Market Gawk

Verizon Wireless offers unlimited calls for $100 a month, others follow suit, and Wall Street shudders at the prospect of a price war

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Squeezed by increasing commodity costs, food companies are finding creative ways to cut corners without sacrificing quality

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The ailing specialty and electronics retailer seeks court protection to restructure its debts and fulfill obligations.

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Financial markets suffered another turbulent session as disappointing US inflation data and record oil prices added to concerns about worsening credit conditions

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Wells Fargo suggested that its wealthy clients consider recognizing capital gains and paying the taxes on them to take advantage of historically low tax rates expiring in 2010. (WFC) (FNM) (FRE)

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Talk about a sweet deal. (MKC)

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A few weeks after one of its treatments for stroke survivors failed a key trial, Northstar Neuroscience Inc. said it will lay off nearly a third of its work force, leaving it with 58 employees. (NSTR)

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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Mexican and Brazilian stock markets closed higher Wednesday, thanks to buying sprees late in their sessions.

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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Asian markets tracked Wall Street higher Thursday, recouping some losses from the previous session, with energy stocks such as Inpex Holdings Inc. in Japan and Woodside Petroleum in Sydney advancing after crude-oil prices ended at a record high in the U.S.

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Students in need of college loans may want to start taking pointers from home buyers who are finding it harder to qualify for mortgage loans.

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