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Asian shares turn lower as China rate hike weighs
Most Asian markets retreated Wednesday as investors digested an interest rate hike by China, while a robust sho
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Toyota shares gain as US report clears electronics
Toyota shares jumped more than 5 percent to a ninemonth high in Tokyo on Wednesday, following a U.S. government r
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Google manager complicates role in Egypt protests
The demonstrations in Egypt have left Google in a bind, trying to maintain a careful diplomatic distanc
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Avon net falls in 4Q on troubles in Brazil, Russia
NEW YORK - Supply problems in Brazil, poor sales in Russia and rising costs for raw materials pushed Avon Products Inc.'s net income down
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UN: Drought endangers Chinese winter wheat harvest
China's winter wheat harvest is at risk because of a drought that has also led to shortages of drinking water for
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NATO says new headquarters to cost $1.3 billion
This is not a time of austerity for NATO, at least where its headquarters are concerned. The military alliance
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Business travel bounces back as economy improves
Business travel is bouncing back. U.S. companies are forecast to spend 5 percent more on travel in 2011 tha
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More charges announced in NY insider trading probe
Federal authorities revealed charges Tuesday against three hedge fund portfolio managers and a
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Government: No electronic flaws in Toyotas
The Obama administration's investigation into Toyota safety problems found no electronic flaws to account for re
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Egypt CBank intervenes to boost pound
TABLAWY CAIROEgypt's central bank stepped in Tuesday to halt a sharp fall in the country's currency, while the stock exchang
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