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PhotosStocks waver on jobs, retail
The stock market is trying to reconcile some disappointing retail sales and jobs data with the Federal Reserve's more upbeat view of the economy.
On hook for failed clunker deals
A battle is brewing among consumer groups, car dealers and the government over the use of contingency agreements in Cash for Clunkers. Kathleen Pender.
Shopping for a Shanghai office
Bay Area business is about to get its own embassy in Shanghai. Could be as early as next month when the Bay Area Council goes "office shopping" in the economically exploding metropolis.
Trade ruling could help U.S. companies in China
The United States has won a wide-ranging ruling against Chinese trade practices that could provide huge market opportunities for...
More households on verge of foreclosure in July
The number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes rose 7 percent from June to July, as the escalating foreclosure...
Some sectors starting to hire again
Even with most U.S. businesses still reluctant to add new employees, some pockets of hiring are emerging in industries such as...
Federal Reserve moves deliver confidence
The Federal Reserve delivered a vote of confidence in the economy Wednesday, saying it would slow the pace of an emergency rescue...
Billionaire buys half-off S.F. office building
Latest dispatch from San Francisco's commercial real estate front: The 16-story office building at 250 Montgomery St. is now in the...
Don't forget: Your mileage may vary
Consumers should take General Motors' claim that the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid will get 230 miles per gallon in city driving with a...
On the record: FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith
Frederick W. Smith, the founder, president, chairman and CEO of FedEx, built...
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A federal judge in Texas has ordered Microsoft Corp. to stop selling some versions of its Word software in the U.S. within two months.
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More households on verge of foreclosure in July
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