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The McDonald’s that tries to hide the fact it is one
Eatery in downtown Manhattan is first in the U.S. to undergo a sleek, European-style makeover. Full story
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‘Glitch’ in law could stop jobless benefits
New York Times: About one million laid-off workers will see their benefits end in January unless Congress acts quickly to renew existing federally paid extensions. Full story
Safety survey winners
Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the U.S. insurance industry's annual list. Full story
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Stocks close lower on recovery worries
Disappointing forecasts from technology companies and an unexpected drop in home construction added to worries about the economy and sent stocks modestly lower.
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Wells Fargo to repay $1.3 billion to investors
Wells Fargo Investments LLC will repay about $1.3 billion to clients whose funds were frozen in the auction-rate securities market in the latest of a series of settlements with state securities regulators, an industry association said on Wednesday.
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Hershey, Nutella-maker mull Cadbury bid
Chocolate makers Hershey and Ferrero International SA confirmed they are considering a possible offer for Cadbury, which is already the target of a hostile bid by Kraft Foods Inc.
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McDonald's redesign aims for European lounge
A McDonald's in downtown Manhattan became the first in the U.S. to undergo a sleek, European-style makeover, complete with with outlets for plugging in laptops, upholstered vinyl chairs, subdued lighting and employees with all-black uniforms.
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Housing starts drop 10.6 percent in October
Construction of new homes plunged last month as builders waited to see whether lawmakers would extend a tax credit for homebuyers.
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Housing’s long road back
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Generation X is increasingly ‘whatever’ at work
They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement.
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Experts: Companies should keep holiday gifts
Small business owners with cash flow problems might be tempted during yet another difficult holiday season to forgo gifts for clients or customers. Many look at gifts as budget items that just aren't critical.
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A guide to holiday tipping during a downturn
This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a difference in your life. The challenge will be figuring out how much to tip them.
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