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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