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The graying of social networks
Sept 8 - Social networks, like Facebook, used to be the playground of the under-30 crowd, but boomers and senior citizens are storming the field. Carmen Roberts reports.
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Wall Street bounces back
Sept. 8 - After losing ground in Tuesday's session, Wall Street posted gains as concerns about European banks eased. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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The day ahead: September 9, 2010
Sept. 8 - The world's largest hamburger maker McDonalds, reports global sales after a seven percent growth figure in July.
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Instant view: Obama's tax proposals
Sept. 8 - Economic Policy Institute's Josh Bivens reacts to U.S. President Barack Obama's speech on the economy in Ohio.
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Wall Street's early bonus tax dodge
Sept. 8 - Reuters Breakingviews columnist James Pethokoukis says with tax cuts due to expire at year's end, some Wall Street firms may move forward their annual bonuses.
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BP part responsible for oil spill
Sep.8 - BP part blames Transocean, Halliburton for Deepwater spill, Vodafone sells China Media stake, German exports help fuel recovery.
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BP shifts blame for oil spill
Sept 8 - BP shifted much of the blame for a rig blast that led to the United States' worst-ever oil spill onto its contractors Transocean and Halliburton. Jon Decker reports.
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Economists scale back growth outlook
Sept 08 - High unemployment and signs of weakness in the housing market have economists once again pulling back their growth forecasts. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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British monarchy boosts tourism
Sep.8 - Overseas tourists flocking to sites linked to the British royals is generating around 500 million pounds a year, reveals research from VisitBritain.
Basmah Fahim, Reuters.
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German exports slow unexpectedly
Sep.8 - After two months of strong gains, German exports fell unexpectedly in July, adding to evidence that slowing world economy could hit Europe's biggest economy.
Joanna Partridge, Reuters
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Vodafone sells China mobile stake
Sep.8 - Vodafine Group Plc sells its share of China Mobile for 6.5 billion U.S dollars.
Basmah Fahim, Reuters.
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Yen surges, Nikkei slides
Sep 8 - Japan's Nikkei leads Asian share markets lower, as the yen's advances send exporter stocks downward. Dan Sloan reports.
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Sinochem, Temasek eye Potash hunt
Sep 8 - China's state-owned Sinochem has invited Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek to join it in a bid for Canada's Potash Corp. Dan Sloan reports.
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Hurd's move to Oracle under fire
Sept 07 - One day after Oracle announced it was hiring former Hewlett Packard CEO, Mark Hurd, HP filed a suit against Hurd potentially thwarting the move. Jeanne Yurman reports.
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Big legal battle between tech rivals
Sept 07 - Hewlett Packard is taking legal action against its former CEO after he accepted a job with rival Oracle. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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The day ahead: September 8, 2010
Sept. 7 - U.S. President Barack Obama presents a new economic plan involving tax cuts and infrastructure spending in a bid to lower unemployment and rejuvenate the recovery.
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Wall Street job outlook dims
Sept. 7 - Reuters Breakingviews columnist Jeffrey Goldfarb says Wall Street may see layoffs despite bankers gaining momentum in deals after a busy August. He also says Mark Hurd may be a good fit for Oracle.
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Google reveals TV plans
Sep. 7 - The internet search giant Google is planning to launch its TV service in the U.S. this autumn according to Chief Executive Eric Schmidt.
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EU's Barroso says Europe recovering
Sep. 7 - As European governments look to bring in unpopular spending cuts and tax increases, European Commission President Barroso says Europe's recovery is gathering pace.
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Google TV launching this fall
SEP 7 - Google is working with content providers and electronics makers as it prepares to launch its free TV service this fall. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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