON M. KESSLER and DANIELLE IVORY

By AARON M. KESSLER and DANIELLE IVORY
United States agents investigating Trinity Industries have questioned at least five witnesses, including a former Federal Highway Administration official, say people with knowledge of the inquiry.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Opening Salvos in a Condiment War, and the Hot Dog Is the Battlefield by STEPHANIE STROM

By STEPHANIE STROM
Heinz, the ketchup king, has retooled its mustard to challenge French’s dominance in that condiment, while French’s is introducing a ketchup to take on Heinz.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Comcast Critics Cast Doubt on Its Intentions by EMILY STEEL

By EMILY STEEL
Critics of the proposed merger with Time Warner Cable say that Comcast’s attitude toward compliance paints a picture of an already huge company that uses its heft to its advantage.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Sony Pictures Announces Plan for Animated Spider-Man Movie by MICHAEL CIEPLY

By MICHAEL CIEPLY
The animated film, to be created by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is expected to be released in 2018.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Chinese Regulators Fine Mercedes-Benz Over Price Fixing by NEIL GOUGH and CHRIS BUCKLEY

By NEIL GOUGH and CHRIS BUCKLEY
Fined $57 million on Thursday, the automaker is the latest foreign company to face scrutiny from antitrust regulators in China.
Published: April 24, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Finding Easier Ways to Charge Electric Vehicles by JIM MOTAVALLI

By JIM MOTAVALLI
With high numbers of apartment dwellers, New York, along with other cities, represents the promise and challenge of the untapped market for electric vehicles.
Published: April 24, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Stimulus Efforts Fail to Speed Work at China's Factories by REUTERS

By REUTERS
A preliminary survey suggests that China's economic conditions in April continued to deteriorate, despite increasingly aggressive stimulus efforts.
Published: April 24, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Eurozone Economy Grows for 22nd Straight Month, Report Shows by DAVID JOLLY

By DAVID JOLLY
Purchasing managers across the currency zone reported growth in both services and manufacturing, according to a survey, but the modest pace disappointed some analysts.
Published: April 24, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Democrats Are Rallying Around $12 Wage Floor by NOAM SCHEIBER

By NOAM SCHEIBER
The measure is the latest indication of Democrats’ rising ambitions for lifting the wage floor, an issue with considerable popular support in an era of increasing income inequality.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Audi to Test Plan to Deliver Amazon Packages to Drivers’ Trunks by JACK EWING

By JACK EWING
The German automaker will test the program in Munich, hoping to solve the problem of packages that can’t be delivered because no one is home.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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British Regulator Fines Merrill Lynch $19.8 Million for Reporting Failures by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
The Financial Conduct Authority of Britain said that Merrill Lynch International incorrectly reported details of client transactions.
Published: April 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Verizon Tops Forecasts and Defends Cable Packages by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verizon added 565,000 wireless subscribers in the quarter, up 4.8 percent. The company’s first-quarter net income was $4.22 billion, or $1.02 a share.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Chipotle Reports First Billion-Dollar Quarter for Sales by STEPHANIE STROM

By STEPHANIE STROM
The restaurant chain said its profits jumped 47.6 percent in the first quarter as it continued its explosive growth.
Published: April 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Blue Bell C.E.O. Apologizes for Recall by Blue Bell Creameries

By Blue Bell Creameries
In a video message on Monday, Paul Kruse, Blue Bell’s chief executive and president, apologized for recalling products on the market after two samples of ice cream tested positive for listeria.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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More Accurate, Affordable Tests for Detecting Breast Cancer Genes by ANDREW POLLACK

By ANDREW POLLACK
Two advances in tests for the genes that carry an added risk of breast cancer promise to make the process less expensive and more precise.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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2015 Pulitzer Prize Winners Are Announced by RAVI SOMAIYA

By RAVI SOMAIYA
The Post and Courier of Charleston, S.C., received the public service prize; The New York Times won three awards.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Morgan Stanley Profit Jumps on Higher Trading Revenue by NATHANIEL POPPER

By NATHANIEL POPPER
While executives have been pushing to make the bank less reliant on its trading operations, the results underscore how important they still are.
Published: April 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Popular Demand by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
Three-quarters of owners use their tablets to surf the web “in a typical week,” according to the consumer panel polled by Experian Marketing Services, and more than half send email or visit social media sites.
Published: April 20, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Greece Flashes Warning Signals About Its Debt by LANDON THOMAS Jr.

By LANDON THOMAS Jr.
That Athens might still be exploring ways to restructure its debt underscores how close the country is to defaulting.
Published: April 20, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Weighing the British Political Opponents by HUGO DIXON | REUTERS

By HUGO DIXON | REUTERS
The big differences are that Labour would tax the rich more and the Tories might take Britain out of the European Union.
Published: April 20, 2015 at 12:00PM
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BuzzFeed Report on Deleted Stories by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
A memo by Ben Smith, the editor in chief of BuzzFeed, that was sent to staff members about the site’s review of deleted posts.
Published: April 19, 2015 at 12:00PM
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An Inspirational Interior for a Digital Designer by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
For Geoff Dowd, director of experience design at Adobe Systems in San Francisco, “the only way our creative team can work is in this open space.”
Published: April 19, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Review of Comcast Deal Is Said to Raise Concerns by EMILY STEEL and BEN PROTESS

By EMILY STEEL and BEN PROTESS
The recommendation against blocking the merger with Time Warner is a preliminary step and Justice Department officials could overrule any recommendation from staff lawyers.
Published: April 18, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Sony Studio Renews Warning After WikiLeaks Posts Stolen Data by MICHAEL CIEPLY

By MICHAEL CIEPLY
In a message to news organizations, a lawyer for the studio said that material taken in a cyberattack did not belong in the public domain.
Published: April 18, 2015 at 12:00PM
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At Global Economic Gathering, Concerns That U.S. Is Ceding Its Leadership Role by JONATHAN WEISMAN

By JONATHAN WEISMAN
Economists and political leaders see an American government so bitterly divided that it is on the verge of deserting the global economic stage it has commanded since the end of World War II.
Published: April 18, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Bloomberg Terminals Suffer Widespread Failures by CHAD BRAY and NEIL GOUGH

By CHAD BRAY and NEIL GOUGH
Bankers and traders in Europe and Asia reported that the company’s signature product went down late in the Asian trading day on Friday.
Published: April 18, 2015 at 12:00PM
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After $1 Billion Loss, Senior Citadel Manager Derek Kaufman Steps Down by ALEXANDRA STEVENSON

By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON
Mr. Kaufman ran a portfolio for investors that placed bets on currencies, interest rates and sovereign bonds around the world.
Published: April 17, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Ontario to Expand Retail Beer Sales to Largest Supermarkets by IAN AUSTEN

By IAN AUSTEN
The province will allow about a third of its 1,500 largest supermarkets to sell beer, but they will not be permitted to sell anything larger than a six-pack.
Published: April 17, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Cycling Start-Up Peloton Raises $30 Million by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED
The new round of funding is the latest sign of interest in Peloton’s bikes — sleek black spinning cycles with customized tablet displays.
Published: April 17, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Ben Bernanke Will Work With Citadel, a Hedge Fund, as an Adviser by ANDREW ROSS SORKIN and ALEXANDRA STEVENSON

By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN and ALEXANDRA STEVENSON
The move by the former Federal Reserve chairman is the latest by a Washington insider through the revolving door into the financial industry.
Published: April 16, 2015 at 12:00PM
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William Oesterle, Chief Executive of Angie’s List, to Step Down by HILARY STOUT

By HILARY STOUT
The Indianapolis-based company announced on Wednesday that Mr. Oesterle was leaving, in part, to become more “civically involved” in the state’s issues.
Published: April 16, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Outlook for Oil Prices ‘Only Getting Murkier,’ Energy Agency Says by STANLEY REED

By STANLEY REED
There is much uncertainty over future crude demand from China and supply from OPEC, the International Energy Agency said.
Published: April 16, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Draghi Is Expected to Recommit E.C.B. to Bond-Buying Program by JACK EWING

By JACK EWING
A survey published by the European Central Bank showed that lending is increasing in the eurozone after years of tight credit.
Published: April 16, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Retail Sales Rose in March After 3 Months of Decline by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Producer prices rose as well, but are still down 0.8 percent for the last year.
Published: April 15, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Judge Rules Against Restarting 2 Nuclear Reactors in Japan by JONATHAN SOBLE

By JONATHAN SOBLE
The reactors at a plant in Fukui Prefecture had been expected to return to service after the introduction of post-Fukushima safety standards.
Published: April 15, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Ex-Governor Will Lead New Fund at Bain Capital by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED
Deval Patrick, the former governor of Massachusetts and a close ally of President Obama, is expected to concentrate on a new fund that will focus on socially oriented investments.
Published: April 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A Weaker Euro Helped Lift First-Quarter Sales at LVMH by REUTERS

By REUTERS
The French luxury goods group LVMH, the world’s biggest maker of luxury goods, posted a 3 percent rise in like-for-like first-quarter sales.
Published: April 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Airplane Seat Swapping, Once a Gentle Sport, Turns Rough-and-Tumble by MARTHA C. WHITE

By MARTHA C. WHITE
Frequent travelers say that requests — or, rather, demands — to change seats have taken on a new tenor in highly stratified, and crowded, plane cabins.
Published: April 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
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At the Head of the Pack, HBO Shows the Way Forward by JOHN KOBLIN and EMILY STEEL

By JOHN KOBLIN and EMILY STEEL
HBO has restocked its content cupboard with hits, launched HBO Now, its stand-alone streaming service and appears to be taking a victory lap.
Published: April 13, 2015 at 12:00PM
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John Dickerson, Political Director at CBS, Named as New ‘Face the Nation’ Host by JOHN KOBLIN

By JOHN KOBLIN
He will replace Bob Schieffer, the chief Washington correspondent for CBS who has been the host of the Sunday morning show for 24 years.
Published: April 13, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Barbara Bergmann, Trailblazer for Study of Gender in Economics, Is Dead at 87 by NELSON D. SCHWARTZ

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ
The author and professor of economics wrote presciently about women in the workplace and served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers.
Published: April 12, 2015 at 12:00PM
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God Can Help Companies Turn Customers Into Daredevils by MATT RICHTEL

By MATT RICHTEL
A study by researchers from Stanford found that when the concept of the divine was used in advertising, consumers’ appetite for risk-taking increased.
Published: April 12, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Risky Moves in the Game of Life Insurance by MARY WILLIAMS WALSH

By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH
Some insurance companies’ complex, and mostly hidden, maneuvers to increase profits for shareholders may end up costing taxpayers and policyholders.
Published: April 12, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Fund-Raising May Value Spotify Above $8 Billion by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and MIKE ISAAC

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and MIKE ISAAC
If the investment round closes, it will place Spotify firmly in the ranks of some of the most richly valued technology companies, joining the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Snapchat.
Published: April 11, 2015 at 12:00PM
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G.E.’s Move Is Enticing to Banks, but Hard to Copy by ANTONY CURRIE

By ANTONY CURRIE
While big banks would like to shed the “systemically important financial institution” tag, they would find it more difficult than General Electric.
Published: April 11, 2015 at 12:00PM
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General Electric to Sell Bulk of Its Finance Unit by ANDREW ROSS SORKIN and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED
The multinational conglomerate plans to shrink GE Capital rapidly and to bring back to the United States about $36 billion in cash now held overseas.
Published: April 11, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Brought by Wild Neighbors, a Deadly Flu Attacks Turkey Flocks by STEPHANIE STROM

By STEPHANIE STROM
So far, under a million birds have been culled, a small part of the 240 million raised a year. But farmers must destroy entire flocks to keep the virus from spreading.
Published: April 10, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Deutsche Bank Nears Plea Deal Over Libor Manipulation by BEN PROTESS and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG

By BEN PROTESS and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG
The settlement, which involves federal, state and British authorities, would be one of the last cases to arise from the sweeping inquiry into manipulation of the benchmark interest rate.
Published: April 10, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Kik Interactive Says Its Weighing Options, Including Selling Itself by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED
The messaging app company, based in Canada, said it that after several approaches from suitors, it hired Qatalyst Partners for help.
Published: April 9, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Veteran CBS Newscaster Bob Schieffer Announces Plan to Retire by JOHN KOBLIN

By JOHN KOBLIN
Mr. Schieffer, 78, who made the announcement during a speech at Texas Christian University, has been host of “Face the Nation” since 1991.
Published: April 9, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Shell Poised to Win in Deal for BG by FIONA MAHARG-BRAVO

By FIONA MAHARG-BRAVO
The acquisition could prove a smart and opportunistic way to increase growth through deepwater assets and liquid natural gas – provided Shell keeps costs down.
Published: April 9, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Oyster to Sell E-Books Alongside Its Subscription Service by ALEXANDRA ALTER

By ALEXANDRA ALTER
The company said that it would sell e-books, letting customers buy titles that aren’t available through its all-you-can-read subscription service.
Published: April 9, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Lawsuit Challenges Change in Rules on Organic Farming by STEPHANIE STROM

By STEPHANIE STROM
The suit contends that the Department of Agriculture erred by changing how nonorganic substances are approved for use in organic farming without holding a public hearing or seeking public comment.
Published: April 8, 2015 at 12:00PM
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In Parched California, Innovation, Like Water, Has a Limit by EDUARDO PORTER

By EDUARDO PORTER
California’s challenge is economic and political. The state may have plenty of water, but it doesn’t have enough for every possible use.
Published: April 8, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Samsung Shows Signs of a Turnaround by PAUL MOZUR

By PAUL MOZUR
The beleaguered South Korean manufacturer said that it expected its first-quarter earnings in 2015 to beat analyst forecasts.
Published: April 8, 2015 at 12:00PM
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JetBlue to Add Daily Service Between Albany and Florida by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flights will begin Dec. 10 with nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Published: April 7, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Call for Activism at IBM Is Likely to Go Unheard by ROBERT CYRAN

By ROBERT CYRAN
Investors have reason to be dissatisfied. The trouble is that IBM has already exhausted the typical activist playbook.
Published: April 7, 2015 at 12:00PM
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ZenPayroll Start-Up Raises $60 Million From Group Led by Google Investment Arm by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED
The funding round valued the payroll processor, which was created in 2012, at $500 million.
Published: April 7, 2015 at 12:00PM
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‘Twin Peaks’ Return in Doubt as Director Lynch Backs Out by JOHN KOBLIN

By JOHN KOBLIN
The co-creator David Lynch, who was to direct the series, announced that a dispute over the budget had caused him to opt out of Showtime’s revival of the show that began in 1990.
Published: April 6, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Comcast Recruits Its Beneficiaries to Lobby for Time Warner Deal by ERIC LIPTON

By ERIC LIPTON
Many letters to the government in support of the $45 billion deal are from groups that received money from Comcast, either as a charitable donation, corporate support or a political contribution.
Published: April 6, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Victims of Financial Wrongdoing Need a More Muscular S.E.C. by GRETCHEN MORGENSON

By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
The regulator lacks the power to extract fines equal to the losses of harmed investors, often making class-action suits their best recourse.
Published: April 5, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Victims of Financial Wrongdoing Need a More Muscular S.E.C. by GRETCHEN MORGENSON

By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
The regulator lacks the power to extract fines equal to the losses of harmed investors, often making class-action suits their best recourse.
Published: April 5, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Private Eyes in the Grocery Aisles by KAREN STABINER

By KAREN STABINER
Food suppliers, manufacturers and markets depend on testing companies like IEH Laboratories to find contaminated products and to root out fraud.
Published: April 5, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Jobs Report Sends Government Bond Yields Down by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
United States government bond prices rose and the dollar fell on Friday.
Published: April 4, 2015 at 12:00PM
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‘Mad Men’ and the Era that Changed Advertising by EMILY STEEL

By EMILY STEEL
While Don Draper wouldn’t recognize much of today’s advertising business, which is increasingly driven by technology, big personalities at the very top continue to reign.
Published: April 4, 2015 at 12:00PM
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After Wall Street Exit, Banker Finds the Right Fit for His Return by ANITA RAGHAVAN

By ANITA RAGHAVAN
Rabobank is expected to announce next week that it has hired Donald Meltzer as vice chairman and head of North American mergers and acquisitions.
Published: April 4, 2015 at 12:00PM
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What to Expect From the March Jobs Report by PATRICIA COHEN

By PATRICIA COHEN
At 8:30 a.m., the Labor Department will release figures on hiring and unemployment last month. Here’s what they mean for the state of the economy.
Published: April 4, 2015 at 12:00PM
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President of Saks Steps Down by HIROKO TABUCHI

By HIROKO TABUCHI
Marigay McKee, who joined Saks Fifth Avenue in 2014, was replaced by Marc Metrick, an executive at Saks’s parent company, Hudson’s Bay.
Published: April 3, 2015 at 12:00PM
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G.M. Bets Big on a Resurgent Cadillac by JAMES B. STEWART

By JAMES B. STEWART
Cadillac used to be synonymous with American style, quality and prestige. Now, with a new model and a move, G.M. is trying to recapture the swagger.
Published: April 3, 2015 at 12:00PM
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The Chinese Billionaire Zhang Lei Spins Research Into Investment Gold by ALEXANDRA STEVENSON

By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON
Zhang Lei got his break as an intern for Yale’s endowment, which he impressed so much with his detailed reports that it gave him $20 million to invest.
Published: April 3, 2015 at 12:00PM
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James Wood Dies at 85; Revived Ailing Supermarket Chain by MARY WILLIAMS WALSH

By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH
Many thought A.&P. was a lost cause when Mr. Wood became chief in 1980, but he turned the company around and, in the process, renewed interest in stock options as executive compensation.
Published: April 2, 2015 at 12:00PM
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U.S. Says HSBC Needs to Step Up on Compliance by JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and BEN PROTESS

By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and BEN PROTESS
Criticisms of the bank, which reached a multibillion-dollar settlement to resolve accusations of money laundering, emerge in a court filing.
Published: April 2, 2015 at 12:00PM
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GoDaddy Shares Jump in Market Debut by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED
The shares opened at $26.15, about 30 percent above the initial public offering price of $20, a dollar more than the top end of the expected range.
Published: April 2, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Janet Norwood Dies at 91; Led Labor Statistics Bureau by DANIEL E. SLOTNIK

By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK
Ms. Norwood was appointed commissioner of the bureau by Jimmy Carter, and held the position, where she oversaw the measurement of economic data, until 1991.
Published: April 1, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Orbital Publishing Accused of Fraud in Selling Subscriptions by RACHEL ABRAMS

By RACHEL ABRAMS
Attorneys general in New York, Oregon, Minnesota, Missouri and Texas have accused the company of overcharging for subscriptions and keeping the difference in price.
Published: April 1, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Wall St. Opens Slightly Lower a Day After a Big Jump by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
As the end of the quarter approached, traders were especially active in closing out positions.
Published: April 1, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Dietitians Group Negotiating to End Labeling Deal With Kraft Singles by STEPHANIE STROM

By STEPHANIE STROM
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is working to terminate a deal that allowed Kraft to affix the group’s Kids Eat Right label to its cheese slices.
Published: March 31, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Small Planes and Frequent Delays Don’t Cool Ardor for Flying by BILL MALKASIAN

By BILL MALKASIAN
A domestic traveler has learned to roll with the inconveniences of flight, mostly because he’s having the time of his life.
Published: March 31, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Wall St. Surges in Early Trading by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong economic reports in Europe bolstered markets there, and energy companies were doing well in the United States.
Published: March 31, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Slater and Gordon, Australian Law Firm, to Acquire Arm of Quindell of Britain by BRETT COLE

By BRETT COLE
Slater and Gordon, the first law firm to list on a stock exchange, plans to buy the professional services unit of the British firm for about $947 million.
Published: March 30, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Expect Wins to Come With the Losses by SONIA KOLESNIKOV-JESSOP

By SONIA KOLESNIKOV-JESSOP
David Foster is a composer and producer who has been chairman of Universal's Verve Music Group since 2012.
Published: March 30, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Greeks Need Their Leader to Be Tough by HUGO DIXON | REUTERS

By HUGO DIXON | REUTERS
The new prime minister might consider dumping his party's left wing to make the reforms necessary to satisfy eurozone creditors.
Published: March 30, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Linda Zecher of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: The Danger of ‘One Size Fits All’ by ADAM BRYANT

By ADAM BRYANT
Ms. Zecher says that rigidity in large companies sometimes makes it difficult for employees to be entrepreneurial and grow in their roles.
Published: March 29, 2015 at 12:00PM
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At U.S. Companies, Time to Coax the Directors Into Talking by GRETCHEN MORGENSON

By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
Board members of European companies routinely make themselves available to investors, but their peers in the United States seem to fear such contact.
Published: March 29, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Nan Tucker McEvoy, Heiress Who Ran San Francisco Chronicle, Dies at 95 by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A member of The Chronicle’s founding family, Ms. McEvoy was the chairwoman of Chronicle Publishing, which included The Chronicle, a morning daily and other media holdings, from 1981 to 1995.
Published: March 28, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Fuel Costs Help Cruise Company Profit Top Forecast by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Higher onboard spending and strong bookings for Caribbean cruises, its biggest business, helped Carnival’s quarterly profit.
Published: March 28, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Intel Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Chip Maker by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and QUENTIN HARDY

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and QUENTIN HARDY
Intel is in discussions to buy Altera, a designer of specialized computer chips, says a person briefed on the matter, in what would be one of the technology giant’s biggest-ever deals.
Published: March 28, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Chevron Seeks to Sell Caltex Australia Stake for $3.6 Billion by REUTERS

By REUTERS
The proposed sale of the 50 percent stake comes amid falling oil prices and after other global oil companies left Australia’s refining industry.
Published: March 28, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Francis C. Rooney Jr., Dies at 93; Headed Melville Corp. by EMILY STEEL

By EMILY STEEL
As chief executive of the Melville Corporation, Mr. Rooney transformed it from a shoe company into a retail behemoth embracing CVS, Thom McAn and Marshall’s.
Published: March 27, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Reading the Fine Print in the Heinz-Kraft Deal by STEVEN DAVIDOFF SOLOMON

By STEVEN DAVIDOFF SOLOMON
A look under the hood at everything from the makeup of the board of directors to the payment of a dividend, and not cash, to Kraft shareholders.
Published: March 27, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Borse Dubai Sells Its Stake in London Stock Exchange Group by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
The holding company for the Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai was the largest shareholder in the London exchange. The sale is estimated at as much as $2.2 billion.
Published: March 27, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Dov Charney in S.E.C. Investigation, American Apparel Says by HIROKO TABUCHI

By HIROKO TABUCHI
The company learned last month that the S.E.C. had begun an investigation “with respect to matters arising from” an internal review into Mr. Charney’s conduct, according to its filing.
Published: March 26, 2015 at 12:00PM
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George Osborne Says British Bank Tax Is Here to Stay by JENNY ANDERSON

By JENNY ANDERSON
Instead of eliminating the levy as banks have reduced their risk, the government has increased it to help fill its coffers.
Published: March 26, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Tono Studios Helps Marketers Reach Hispanics With Culturally Authentic Ads by SARAH MAX

By SARAH MAX
A commercial audio company is making a name for itself by focusing on cultural nuances to create messages that resonate with the Hispanics.
Published: March 26, 2015 at 12:00PM
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China’s Central Bank Calls for More Loans to Farms by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Officials say more financing should be made available to help a sector that produces about 9 percent of the country's G.D.P.
Published: March 26, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Wynn Resorts Board Raises Objections to a Co-Founder’s Re-election by STEVE FRIESS

By STEVE FRIESS
A letter from the board of the casino company said Elaine Wynn, a co-founder, had ceased to act in the company’s best interest.
Published: March 25, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Pullback in March for China’s Factories by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Activity contracted, the early reading of a private survey showed, falling to an 11-month low as new orders shrank, signaling persistent weakness in the economy.
Published: March 25, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Danny Schechter, ‘News Dissector’ and Human Rights Activist, Dies at 72 by SAM ROBERTS

By SAM ROBERTS
Mr. Schechter was an author, filmmaker and award-winning television producer who infused almost all his work with his deep-rooted advocacy, whether it was for alternative or mainstream media.
Published: March 24, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Longer Flights From La Guardia Might Be Mixed Blessing for Passengers by JOE SHARKEY

By JOE SHARKEY
A proposal to end the airport’s 1,500-mile limit on flights could make it more appealing to long-haul travelers who find it convenient to Manhattan, but regional flights could be cut.
Published: March 24, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Struggling Mumbai Developers Turn to Gimmicks by SHAILAJA SHARMA | REUTERS

By SHAILAJA SHARMA | REUTERS
With India's real estate market mired in debt, developers seek to offload billions of dollars worth of unfinished homes with increasing intensity.
Published: March 24, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Treasury Auctions Set for the Week of March 23 by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
The following tax-exempt fixed-income issues are scheduled for pricing this week.
Published: March 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A High School Where a Student Might Letter in Polo by ROBERT FRANK

By ROBERT FRANK
Officials at the elite, private Oxbridge Academy say its polo team will serve as a democratizer, uniting children of different economic backgrounds.
Published: March 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Slowdown in China Is Stabilizing, Official Says by REUTERS

By REUTERS
The government sees bright spots in China's economy, like employment, high-tech industries and services, said Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.
Published: March 23, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Ways to Put the Boss’s Skin in the Game by GRETCHEN MORGENSON

By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
Two new proposals aim to make top executives think twice before taking outsize risks, because breaking rules would cost them money.
Published: March 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A.I.G. to Pay Nearly $1 Billion to Settle Class-Action Suit Brought by Shareholders by REUTERS

By REUTERS
A federal judge approved a $970.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the American International Group, an insurance giant that required $182.3 billion in bailouts.
Published: March 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A Luxury Liner Docks, and the Countdown’s On by JAD MOUAWAD

By JAD MOUAWAD
The profitability of today’s giant cruise ships depends on a tightly choreographed routine that’s part Nascar pit stop, part Noah’s Ark.
Published: March 22, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Readers Respond to Starbucks ‘Race Together’ Initiative by NANCY WARTIK

By NANCY WARTIK
An article about a campaign intended to help spark a conversation on race in America accrued a broad range of reactions in its comment section.
Published: March 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Despite Fears, Regulators Can Be Held in Check by DANIEL INDIVIGLIO and ANTONY CURRIE

By DANIEL INDIVIGLIO and ANTONY CURRIE
H. Rodgin Cohen says Wall Street regulators have gone overboard, but there’s a danger that legislation will dilute the work of watchdogs.
Published: March 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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HSBC to Shuffle Board Roles of Several Directors by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
The changes come as Simon Robertson stays on for a final year as deputy chairman, but gives up several leadership roles on board committees.
Published: March 21, 2015 at 12:00PM
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The Gesture That Turned a Fiscal Crisis Into Twitter Fodder — or Did It? by LIZ ALDERMAN and MELISSA EDDY

By LIZ ALDERMAN and MELISSA EDDY
A media frenzy ensued in Germany over a video showing Greece’s finance minister flipping his middle finger, a video some now claim to have faked.
Published: March 20, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Elon Musk Says Self-Driving Tesla Cars Will Be in the U.S by Summer by AARON M. KESSLER

By AARON M. KESSLER
The automaker’s chief says a software update will allow the Model S to navigate streets without the driver’s touching the wheel or pedals.
Published: March 20, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Auto Trader Group Is Valued at $3.5 Billion in London I.P.O. by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
Funds advised by the European private-equity firm Apax Partners bought out its joint venture partner last year and renamed the company Auto Trader.
Published: March 20, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Chinese Drywall Firm to Pay Damages by AARON M. KESSLER

By AARON M. KESSLER
In a stunning about-face, Taishan Gypsum will pay $2.6 million in damages to seven Virginia families hurt by its drywall, after having fought any payout since 2010.
Published: March 19, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Mercedes-Benz to Sponsor U.S. Version of Rock in Rio by BEN SISARIO

By BEN SISARIO
The automaker carefully selected a musical event it thought would have a brand-conscious audience.
Published: March 19, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Wall St. Is Lower Ahead of Fed Statement by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The substance of the central bank’s statement on interest rates has unsettled investors worried about an earlier increase.
Published: March 19, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Biggest Advertisers Are Sending Their Dollars to Digital by SYDNEY EMBER

By SYDNEY EMBER
The country’s largest marketers are slashing their advertising budgets because digital offers more, for less money.
Published: March 18, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Cleveland Clinic Grapples With Changes in Health Care by REED ABELSON

By REED ABELSON
To keep pace with insurers’ expectations, the renowned health system is trying to become as good at primary care as it is at performing complicated procedures.
Published: March 18, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Macerich Rejects Takeover Offer From Rival Mall Owner by DEALBOOK

By DEALBOOK
Macerich adopts a poison pill and says SImon Property Group’s proposal undervalues the company
Published: March 18, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Pinterest Valuation at $11 Billion After New Round of Fund-Raising by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED
The success of the financing shows that investors remain infatuated with the online scrapbooking service.
Published: March 17, 2015 at 12:00PM
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A Wall Street Prosecutor to Join WilmerHale by BEN PROTESS

By BEN PROTESS
WilmerHale said on Monday that it had hired Anjan Sahni, a senior federal prosecutor in the United States attorney’s office in Manhattan.
Published: March 17, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Wall St. Opens Higher Following Declines Last Week by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Investors were looking ahead to the Fed’s two-day meeting later this week for clues on interest rate direction.
Published: March 17, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Popular Demand by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
People 18 to 24 trailed the weekly averages for all adults in most media usage categories, except for smartphone use, game console use, and time spent using a “multimedia device.”
Published: March 16, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Tests of Cholesterol Drugs Offer Hope of Reducing Heart Attacks and Strokes by ANDREW POLLACK

By ANDREW POLLACK
Researchers cautioned, however, that the studies were small and designed to assess whether the drugs safely lowered cholesterol, not whether they staved off heart attacks.
Published: March 16, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Stephen J. Immelt of Hogan Lovells: Raised to Believe ‘You Can Fix This’ by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
The chief executive of a global law firm says he came to appreciate that in an international setting “your own views about how the world is set up go out the window.”
Published: March 15, 2015 at 12:00PM
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S.E.C. Wants the Sinners to Own Up by GRETCHEN MORGENSON

By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
In a shift to its policy, the regulator is asking for more than settlements. It wants companies and individuals to admit to their misdeeds.
Published: March 15, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Chris Wallace of Fox News: Not the Biggest Office, but the One That Gets the Guests by Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN

By Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
The office of Chris Wallace, the anchor of “Fox News Sunday,” features many reminders of his reporting career, including a poster given to him by Donald Rumsfeld.
Published: March 15, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Producer Prices Index Drops in Sign of Low Inflation by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Labor Department said its producer price index declined 0.5 percent in February, the fourth consecutive monthly decline, as profit margins shrunk in the services sector.
Published: March 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Oil Prices Drop as Production Hums Along Despite a Brimming Supply by STANLEY REED

By STANLEY REED
A report from the International Energy Agency warned that unabated oil production in the United States and elsewhere threatened to flood capacity and further undermine prices.
Published: March 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Activists Crowd Into Bank of New York Mellon Fight by RICHARD BEALES

By RICHARD BEALES
Aggressive investors can force good changes at companies. But too much clamor at once can distract from sensible initiatives already underway.
Published: March 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Univision Fires Host for Comparing Michelle Obama to Cast of ‘Planet of the Apes’ by EMILY STEEL

By EMILY STEEL
The host, Rodner Figueroa, is known for stinging red carpet commentary and fashion critiques.
Published: March 13, 2015 at 12:00PM
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From the Gates Foundation, Direct Investment, Not Just Grants by SARAH MAX

By SARAH MAX
The philanthropic giant is deploying funds and influence into for-profit companies with bright ideas, instead of focusing only on grants to nonprofits.
Published: March 13, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Once Unique, LeapFrog Faces Competition in the Educational Toy Market by RACHEL ABRAMS

By RACHEL ABRAMS
LeapFrog, a dominant maker of educational toys and games, has watched its sales plummet because of cheaper alternatives.
Published: March 13, 2015 at 12:00PM
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ITV to Pay Up to $1.2 Billion for ‘The Voice’ Producer by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
The acquisition of Talpa Media, established by John de Mol, the “Big Brother” creator, is the latest move by the British broadcaster to bolster its content and sell shows globally.
Published: March 13, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Aaron Kushner, Entrepreneur With Plans to Lead a California Newspaper Renaissance, Steps Aside by RAVI SOMAIYA

By RAVI SOMAIYA
Mr. Kushner, who tried to build a newspaper empire around The Orange County Register, resigned from executive duties at the paper’s parent company, Freedom Communications.
Published: March 12, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Greek Debt Talks Are Tested by Fraying Ties With Germany by JAMES KANTER and NIKI KITSANTONIS

By JAMES KANTER and NIKI KITSANTONIS
A demand by the Greek prime minister for wartime reparations from Germany intensified the rancor between the two nations.
Published: March 12, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Brother Industries Offers to Acquire British Printer Maker for $1.55 Billion by CHAD BRAY

By CHAD BRAY
Domino Printing Sciences, based in Cambridge, said that its board of directors intended to unanimously recommend that shareholders accept the offer.
Published: March 12, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Homeowners Try to Assess Risks From Chemical in Floors by AARON M. KESSLER and RACHEL ABRAMS

By AARON M. KESSLER and RACHEL ABRAMS
Consumers flooded safety agencies with questions about Lumber Liquidators after “60 Minutes” raised questions about one of the company’s products.
Published: March 11, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Gender Gap in Education Cuts Both Ways by EDUARDO PORTER

By EDUARDO PORTER
A report from the O.E.C.D. revives an old debate about girls’ math abilities, while it raises questions about boys’ overall educational achievements.
Published: March 11, 2015 at 12:00PM
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With New Hire, Credit Suisse Sends a Positive Signal by PETER THAL LARSEN

By PETER THAL LARSEN
The decision by Tidjane Thiam to leave the fast-growing British insurer Prudential is a vote of confidence in the Swiss bank, and the industry.
Published: March 11, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Why Hedge Funds Still Make Sense for Pension Funds by MARK HAEFELE and CHRISTOPHER SWANN

By MARK HAEFELE and CHRISTOPHER SWANN
High fees have made hedge funds unpopular. But from a financial perspective, divesting from them looks like a mistake, the authors contend.
Published: March 10, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Mall Offer to Test Simon’s Hostile Tendencies by JEFFREY GOLDFARB

By JEFFREY GOLDFARB
The. shopping center owner has used similar tactics many times before, with mixed results.
Published: March 10, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Alcoa to Buy Titanium Maker RTI for $1.5 Billion, Expanding Reach in Aerospace by DAVID GELLES

By DAVID GELLES
The deal for RTI International Metals will give Alcoa more exposure to defense and aerospace markets
Published: March 10, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Popular Demand by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
The Finnish company that created Clash of Clans makes only six apps, but it was the worldwide revenue leader in January, just ahead of King, which makes Candy Crush Soda Saga and 27 other apps.
Published: March 9, 2015 at 12:00PM
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‘Not There’ Campaign Removes Women From Ads for International Women’s Day by SYDNEY EMBER

By SYDNEY EMBER
A project by the Clinton Foundation modified public advertisements to raise awareness of its No Ceilings initiative on the status of women and girls worldwide.
Published: March 9, 2015 at 12:00PM
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Bosses Who Love Themselves by PHYLLIS KORKKI

By PHYLLIS KORKKI
People who lack empathy and have grandiose views of themselves tend to have a damaging effect on all levels of business, researchers say.
Published: March 8, 2015 at 01:00PM
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The Brands in Art Basel’s Orbit by HANNAH SELIGSON

By HANNAH SELIGSON
Luxury companies want to be part of the global fair not only because it draws the 1 percent, but also because visual artists “represent the intersection of intellectual activity and money,” one expert says.
Published: March 8, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Greece Proposes Using Tourists as Tax Spies to Fill Shortfall by LIZ ALDERMAN

By LIZ ALDERMAN
The Greek government plans to present a raft of measures to European finance ministers in Brussels in hopes of unlocking aid quickly.
Published: March 9, 2015 at 12:00PM
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The Labor Picture in February by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
The Labor Department said Friday the unemployment Rate in the United States decreased to 5.50 percent in February of 2015 from 5.70 percent in January of 2015. That’s the lowest unemployment rate since May 2008. This month 295,000 jobs were created, exceeding economists’

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A Third Blast on Oil Trains Stirs Scrutiny by JAD MOUAWAD

By JAD MOUAWAD
A string of fiery accidents prompts some to question whether safety upgrades are good enough or coming soon enough as rail transportation of oil keeps growing.
Published: March 7, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Caixabank of Spain Pushes Ahead With Offer for Portuguese Bank BPI by RAPHAEL MINDER

By RAPHAEL MINDER
The Spanish bank said on Friday that it had no intention of sweetening its bid, even though BPI’s board rejected it a day earlier.
Published: March 7, 2015 at 01:00PM
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What to Look for in the Jobs Report by NELSON D. SCHWARTZ

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ
At 8:30 a.m. Eastern, the Labor Department will release the latest figures on job creation and unemployment in February.
Published: March 7, 2015 at 01:00PM
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AbbVie Wins Bidding War for Maker of Cancer Drug, Then Goes on Defensive by ANDREW POLLACK

By ANDREW POLLACK
Strategically, the $21 billion deal for Pharmacyclics seems to make sense for AbbVie, but at least some analysts said the company had paid too much.
Published: March 6, 2015 at 01:00PM
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U.S. Factory Orders Edged Down 0.2% in January by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manufacturers have been weighed down by weak overseas growth and a strong dollar.
Published: March 6, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Solairedirect Moves to File I.P.O. in Paris by STANLEY REED

By STANLEY REED
The solar energy provider, which develops, manages and invests in facilities in France and several other countries, plans to raise about $195 million by next summer.
Published: March 6, 2015 at 01:00PM
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In Eye of Economic Storm, the Fed Blinked by BINYAMIN APPELBAUM

By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM
Transcripts the Fed released of its 2009 policy meetings show that Mr. Bernanke and his colleagues were hobbled by doubts about the Fed’s ability to do more.
Published: March 5, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Outdated Encryption Leaves Phones Vulnerable to Hackers by NICOLE PERLROTH and BRIAN X. CHEN

By NICOLE PERLROTH and BRIAN X. CHEN
Apple and Google said they were releasing patches to fix the problem, which results in part from 1990s American technology export restrictions.
Published: March 5, 2015 at 01:00PM
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European Banking Authority Clarifies Rules on Pay by JENNY ANDERSON

By JENNY ANDERSON
The regulator made clear that banks can’t get around the bonus cap in a 2013 law with so-called allowances.
Published: March 5, 2015 at 01:00PM
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India Cuts Benchmark Rate by 0.25 Percentage Point by REUTERS

By REUTERS
It is the second such reduction in two months by the Reserve Bank of India.
Published: March 5, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Private Equity Payouts Leave the Rest of Wall St. in the Dust by WILLIAM ALDEN

By WILLIAM ALDEN
The gulf between the earnings of Lloyd C. Blankfein and Stephen A. Schwarzman illustrates the power of dividend income for private equity’s top brass.
Published: March 4, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Citigroup to Sell Its Subprime Lender OneMain to Springleaf for $4.25 Billion by MICHAEL CORKERY

By MICHAEL CORKERY
The sale of the consumer loan unit to another large subprime lender is expected to net a $1 billion profit for Citigroup.
Published: March 4, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Some Private Colleges Turn a Tidy Profit by Going Nonprofit by PATRICIA COHEN

By PATRICIA COHEN
Under a government crackdown on for-profit schools that leave students with useless credentials and punishing debt, some colleges have converted to nonprofits, in lucrative deals.
Published: March 3, 2015 at 01:00PM
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John Catsimatidis May Be Interested in Buying Daily News by RAVI SOMAIYA

By RAVI SOMAIYA
John Catsimatidis, the billionaire owner of the grocery chain Gristedes, met Mortimer Zuckerman, the owner of The New York Daily News, to discuss a sale.
Published: March 3, 2015 at 01:00PM
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China Cracks Down on Steel's Smog by REUTERS

By REUTERS
The move could put more pressure on mills that are already struggling with weak growth, as the Chinese economy loses momentum.
Published: March 3, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Put Yourself in Employees' Shoes by SONIA KOLESNIKOV-JESSOP

By SONIA KOLESNIKOV-JESSOP
Michel Bernardaud is chairman and chief executive of the French porcelain house Bernardaud.
Published: March 2, 2015 at 01:00PM
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German Energy Firm Pushes Ahead on Russian Deal, Despite British Objections by STANLEY REED

By STANLEY REED
RWE signaled on Sunday that it expected to complete the sale of its oil and gas subsidiary to a Russian investment company on Monday.
Published: March 2, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Over Power Steering Loss by CHRISTOPHER JENSEN

By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN
The automaker said that the power steering could suddenly stop working in 2008-10 Elantras and 2009-10 Elantra Tourings but did not mention any related accidents or injuries.
Published: March 1, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Britain, Wary of Sanctions, Adds Pressure to Keep Russian From Buying Energy Unit by STANLEY REED

By STANLEY REED
The completion of the deal has been slowed by regulators’ concerns that Mikhail Fridman or his company might be targeted by expanded sanctions on the Russian energy industry stemming from the Ukraine conflict.
Published: March 1, 2015 at 01:00PM
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After 50 Years, Oracle of Omaha Looks Back on Less Prescient Moves by DAVID GELLES

By DAVID GELLES
Warren Buffett recalls missteps during his five decades with Berkshire Hathaway, a period that saw the company’s stock rise nearly 2 million percent.
Published: February 28, 2015 at 01:00PM
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China Cuts Interest Rates to Stimulate Slowing Economy by DAVID BARBOZA

By DAVID BARBOZA
China’s central bank made the announcement on its website, saying that the one-year bank lending rate would drop 0.25 percentage point to 5.35 percent.
Published: March 1, 2015 at 01:00PM
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What’s an Economist’s Nobel Medal Worth? $390,848 by TARA SIEGEL BERNARD

By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD
The medal awarded to the economist Simon Kuznets in 1971 was sold to an unidentified bidder for $390,848, one of only a few such medals ever to have been sold.
Published: February 28, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Fiat Chrysler Recalls 467,000 S.U.V.s for Fuel Pump Problem by DANIELLE IVORY

By DANIELLE IVORY
The faulty part, which could prevent the vehicles from starting or result in stalling, is found in some 2012-13 Dodge Durangos and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokees.
Published: February 28, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Annual Profit Surges for I.A.G., Parent of British Airways by NICOLA CLARK

By NICOLA CLARK
Performance was bolstered by strong passenger demand on trans-Atlantic routes and a turnaround at the Spanish carrier Iberia.
Published: February 28, 2015 at 01:00PM
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