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Drought helps DuPont rake in profits
Apr 23, 2013
DuPont Chemical is primarily known for products like paint pigment, but the sale of drought-resistant seeds is boosting the company's earnings.
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Netflix adds two million U.S. subscribers
Apr 23, 2013
Netflix added two million U.S. subscribers to its streaming video service in the first quarter of this year. Analysts say that the company is making its mark with original programming.
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What DeVry's earnings say about the for-profit college business
Apr 23, 2013
As for-profit colleges learn to survive with fewer students, the rise of free online courses raises new questions.
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The companies most popular on expense reports: Delta, Marriott, Starbucks
Apr 23, 2013
Which companies show up the most on business expense reports?
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Digital billboards: Public service in Boston, public nuisance to other cities
Apr 22, 2013
On the day digital billboards spread news of the Boston Marathon bombing among Boston drivers, a judge's decision turned off digital billboards in Los Angeles. Cities and advertising companies argue over the bright billboards' value.
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The consequences of an online sales tax
Apr 22, 2013
Online sales taxes are up for debate again and big guys like eBay are crying foul. What are the real consequences of an online sales tax for retailers?
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Caterpillar profits fall 45%, cuts forecast
Apr 22, 2013
Caterpillar reported disappointing earnings this morning. The heavy-equipment maker announced its profits are down 45 percent and also cut its forecast for the rest of the year.
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Travelers may run into delays due to FAA furloughs
Apr 22, 2013
Some groups have filed suit to stop the furloughs of air traffic controllers. The FAA must cut hundreds of millions under federal budget sequestration.
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Is reality TV running out of steam?
Apr 22, 2013
Today Dutch group Mars One is set to announce details about its plan to fund a human colony on Mars -- by turning the process into a reality TV show. Is the once fast-growing, profitable reality TV machine -- here on Earth -- sputtering?
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Like Shamu, SeaWorld leaps after IPO: Why theme parks are doing well
Apr 19, 2013
SeaWorld Entertainment, home of famous orca Shamu, wowed investors in a big IPO. Amid concern about consumer spending in a slow, fragile economic recovery, theme parks are doing surprisingly well. Why?
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