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Casey's Mystery Bidder: 7-Eleven

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 19:47
7-Eleven's $40-a-share bid trumps a $38.50-a-share offer from Alimentation Couche Tard, though Casey's has said both are too low.

How Much to Put in an Emergency Fund

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:48
New research from MetLife provides some guidance on how much to include in your emergency fund to cover the chance of a critical illness in your family.

Study Shows Drop in Credit Card Use

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:03
Consumers are using credit cards less than in the past, according to data just released from Javelin Strategy and Research.

Casey's Mystery Bidder Raises New Questions

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 17:07
An apparent new bidder for Casey’s General Stores has prompted a new attack by Alimentation Couche-Tard — but one the Deal Professor thinks likely won’t work.

To Go Where Compact Fluorescents Cannot

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 16:52
The area in which LED's will best replace compact fluorescent bulbs, an executive suggests, is in directional lighting.

E.U. Court Bats Down Germany’s Protection of Betting Monopolies

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 16:39
The highest court in the European Union ruled that German efforts to protect state-run gambling monopolies violated E.U. laws.

Economic Scene: The Bears and the State of Housing

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 16:20
The difference between viewing housing as a luxury good or as a staple is the subject of a debate about the recovery.

CNN Makes It Official: Piers Morgan Will Replace Larry King

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 15:55
The British-born journalist and talent show judge will take over next January, ending speculation about one of the most prized time slots in television.

Your Very Own $400,000 Robot

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 15:47
Willow Garage, a California-based technology company, announced that its PR2 robot would go on sale to businesses and the general public.

Google Speeds Queries With ‘Instant’ Results

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 14:34
Google is introducing a feature called "Google Instant," which will display search results as people type their queries.

H.P. Sues Its Ex-Chief in New Job

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 14:22
The lawsuit comes a day after the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive was hired by Oracle, the database software maker.

Obama Is Against a Compromise on Bush Tax Cuts

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 13:55
The president’s decision not to extend tax cuts for the rich adds a populist twist to an economic package designed to entice support from big businesses and their Republican allies.

A Regenerative Feat for Solar Cells

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:57
A discovery could help extend the life of experimental high-efficiency solar cells, which often suffer from short lifespans when tested outside the laboratory.

Second Thoughts on Online Education

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:48
The drive to online education threatens to widen the achievement gap between the best students and others, a new study says.

Group to Promote Competition and Innovation

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:08
A coalition of venture capitalists and businesses worries that the new health care law will lessen interest in new devices and medical techniques.

Pay Full Price for a Meal? That's So Yesterday

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:23
VillageVines, a daily deal site for restaurants in New York, is expanding to other cities.

Indian Court Rules Against Vodafone in Tax Case

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:21
The ruling, in a case stemming from Vodafone’s acquisition of a controlling stake in an Indian cellphone company, could deal a blow to foreign investors in India.

As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 09:34
Taxpayers in New Jersey and in other areas of the country are still paying for facilities abandoned by the teams they were built for.

Britain Backs New E.U. Oversight Plan

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 07:58
Britain’s chancellor of the Exchequer endorsed new agencies to supervise financial actions.

Private-Sector Hiring

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 07:11
Military spending was not what ended the Great Depression, and now only gets in the way of expanded private-sector employment, an economist writes.

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