National Business News
Report: France backs off caps on CEO pay
France's finance minister says the government is no longer planning to cap executives' salaries in the private sector, amid concerns it is antagonizing the big businesses needed to reinvigorate the economy.
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German business confidence unexpectedly rebounds
German business confidence rebounded this month in an unexpectedly strong showing that sends a hopeful signal for more robust growth in Europe's biggest economy, a closely watched survey found Friday.
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Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout
The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny.
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Japan's PM Abe defends policies as markets settle
Japan's top leaders are defending the economic strategies championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, though the central bank chief acknowledged a need for better communication with financial markets, a day after Tokyo shares suffered their worst loss since the 2011 tsunami disaster.
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Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand
The price of oil was knocked lower Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.
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Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO
Household products giant Procter & Gamble Co. is hoping its former CEO can work his magic once again.
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Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep staff
Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that many expect to worsen and hamper progress in the decades-long effort to safely decommission...
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Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO
Procter & Gamble Co. is bringing back its former CEO, as the world's largest consumer-products maker tries to spur global growth.
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Why worry? Less aid by Fed would point to recovery
Investors have grown nervous that the Federal Reserve will scale back its efforts to boost the U.S. economy sooner than many expected.
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Sears reports bigger-than-expected 1Q loss
It was another ugly quarter for Sears Holdings Corp.
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6 tips on managing your 401(k) plan effectively
The run-up in stock prices this year could tempt even the most hands-off investor to wade into their 401(k) and make some changes.




