Monthly Archives: June 2011

‘Skills gap’ leaves firms without worker pipeline

Laboratory technician Roger Avita pours a solution while working in the Manufacturing lab at Ultra Scientific Analytical, a company that develops water purification standards and testing, in North Kingstown, R.I., Wednesday afternoon, June 29, 2011. The company is looking to … Continue reading

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Dealerships spruce up: Cappuccino while you wait?

In this photo taken July 14, 2010, a directional sign is shown at LaFountain Cadillac in Highland Township, Mich. Across the country, dealers are spending millions, adding comfy leather chairs, oak walls and theatrical lighting. There are even hair salons, … Continue reading

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Medicare confirms payment for prostate cancer drug

SymbolPriceChangeDNDN39.44-1.06{“s” : “dndn”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare officials confirmed Thursday that the program will cover the $93,000 price tag for prostate cancer drug Provenge, an innovative therapy that typically gives men suffering from an … Continue reading

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Larger corn crop could slow food inflation

FILE – In this May 5, 2011 file photo, a farmer plants corn near Yutan, Neb. Farmers have planted the second-largest corn crop in nearly seven decades this spring. The huge crop could ease a grain shortage and keep food … Continue reading

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Oil drops 11 percent in 2nd quarter

Fuel attendant Derek Locke of Lynn, Mass., steps out of a sports fishing boat after pumping about 150 gallons on board as Ryan Chasse, of Lynn, opens his wallet to pay at the Seaport Landing Marina in Lynn, Mass., Wednesday, … Continue reading

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Stocks rise as Greece clears final bailout hurdle

FILE – In this June 22, 2011 photo, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. World markets moved higher Thursday, June 30, as investors await Greece’s final stamp of approval on a package of harsh austerity … Continue reading

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Stocks dipped in June, but some think it’s a blip

FILE – In this June 22, 2011 file photo, specialist William Bott looks at a screen as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. For investors, June was one long seesaw ride that began with a … Continue reading

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Geithner says he’ll stay for ‘foreseeable future’

AP source: Treasury secretary eyeing departure from administration following debt talks PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person familiar with his thinking says Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner (GYT’-nur) is considering leaving the administration following the current round of budget negotiations. The source … Continue reading

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Tests show wireless network could harm GPS systems

SymbolPriceChangeGRMN33.03+0.98T31.41+0.15TRMB39.64+1.11{“s” : “grmn,t,trmb”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} WASHINGTON (AP) — New test results show that a proposed nationwide wireless broadband network would produce significant interference with GPSRead More from the Article Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/news/rss/story/*http%3A//us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/news/topnews/*http%3A//biz.yahoo.com/ap/110630/us_tec_gps_threats.html

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Stocks rally as Greece nears getting bailout funds (AP)

LONDON – Global stocks pushed higher once again on Thursday as Greece looked likely to clear the final hurdle required to get bailout cash needed to avert a potential debt default next month. After Wednesday’s Parliamentary backing for a euro28 … Continue reading

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