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September 2nd, 2007

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Inside the Googleplex | Economist.com
It is rare for a company to dominate its industry while claiming not to be motivated by money. Google does. But it has yet to face a crisis
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Wallstrip IPO’s: Mercadolibre, Inc. (MELI)
Recent IPO Mercado Libre bids on the Latin American market. Can you […]

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September 2nd, 2007

Private equity groups boost merger activity

In a struggling economy, businesses sometimes don't have many options when it comes to salvaging money and resources.

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September 2nd, 2007

Follow the client

UBS Financial Services Inc.'s plan to open a Bethel Park office in September illustrates the philosophy that is steering more independent and national money managers in this market — follow the client.

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September 2nd, 2007

Study shows banks fall short in attempts to lure wealthiest

Retail banks fail to make the most of sales opportunities to affluent customers, according to a recent Booz Allen survey.

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September 2nd, 2007

U.N.: American Workers Most Productive (AP)

American workers stay longer in the office, at the factory or on the farm than their counterparts in Europe and most other rich nations, and they produce more per person over the year.

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September 2nd, 2007

Report: U.S. Workers Are Most Productive (AP)

American workers stay longer in the office, at the factory or on the farm than their counterparts in Europe and most other rich nations, and they produce more per person over the year.

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September 2nd, 2007

Cheap rooms in Beijing and The9 gets hot

SHANGHAI (MarketWatch) — With Shanghai Stock Exchange’s index cracking 5,200 last week, it seems mid-August jitters have been forgotten in China. There are, of course, some concerns over regulatory scrutiny of wireless and online gaming industries for would-be investors, but at the very least they can get a cheap room in Beijing.

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September 2nd, 2007

For investors in telcos, small may be beautiful

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — In the fragmented Indian mobile telecommunications space, last week’s recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is set to provide a shot in the arm for a free competitive environment. And the several smaller firms with less than 10% market share, such as Idea Cellular, Spice Communications and Aircel, are likely to benefit the most.

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September 2nd, 2007

Beating the job burnout that afflicts many after Labor Day

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Not thrilled to be back at work? You’re not alone. Forty-eight percent of workers said they’re not motivated to go back to work after Labor Day, according to a survey in August of 770 U.S. part- and full-time workers.

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September 2nd, 2007

Investors seek more comfort

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