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July 11th, 2007

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Focus Media Holding Ltd. (FMCN) | Wallstrip
To uncover the truth about Focus Media Holding Ltd. (FMCN), today’s Wallstrip turns to international correspondent Fran Cheasebottom, live from XinJiang, China.
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Whole Foods CEO Mackey Posted Comments on Stock Message Board
Just when you think you’ve heard it all…
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John Mackey and Whole Foods: Finally Giving the Whole […]

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July 11th, 2007

Abu Dhabi $2.5bn tourism revenues

Tourism business made up 6.8% of Abu Dhabi’s GDP in 2006, Gulf News reports. Abu Dhabi earned $2.5bn from tourism and related activities last year as the resource-rich emirate looks to diversify its economy. But massive tourism projects currently under way will take some time to come online.

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July 11th, 2007

More Subprime Woes to Come

Bond-rating agencies warn of downgrades, and many more borrowers could default as ARM rates rise over the next year

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July 11th, 2007

Nasdaq Rises In Narrow Advance; Trade Slows

The NASDAQ gained some ground Wednesday as buyouts — real and hoped for — helped investors get past their subprime-mortgage jitters.

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July 11th, 2007

Dow, S&P 500 Each Up 0.6% In Lighter Trade

NYSE stocks slipped near the start of Wednesday’s session, but quickly recovered to close moderately higher. The Dow, S&P 500 and NYSE…

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July 11th, 2007

Major Indexes Regain Ground, But Volume Declines

Stocks bounced modestly Wed-nesday as Wall Street shifted focus to takeover news and upcoming earnings reports — and away from subprime mortgage…

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July 11th, 2007

Its 100 Tugs And Barges Ply Coastal Waters, Delivering Petroleum

oil and water don’t mix. At least, they’re not supposed to.

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July 11th, 2007

Jones sells $750,000 of Pacific Ethanol stock

Pacific Ethanol Inc. director Bill Jones has sold 50,000 shares of the renewable producer’s stock, about $750,000 worth.

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July 11th, 2007

Deloitte & Touche name regional managing partner

Business advisory firm Deloitte & Touche USA LLP has appointed a new regional managing partner for the area that encompasses New York state.

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July 11th, 2007

Under the Radar: PLX Emerges as Leader in Critical Computer Niche

Little known beyond computer geeks, PLX is quietly cornering the PCIe niche.

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