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Wall Street managed a slight gain on Friday, a day after concerns about the economy, and in particular the labor market, sent the Dow plunging. Markets in Europe and Asia ended the day lower.
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As officials of the Machinists Union and Boeing prepared to resume negotiations on Friday, the union assured workers that a failure to reach a deal by early Saturday would guarantee a strike.
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In the past week, three British companies have announced plans to move abroad before the end of the year, unhappy about a lack of clarity about tax rules and eager to cut their tax bill.
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China’s central bank is in a bind, after snapping up roughly $1 trillion worth of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed debt issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over the last seven years.
New York Plans to Sue Student Loan Companymore similar news »
The attorney general is preparing a lawsuit against Goal Financial, charging that the lender broke laws by luring borrowers with cash and gifts and that it misled consumers about loan terms.
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Many retailers struggled with a sluggish back-to-school season, though Wal-Mart posted higher August sales, as shoppers focused on buying essentials amid worries about high gas and food prices.
