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More Family Dollar Stores Enter California Market

Family Dollar, one of the fastest-growing discount retail chains in the country, continues to expand its footprint across the United States with the announcement of its entry into California and grand opening of four stores in San Bernardino County. Today,…

Economy

Google Buys Zagat Survey Company

Google extends its reach by buying Zagat: Google has acquired Zagat, the survey company and multimedia publisher known best for its highly regarded print guides to local restaurants. The acquisition strengthens Google’s position in local search, helping it compete with…

Economy

Verizon Strike Update: Settlement is Reached

The 45,000 striking Verizon workers will return to their jobs starting on Monday. The Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — made the announcement on Saturday after two parties reached an overall settlement. [via NY…

Economy

Hewlett Packard HPQ and Autonomy Corporation plc Possible Merger

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hewlett-Packard Company, HPQ, today commented on the recent announcement by Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU.L). HP confirms that it is in discussions with Autonomy regarding a possible offer for the company. HP also reported that it…

Economy

Short Selling Ban Imposed in Europe

European Securities and Markets Authority issued a statement after talks ended late yesterday, imposing a 15-day short selling ban. ESMA promotes harmonised regulatory action on short-selling in the EU European financial markets have been very volatile over recent weeks. The…

Economy

Dow Jones Industrials Recovers A Bit

After Wall Street’s big dip on Monday, Nasdaq and the Dow industrials are up on Tuesday’s opening. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 232.50 points, or 2.15 percent, to 11,042.35. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 30.49 points, or…

Economy

El Bulli Restaurant Closed

The popular El Bulli restaurant is now closed. The Girona, Spain restaurant that is famous for its 30-course meals and impossible-to-get table, announced that it is closing its doors. Here is what’s posted online: elBullirestaurant has now closed and has…

Economy

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Appeared on the House Floor

Guess who joined in the voting this afternoon — Gabby Giffords! Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, appeared on the House floor for the first time since January, when she was shot and critically wounded at a congressional event in her Arizona…

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