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Job openings jump to near a 3-year high The number of available jobs in the United States jumped in December to near a three-year high, supporting...

Merkel blurs border in stumping for Sarkozy France's President Nicolas Sarkozy has yet to announce if he'll seek a second term, but he already has...

Summary Box: BP hikes dividend after strong 4Q PAYING DIVIDENDS: BP PLC raised its quarterly dividend by 14 percent after posting double-digit gains...

Yum forecasts strong expansion overseas Yum Brands Inc.'s stock is trading higher as the owner of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut is forecasting...

Merck anti-clot compound again shows bleeding risk An experimental anti-clotting drug that Merck & Co. is developing increased risk of bleeding internally...

Summary Box: Glencore, Xstrata in $90B merger MOTHER LODE: Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata PLC announced plans Tuesday to merge with commodities trading...

Average Maine heating oil price rises 1 cent The average price for home heating oil in Maine has risen one cent from last week to $3.72 a gallon.

Glencore, Xstrata agree to $90 billion merger Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata PLC announced plans Tuesday to merge with commodities trading giant...

Wal-Mart debuts 'Great for You' seal You may like the food you buy, but is it "Great for You"?

Oracle rejects $272M SAP award, wants new trial Database software maker Oracle is rejecting a court-ordered award for $272 million from German rival...

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