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Domino’s to cook up changes to its pizzas
The chain earns high marks for convenience — but low grades for taste — and is revamping its ingredients. Full story
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Big sales coming? Don’t hold your breath
If you were hoping to find massive clearance sales as you finish up your shopping, prepare to be disappointed. Retailers planned better this year and likely won’t panic. Full story
Still a lot to prove
It was a historic first flight for Boeing’s 787, but the company has many hurdles to clear before declaring success. Full story
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Stocks end mixed after Fed announcement
Stocks pared their gains Wednesday as the Federal Reserve reminded investors that it would end several of its extraordinary supports for the economy in the coming year.
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Roy Disney, nephew of Walt, dead at 79
Roy E. Disney, the son and nephew of The Walt Disney Co. founders who twice led shareholder revolts that shook up the family business, died Wednesday. He was 79.
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Credit Suisse fined millions for Iran dealings
Credit Suisse Group has agreed to pay $536 million to settle a Justice Department probe and admit to violating U.S. economic sanctions by hiding business it was doing for Iranian banks.
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New small cars might struggle in market
A new generation of stylish, sophisticated small cars will test the market's appetite for fuel-efficient vehicles. Research suggests U.S. buyers are stubbornly attached to their larger vehicles.
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Review: Toyota Venza falls short
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ConsumerMan: Giving charity gift cards
The latest trend in gift-giving is not really a gift at all. For some, it's better. Charity gift cards allow you to make a donation but the recipient chooses which charity receives it.
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Construction of new homes rebounds
Construction of new homes, helped by better weather, rebounded in November following a setback in the previous month.
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Housing’s long road back
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Southwest Air tops list of best places to work
Southwest Airlines Co topped the list of the 50 best U.S. places to work, based upon employee opinions, according to research released on Wednesday.
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U.S. debt could push interest rates higher
Congress is taking the final steps to raise the national debt ceiling. That raises the question of whether the growing need to borrow money could drive interest rates higher.
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Sweet franchise
Dec. 13: To franchise or not to franchise? It's a question some business owners are asking themselves especially in light of the economic downturn. Meet one entrepreneur who says he's got a sweet franchise idea with a savory focus on chocolate!
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Shoppers are out, but wait for more discounts
Holiday shoppers were out in full force this weekend but sticking closely to their lists. Many are holding out for bigger discounts, and those could be coming this week.
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