• Strong Catalysts For Growth And A Great Price Make Open Text A Buy

  By Always Bullish : Thesis In today's market, it is hard to find a growth stock that hasn't already been blown up by the media, resulting in ridiculously high multiples and unjustified price advancements. But Open Text Corporation ( OTEX ) is an exception. The company operates on strong…

• BioTelemetry Selected As Small-Cap Growth Pick

  By Markos Kaminis (Wall St. Greek) : CardioNet ( BEAT ), just renamed BioTelemetry, soared by 38% on a day a couple weeks ago, taking this tiny company to a market capitalization of approximately $192 million by the close of trading. The huge gain came on extraordinary volume of 8.99 million shares…

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• IRS scraps last furlough day

  The IRS will open its doors on Aug. 30, scrapping its last planned furlough day as it continues to cut costs elsewhere in the agency.

• SouthGobi Resources' CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  SouthGobi Resources Ltd. ( SGQRF.PK ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 12, 2013 19:00 ET Executives Christina Pantin - Investor Relations Ross Tromans - President and Chief Executive Officer Bertrand Troiano - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Oscar Cabrera - Merrill Lynch Mike…

• 26% of U.S. women don't work

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• Wall St. erases losses on Fed Lockhart's comments

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks erased losses to trade higher by midday on Tuesday after Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart said economic data remains too mixed to lay out a detailed path for reducing and eventually halting their asset-purchase stimulus plan at their September meeting.

• Cimatron's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Cimatron Ltd. ( CIMT ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 9:00 a.m. ET Executives Danny Haran – President and CEO Ilan Erez – CFO Analysts Anya Shelekhin – Sidoti Nathan Schneiderman – Roth Capital Michael Brcic – Oppenheimer Presentation Operator Ladies and gentlemen,…

• Stocks bounce back, J.C. Penney drags

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• Bill Ackman rides the crazy train

  J.C. Penney. Herbalife. Activist investor Bill Ackman is having a bad year. But his investment in railroad Canadian Pacific is a success.

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• London Market Report

  London's leading shares edged higher in early Tuesday trading, with mining stocks notching up solid gains.

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• Supergroup: The Fashion Retailer Is Living Up To Its Potential

  By Fund Gurus : A number of economic fundamentals in Europe and the UK are showing improvements, and as we edge closer to a cyclical upswing it is prudent to look at sectors that benefit from such events. The retailing industry performs strongly during periods of economic growth as consumer…

• Gentium's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Gentium S.p.A. ( GENT ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 7:00 AM ET Executives Khalid Islam – Chairman and CEO Salvatore Calabrese – CFO and SVP, Finance Adrian Haigh – SVP, Commercial Operations Analysts Gene Mack – Brean Murray Carret & Co David Nierengarten – Wedbush …

• Amazon: Is There A Top In Sight?

  By Zachary Mannes : I love seeing all of the angry fundamental bearish comments and articles about how overvalued Amazon ( AMZN ) is, how razor thin its margins are, how its operating costs continue to climb and especially how many multiples of various measures it trades at. I also love Amazon and…

• Nasdaq to take on greater policing role on its stock exchange

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc plans to assume a greater role in the policing of its U.S. stock exchange, according to a regulatory filing, in a move that follows calls by Wall Street for an end to the self-regulatory status of exchanges.

• Earnings Analysis: Does Sysco Need A Boost Of Anti-Oxidants?

  By AnalytixInsight : Sysco Corporation ( SYY ), the largest food distributor in America with a 17.5% share of the market had its Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2013 earnings call yesterday. Sysco shares fell $2.02 or 5.8 percent to $32.99. Last year, SYSCO acquired 14 companies and distributed nearly $650…

• InterOil Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  InterOil ( IOC ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 8:30 am ET Executives Wayne W. Andrews - Vice President of Capital Markets Michael Hession - Chief Executive Officer Collin Francis Visaggio - Chief Financial Officer William J. Jasper - President and Chief Operating Officer David John…

• Larry vs. Larry: Oracle's Ellison says Google's Page acted 'evil'

  (Reuters) - Google's informal motto is "don't be evil," but outspoken Silicon Valley billionaire Larry Ellison has accused the Internet company's CEO, Larry Page, of acting "absolutely evil."

• Minister warns PM against promoting 'token women'

  Minister at department for international development tells David Cameron that talented, experienced men should not be overlooked in forthcoming reshuffle

• Catalysts For A Continued Rally In The Mining Space

  By George Kesarios: If you have been following my logic on gold ( GLD ) and silver ( SLV ) you know I don't consider them an investment proposition. The only reason why investors should be involved with precious metals is for speculative purposes. If however someone thinks they are an…

• Ackman quits J.C. Penney board, ending feud

  (Reuters) - The circus-like atmosphere that had taken over the boardroom at J.C. Penney Co Inc ended on Tuesday with hedge fund billionaire William Ackman stepping down from the board of the struggling U.S. retailer.

• Equity gains stymied by US corporate battles

  Wall Street progress halted amid rising bond yields and a firmer dollar with a falling yen delivering a boost to Japanese stocks

• USDA Shocker; China Baking In Record Heat; Cotton And Natural Gas

  By James Roemer : China Bakes, while Grain Market Will Still Follow US Weather A Red Alert Continues for Parts of China. Call it Global Warming, Climate Change, whatever, but the heat wave in China is shattering records with many regions around Shanghai and the Yangtze River consistently over 100…

• Apple's 5C Coming: BlackBerry Better Hurry

  By chandan sarkar : Synopsis The pending release of the mid-priced iPhone 5C has led to concerns about Apple's ( AAPL ) premium brand, the direction of its gross margins, and the potential cannibalization of higher-end products. I argue that by properly constructing a "rate fence,"…

• Larry Ellison: Apple's best days are over

  Oracle CEO Larry Ellison called Steve Jobs "our Edison, our Picasso" in an interview with Charlie Rose.

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• What happened to Donald Trump's crowdfunding?

  Is The Donald keeping up his end of the crowdfunding bargain?

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• SEC wins dismissal of lawsuit over handling of $7 billion Stanford fraud

  (Reuters) - A federal judge in Florida has thrown out a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of negligence for failing to report that the now-imprisoned swindler Allen Stanford was running a $7.2 billion Ponzi scheme.

• Willis seeks return to its UK roots

  Dominic Casserley, the new chief of the New York-listed insurance broker, plans to diversify the shareholder base with more British institutions

• Foxtons to file for IPO as soon as August

  The flotation could raise as much as £400m, say those with knowledge of the situation, as the group seeks to take advantage of a strong housing market

• Flowers Foods Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Flowers Foods ( FLO ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 8:30 am ET Executives Marta Jones Turner - Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations Allen L. Shiver - Chief Executive Officer, President and Director R. Steve Kinsey - Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President …

• Parents say J.C. Penney ad promotes bullying

  J.C. Penney is coming under fire for an ad that shoppers say promotes bullying and puts pressure on families.

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• US moves to block airlines merger

  The US government files an anti-trust case against the merger of American Airlines and US Airways, which would create the world's largest airline.

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• U.S. retail sales data points to improving economy

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of U.S. consumer spending rose in July at its fastest pace in seven months, a sign of quicker economic growth that could strengthen the case for the U.S. Federal Reserve winding down a major economic stimulus program.

• Canada to shut down rail firm involved in Quebec town disaster

  OTTAWA (Reuters) - The rail firm involved in a tanker train disaster that killed 47 people in a Quebec town last month will be shut down because it does not have enough insurance to cover clean-up costs and other damages, a Canadian government agency said on Tuesday.

• Magnetek Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Magnetek ( MAG ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 11:00 am ET Executives Lynn Bostrom - Director of Marketing Communications Peter M. McCormick - Chief Executive officer, President and Director Marty J. Schwenner - Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Investor Relations …

• Arotech Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Arotech ( ARTX ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 9:30 am ET Executives Kenny Green - Senior Partner of Israel Robert S. Ehrlich - Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive officer and Chairman of Executive & Finance Committee Thomas J. Paup - Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of…

• IAMGOLD Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  IAMGOLD ( IAG ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 8:30 am ET Executives Bob Tait - Vice President of Investor Relations Stephen Joseph James Letwin - Chief Executive Officer, President and Director Carol T. Banducci - Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President P. Gordon Stothart -…

• Aratana's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ( PETX ) Q2 2013 Results Earnings Call August 13, 2013 8:00 AM ET Executives Dr. Steven St. Peter - President and CEO Louise Mawhinney - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Steve Crowley - Craig-Hallum Jon Block - Stifel Josh Schimmer - Lazard Capital Markets Tim Lugo -…

• San Gold's CEO Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  San Gold Corporation (SGRCF.PK Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013, 11:00 am ET Executives Tim Friesen - Communications Director Ian Berzins - President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Gestur Kristjansson - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Presentation Operator …

• Justice Department sues to block AMR-US Airways merger; stocks fall

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Justice Department sued on Tuesday to block the merger of American Airlines' parent company AMR Corp and US Airways Group Inc, saying the deal would hurt consumers by leading to higher fares and fees.

• Cache Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Cache ( CACH ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 9:00 am ET Executives Allison C. Malkin - Senior Managing Director Jay M. Margolis - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony F. Dipippa - Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Analysts Neely J.N. Tamminga - Piper Jaffray…

• CAMAC Energy Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  CAMAC Energy ( CAK ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 11:00 am ET Executives Jason Lee Earl W. McNiel - Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Analysts Kipley J. Lytel - Prime Equity Research, LLC Presentation Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to CAMAC Energy's…

• The Ongoing Feud Of The National Enquirer's Pope Family

  Perhaps this tale should be unsurprising considering it involves heirs of the tabloid fortune built around the concept:  "Inquiring minds want to know!"  Two of the heirs of the tabloid founder, Generoso Pope, have engaged in dueling lawsuits for years -- culminating in allegations of…

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• 2 Biotechs Aim To Capitalize On The Treatment Of Melanoma

  By Amy Baldwin : Editors' Note: This article covers a micro-cap stock. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks. Data from key trials of experimental treatments for melanoma brings good news for those affected by this deadly form of cancer. Following the disappointment from…

• Digital Generation: 70% Potential Upside

  By Suneet Chandvani : Trade: Long DGIT Current price: 10.2 Expected price: 17 Upside: 70% Time: 1-2 years Thesis: Good product gaining traction in a growth industry, established relations with the major industry players, unique platform, extremely cheap valuation, shareholder activism, possible…

• Quip: MS Office for the mobile age

  Bret Taylor and Kevin Gibbs's modern word processor works on almost any device. Is that enough to shake up a space Microsoft has dominated for decades?

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• Fortegra Financial's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Fortegra Financial Corporation ( FRF ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 13, 2013 08:30 a.m. ET Executives Stephanie Gannon – IR Richard S. Kahlbaugh – Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Walter P. Mascherin – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer …

• The quiet successes that drive Silicon Valley

  Not every successful tech entrepreneur wants the limelight.

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• Tips for Saving Money on Insurance

  A regular review can ensure you're not wasting money or leaving loved ones or yourself unprotected.

• Questrom said Ackman did what was right for J.C. Penney board: CNBC

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former J.C. Penney chief executive Allen Questrom said Tuesday that activist investor William Ackman did what was right for the company's board, CNBC reported.

• HCC Insurance Holdings: An Insurer With Industry-Leading Cost Efficiency And Combined Ratio

  By Junius : Many Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers have been struggling to maintain profitability in the currently challenging market environment. They have witnessed the decline in interest rates, which have led investment returns fall substantially; and suffered from abnormally high levels…

• Harris & Harris Group Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Harris & Harris Group ( TINY ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 10:00 am ET Executives Patricia N. Egan - Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer Douglas W. Jamison - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Chairman of Executive Committee Daniel…

• Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. - Special Call

  Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. ( OSIR ) August 13, 2013 9:00 am ET Executives Charles Randal Mills - Chief Executive Officer, President and Director Analysts Edward A. Tenthoff - Piper Jaffray Companies, Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Osiris…

• WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) ( WX ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 8:00 am ET Executives Ronald Aldridge - Director of Investor Relations Ge Li - Co-Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Member of Compensation Committee and Member of Strategy & Finance Committee Edward Hu - Chief…

• Sterlite Industries: Gradually Overcoming The Headwinds

  By Street Smart Investor : Sterlite Industries ( SLT ) is India's largest non-ferrous metals and mining company with market leadership in copper, zinc, lead and aluminum mining and production. The company (based on its new structure) also holds a 58.8% stake in one of India's largest…

• Document Security Systems - All Aboard, Before It's Too Late

  By Connor Gach : Note: This article covers a micro-cap stock. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks. Security Systems ( DSS ) and its shareholders have experienced quite a ride in recent months. Through the ups and downs of the stock, the Company has continually improved its…

• Outstanding Employee Stock Options

  By David Trainer : This report is one of a series on the adjustments we make to GAAP data so we can measure shareholder value accurately. This report focuses on an adjustment we make to our calculation of economic book value and our discounted cash flow model . We've already broken down the…

• Kohlberg & Co drops out of Steinway bidding

  Kohlberg & Co waives its right to negotiate with Steinway's board after John Paulson swoops in with a higher offer for the grand piano maker

• Eurozone industry records fast growth

  Eurozone seems increasingly to be emerging from its recession, but growth still slow as member countries struggle with effects of austerity measures

• Mizuho seeks international expansion

  Hiroshi Motoyama says he wants to use the bank's extensive relations with Japanese corporate clients to expand its reach internationally

• DoJ sues to block US Airways-AMR deal

  The administration's move looks likely to force the unpicking of the complex deal, which would have created the world's largest airline by sales

• Ryanair to sue Channel 4 over claims

  No-frills airline Ryanair plans to sue Channel 4 over a programme that quoted pilots saying they were concerned over the airline's fuel policy.

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• Federal judge named as mediator in Detroit bankruptcy case

  DETROIT (Reuters) - The judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy case named a federal judge, Gerald Rosen, as the judicial mediator in the city's Chapter 9 proceedings, according to a court filing on Tuesday.

• Protests greet plan to raise rail fares

  Unions and campaigners stage protests at stations to highlight the increase, which comes against a persistent backdrop of sluggish income rises

• FBI arrests two in international penny stock scheme

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors on Tuesday said they have made arrests in an international penny stock scheme that involved fraudulently inflating shares prices and trading volumes.

• 3 reasons why Greece's budget surplus is a mirage

  A budget surplus in Greece? Yes, but the numbers may not reflect reality.

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• Twenty hurt at LG promotional stunt

  Twenty people are injured, with seven sent to hospital, when a promotional stunt in Seoul for LG's new G2 smartphone goes wrong.

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• 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Building New Financial Services Companies

  Building a new financial services company, or any company, is challenging. The potential upside is worthwhile - particularly within financial services - but the roadblocks make success difficult to attain. When we started ReadyForZero, we were relatively new to financial services and knew there…

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• U.S. watchdog unveils plan to overhaul audit reports

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator unveiled a controversial proposal on Tuesday that would require auditors to reveal more details about the publicly traded companies whose books they examine, a move intended to arm investors with more information.

• Mugabe pledges black empowerment

  Robert Mugabe vows to press on with his policy of forcing companies to cede economic control to black Zimbabweans.

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• Norway blocks Apple map flights

  Norway confirms it has refused Apple permission to take aerial photos over Oslo to create 3D imagery for its map app.

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• UK inflation rate falls to 2.8%

  The rate of consumer price index inflation fell to 2.8% in July, down from 2.9% in June, official figures show.

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• Affording a home harder for average buyer

  Stagnant incomes, higher home prices and climbing mortgage rates made affording a home a lot more difficult for the average homebuyer during the second quarter.

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• U.S. business inventories flat, could weigh on second-quarter GDP

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Inventories at U.S. businesses were flat in June and firms outside the auto sector cut back on restocking, which might weigh against estimates for economic growth in the second quarter.

• Around the Water Cooler With Nestle Waters Chairman

  Want to boost employee collaboration? Kim Jeffery says you just have to install a water cooler.

• Uninsured in 2014? Here's your Obamacare penalty

  Thinking of ignoring the Obamacare mandate to get health insurance next year? It could cost you.

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• Rail fares 'to increase by 4.1%'

  Commuters in England face an average 4.1% rise in the cost of regulated rail fares, including season tickets, as inflation figures are announced.

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• House price inflation rises further

  The rate of house price inflation in the UK is continuing to rise, according to official statistics.

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• J.C. Penney drama reaches its peak

  Largest shareholder Bill Ackman resigns from the board after failing to oust CEO.

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• How to Steer Clear of Online Scams

  Don't fall victim to online hackers with these 8 tips.

• More mergers on the horizon

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• Rajan can lift India's corporate torpor

  Business chiefs could be much more vocal about the need to improve performance in many of the sectors and companies below the top rank

• China set to pass U.S. as top oil importer

  The rapid redrawing of the world's energy map is about to hit another milestone, as China overtakes the U.S. as the biggest importer of oil.

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• Ackman quits board of JC Penney

  Departure of the activist investor, who owns an 18% stake in the US retailer, follows several tumultuous days of boardroom disagreements

• Why Holder is reforming mandatory minimums

  The attorney-general can act now because the cost of US justice keeps rising, some conservatives favour prison reform and overall crime is down

• 5 Unasked Interview Questions You Must 'Answer' to Get Hired

  Both verbal and nonverbal communication crucial to landing the job.

• Is Detroit to Blame for the Muni Market's Woes?

  How Motor City's bankruptcy petition has affected the municipal bond market.

• 4 Improv Principles That Could Skyrocket Your Career

  Collaboration and teamwork will bolster success.

• Is It Time to Sell Your House?

  With the housing market improving, is it time to sell and move to the retirement destination of your dreams?

• How to Overcome the Most Difficult Interview Processes

  Glassdoor releases its list of 25 companies that give the toughest interviews.

• 21.6 Billion Reasons The Luxury Industry Needs Oprah And Her Friends

  The Boston Consulting Group estimates that US$130 billion is spent per year on luxury fashion and accessories including US$38,000 handbags. Of course, the vast majority of goods sold are priced considerably less, and we learned even billionaires such as Oprah Winfrey hedge at such sky-high prices.…

• Eurozone factory output up in June

  Factories in the eurozone saw output rise in June, reinforcing hopes the bloc could have exited recession in the second quarter.

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• Whirlpool buys 51 percent stake in China white goods maker

  (Reuters) - Home appliance maker Whirlpool Corp said it will acquire a controlling stake in Hefei Rongshida Sanyo Electric Co Ltd for $552 million to expand in China's fast-growing market for washing machines and fridges.

• U.S. auto repossessions for non-payment of loans drops

  DETROIT (Reuters) - Car buyers in the United States are better at keeping current with their loan payments, a report by Experian Automotive shows.

• U.S. import prices rise less than expected, inflation pressures tame

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. import prices rose less than expected in July as an increase in the cost of petroleum was offset by the biggest drop in the price of non-petroleum goods in nearly 4-1/2 years, pointing to benign inflation pressures.

• The Macro Sweep: Europe and Australia

  Business conditions are at a four-year low in Australia ahead of next month's elections, but economic expectations for the eurozone are improving

• Berlusconi fights for survival on beaches

  Silvio Berlusconi's centre-right party is launching a nationwide summer campaign, in an effort to revitalise support for the group and its founder

• Best comeback stocks of 2013

  Thanks to new management and business strategies, these five companies' stocks have had remarkable turnarounds this year.

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• CVC to buy UK warranty provider for £750m

  Domestic & General auction takes place amid increased regulatory scrutiny of insurance practices by the newly created Financial Conduct Authority

• New York Times chairman sells some of his shares

  (Reuters) - New York Times Co Chairman Arthur Sulzberger Jr. has sold some of his shares in the company.

• Annuities In Your 401(k)? What You Need to Know

  Annuity guarantees hold appeal. But there's lots of fine print.

• Could these five projects improve life in the UK?

  Would these schemes improve life around the UK?

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• VIDEO: Why is Blackberry struggling?

  Blackberry has announced that it has formed a committee to explore options for the business, including a possible sale of the company.

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• How the Taliban might give up violence

  As western presence in Afghanistan diminishes and the factors influencing its actions change, the group may shift to more peaceful methods

• U.S. small business confidence rises in July

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. small business optimism rose in July, with owners anticipating an improvement in sales and earnings, which could bolster hopes of an acceleration in economic activity in the second half of the year.

• Flowers Foods beats estimates as acquisitions boost sales

  (Reuters) - Flowers Foods Inc , the No. 2 U.S. baking company, reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by its recent acquisitions of Lepage Bakeries and some of Sara Lee's bread brands in California.

• Catalans side with Gibraltar in border row

  The largest separatist party of Catalonia has written to the chief minister of Gibraltar denouncing 'bullying and harassment' by Spanish government

• Council cleaners get 'living wage'

  Low-paid cleaners and office workers at a Kent council are to have their pay raised to the "living wage" of £7.45 an hour after a campaign by their union.

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• AUDIO: 'Save our pubs - buy one more pint'

  The Campaign for Real Ale says that buying one extra pint of beer per month could save the pub industry.

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• VIDEO: Rail fare rise 'could be as high as 9%

  The independent passenger watchdog warns that for some rail commuters ticket price rises 'could be as high as 9%'.

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• Calls for government to drop Help to Buy

  Critics of the £12bn fund fear it will further boost demand for housing without increasing supply and trigger another housing bubble

• Global shares, dollar up as investors bet on strong data

  LONDON (Reuters) - Evidence that Europe's economy is finally picking up steam pushed the region's shares to a 2-1/2 month high on Tuesday, lifted the euro and left safe-haven German government bonds under pressure.

• Yum feeling the heat in China as July sales tumble

  LOS ANGELES/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The heat seems to be getting to KFC parent Yum Brands Inc in China, after the fast-food chain saw China sales slide in July, with some market watchers saying a lack of focus on cooling drinks and ice cream meant diners looked elsewhere as record hot weather gripping…

• German investor morale brightens as euro zone picks up

  MANNHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - German analyst and investor sentiment climbed more than expected in August, a leading survey showed on Tuesday, suggesting Europe's largest economy is gradually regaining momentum after suffering a contraction in late 2012 and a weak start to 2013.

• UK inflation edges down in July but property prices pick up

  LONDON (Reuters) - British consumer price inflation eased slightly in July, helped by lower airfares and clothing costs, but there were further signs of price pressures building in the property market.

• Exclusive: Barclays considers potential sale of UAE retail business

  DUBAI (Reuters) - Barclays Plc is conducting a strategic review of its retail banking operations in the United Arab Emirates which could lead to a sale of the business, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

• Best countries for working moms and dads

  These countries offer generous benefits for parents, making it easier for working mothers and fathers to balance work and family.

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• VIDEO: What is behind drop in inflation?

  The rate of consumer prices index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in July, down from 2.9% in June. Phil Gooding from the Office for National Statistics explains the reasons behind the fall.

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• Thousands sign up for Help to Buy

  Since the scheme was launched in April, 10,000 housebuyers have signed up to receive a 20 per cent equity loan interest-free for five years

• China investigating carmakers over pricing: industry body

  SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese automotive association is collecting data on the price of all foreign cars sold in the country for a government agency that has fined companies for price-fixing in sectors ranging from milk powder to jewelery, officials at the industry body said.

• Cool, cheap collectible cars from Pebble Beach

  Not all the cars at the premier collector car gathering sell for huge amounts.

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• Saving her star programmer from deportation

  Kelsey Falter was 22 when she launched a startup, raised millions of dollars and braved the immigration system to hire an undocumented immigrant. It took more than a year, but it worked.

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• Resolution wins over sceptical investors

  Share price continues to surge after life assurer reports a 17 per cent rise in first-half operating profit as it secures new business for less cost

• VIDEO: Traders 'on brink' at giant flea market

  France is to publish figures for the second quarter of 2013 with economists predicting a slight rise in growth.

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• E.On profits hurt by Europe crisis

  E.On, one of the UK's "big six" energy suppliers, has reported a fall in profits for the second quarter as the financial crisis in Europe hit demand for power.

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• Keita wins Mali presidential poll

  Political veteran, 68, ran a smart campaign that played on his image as a strong leader who could restore the honour of the west African nation

• Eon warns of further plant closures

  German utility blames a boom in renewable energy and decline in European wholesale power prices for profit fall and warns 'no recovery is in sight'

• VIDEO: Singapore backs vertical farms

  Singapore imports more than 90% of its food, but the government wants to change that by getting farmers to convert their plots into vertical farms.

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• VIDEO: Carmaker Hyundai facing strike vote

  Union members at South Korean carmaker Hyundai are preparing to vote on whether they should go on strike in a dispute over wages and other benefits.

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• China's Sina Corp in surprise loss

  Sina Corp, which runs China's biggest micro-blogging site, posts a surprise loss in the second quarter as it looks to increase its mobile offering.

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• Military Retirement Pay Veterans Benefits And Divorce Make For Tax Confusion

  The way tax rules interact with divorces rules is complicated enough.  Throw in military retirement rules and it can get very confusing.  In the case of Elmer Nuss, it looks like the Administrative Law Division of the Alabama DOR came up with a reasonable response, but it also seems like it…

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• Blackstone bolsters apartments portfolio

  The deal which values the portfolio at $2.7bn will be for majority stakes in apartment complexes with roughly 30,000 units in the southern United States

• Texas aims to be commercial spaceflight hub

  Texas tries to take advantage of commercial space travel

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• Happy workers don't jump ship

  How to keep your staff from walking out

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• Football clubs 'hoping for profit'

  Scotland's top football clubs are becoming more confident about their financial future, a leading financial consultant claims.

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• 'A third of owners considering sale'

  A third of owners surveyed at Championship and League One clubs are considering selling despite new financial regulations.

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• Foxtons accelerates IPO plans

  The company is planning to announce its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange before the September rush

• Ex-Nomura bankers launch 'streaming' venture

  Former MDs team up with oil industry veterans to take advantage of banks cutting back on project financing in commodities

• Creditor boost from Lehman data protection ruling

  Financial firms in liquidation may no longer have to suffer data protection costs

• Dealing with a default: a guide for clearing houses

  News Analysis: FN looks at Iosco's report on the risks associated with the post-crisis reliance on clearing houses

• Deal double brings new CVC fund into play

  Deals for D&G Group and Campbell Soup, if successful, could allow the private equity firm to begin deploying capital from its new €10.5 billion mega fund

• Confidence in Europe hits nine-year high

  Allocations to eurozone equities have also reached their highest levels since the beginning of 2008, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• Australia mandates dark pool disclosures

  The new rules will see banks and brokers in Australia open up their private trading operations to greater public scrutiny

• Fidelity boosts hedge fund offerings for retail clients

  The mutual-fund giant has invested about $1 billion in Blackstone Group's first mutual fund

• Hermes seeding venture inks second hedge fund deal

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• The Costs and Benefits of Running a Mobile Business

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• How to Distribute Your Retirement Funds

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• Should You Hire Your Own Private Judge?

  You can't buy your own verdict, but you can pay for a speedier trial.

• Why Are You Leaving Your Job? 4 Simple Tips For Answering a Difficult Interview Question

  Answer this question well and position yourself for success.

• Why Retirement Accounts Won't Help You Retire Early

  People who retire in their 50s often face penalties for early 401(k) and IRA withdrawals.

• 10 Things They Don't Tell You About Your First Internship

  From punctuality to dress code, here are some intern pointers.

• 11 Reasons to Give Your Teen a Clothing Allowance

  Back-to-school clothes shopping doesn't have to cause a shouting match.

• Indefensible Decisions by Pension Fund Managers

  Pension consultants don't always select investments that are appropriate for plan participants.

• Why Even Single People Need Life Insurance

  People without dependents can plan ahead to protect their future families

• Should You Worry About More Bad Housing Numbers?

  A drop in housing starts shows rising interest rates are biting – but it looks like a flesh wound.

• Save Money on Summer Travel by Avoiding ATM Fees

  How to minimize bank fees while vacationing abroad.

• What to Say to Pesky Debt Collectors

  New tools from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau make it easier to respond.

• How Technology Will Support an Aging America

  New technologies are forming a growing industry to help seniors age in place at home.

• How Much Should You Pay for a Pet Deposit?

  What to know when moving into a rental with a furry roommate.

• Lesson From a Market Panic: Beware of 'Safe' Yields

  Which dividend stocks are best for rising rates?

• How to Pay Less in Taxes

  Lessons in minimizing your tax burden from tax expert Karl Frank.

• Timeless Moves for a Successful Retirement

  In any market, these strategies will help you build wealth for the future.

• Do Childless Employees Get the Shaft at Work?

  Some companies may give more perks to people with children.

• The Solution for Achieving Personal Financial Security

  High unemployment has become the new normal. It's time to take back the reins.

• 5 Things to Know About Taking Time Off Work

  It may surprise you to learn what you are and are not entitled to receive.

• Should You Buy Whole Life Insurance?

  How to determine if whole life insurance is right for you.

• Can You Afford to Be a Politician?

  As civic-minded people know, politics is a money game. Do you have what it takes to play?

• 4 Reasons Even Employed People Need to Network

  Networking effectively is still important after a job has been secured.

• 6 Ways Recruiters Use LinkedIn to Headhunt

  Have you ever wanted to get inside the head of a headhunter?

• Where Are Baby Boomers Going to Live?

  A low cost of living and proximity to family are more important to boomers than nicer weather.

• What Women Want – At Work

  Insights into what women are truly looking for in a job and workplace.

• Estate Planning Lessons From James Gandolfini

  The Sopranos star left a large estate that's subject to a big tax bill

• Medicare, Social Security Are Bargains for Beneficiaries

  Many people pay hundreds of thousands dollars less in payroll taxes than they receive in benefits.

• A Year On, Impact of 401(k) Fee Rules is Mixed

  Fee disclosure rules have prompted some change in the industry, but everyday savers still need more education.

• How to Plan a Cheaper Summer Vacation

  Sharing trips with friends and cashing in on rewards can make for a more affordable getaway.

• Around the Water Cooler With CVS Caremark's Helena Foulkes

  Confused about the new health care law? A CVS EVP boils it down for employees and employers.

• Are Your Home Upgrades Money Down the Drain?

  How to tell when a home improvement is an investment or just money ill spent.

• 5 Strategies for Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping

  As back-to-school shopping season approaches, 17 states will temporarily suspend sales tax.

• Market Volatlity Rises as China Hits Brakes

  China faced an acute cash crunch in June, sending jitters to markets everywhere. Here is what's behind the volatile credit market shaking the Chinese banking sector.

• 10 Good Things About Obamacare

  Despite numerous problems, it's important to remember the many benefits of health care reform.

• Getting in the Good Graces of a Gen-Y Boss

  Tips for having a good, productive relationship with a millennial manager.

• How to Save for Retirement on a Small Salary

  Don't let a low income prevent you from building a retirement nest egg.

• How to Survive a Performance Counseling Meeting

  What to do if you learn your work isn't up to par.

• Enrolling at You U: An Alternative to Going Back to School

  Perhaps you should forgo State U and Private U.