Jan 15, 2009 | 3:51pm ET
Obama's stimulus sales trip this week will feature Cardinal Fastener, a manufacturing company that has reinvented itself for the alternative-energy future. more
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A new regulation taking effect next month that's intended to guarantee children protection from lead exposure may put some indie toy makers out of business. more
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Like Treasury nominee Geithner, workers who don't have payroll taxes automatically withheld can run into nasty surprises at tax time. more
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This new $99 pedometer lets you compete online to track fitness goals, sleep and calories. more
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As thrifty customers turn to secondhand goods, resale stores are profiting from the recession. more
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Slow sales and tight credit are killing small companies. Here's a look at 7 iconic brands that died. more
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Facing technical challenges and a weak market, many of Silicon Valley's startups are changing direction. more
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For a price, Up Aerospace will launch your stamp collection or other small payload into orbit. more
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