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America's top wine guru saves a vintage, and wine lovers could pay the price. More
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The lender says it no longer needs government money, but analysts say its future depends on an economic recovery. More
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The Japanese automaker's first operating loss may be harsh, but it's still in a lot better shape than its American rivals. More
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How to make sure the cotton in your shirt wasn't picked, say, by child laborers.  More
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GE's Heathymagination initiative marks a shift in emphasis for a business the company has been in for more than 100 years. More
May 7 · By William Cohan
A $2 billion burden from its private-equity takeover has put the 87-year-old icon in a financial jam. More
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    Yahoo's taskmaster
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    Two very different drivers
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    Microsoft, the cash cow
    The software giant may not be a high-powered growth machine anymore, but it offers financial strength and an attractive yield. More
Soros comes clean on coal
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Obama's green jobs foreman
Van Jones is the president's point man on growing the green-collar job market. Play
The battle over 'clean coal'
Next generation coal plants keep the debate over emissions and environmental impact burning hot. Play
 
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