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The US Commerce Department said retail sales rose 1.4% in October, surpassing the forecast 0.9% increase, but look for downbeat numbers when Sears Holdings (SHLD) reports third-quarter earnings Thurs

As companies hire extra workers for the holidays, some of these seasonal employees are already wondering: How do I turn this temporary position into something permanent? And, in this economy, can I?R

Mass-produced beer is a slow-growth industry, and major brewers have merged in an effort to cut costs and grab market share. But consolidation may be little more than a short-term fix. The best known

Late on Wednesday, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) upped the ante on its rivalry with Cisco (CSCO) when it announced its plans to purchase 3Com (COMS) for $7.90 per share in cash or $2.7 billion.3Com sells ent

The US wireless industry is shrinking. Or maybe it’s growing. It all depends on which wireless giant you have on speed dial.The highly competitive mobile industry seems to be producing a tricke

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Preparing itself for the moment when its DVD inventory is obsolete, Best Buy (BBY) has delved into the world of digital downloads. The retailer has teamed up with software company Sonic Solutions (SN

Today marks the global premiere of the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It, which chronicles the artist's preparation for a string of his final concert performances in London. Soon after Jackson's

When Motorola (MOT) beat Street consensus last quarter, there was a collective shout of “it’s back,” echoed by the number of upgrades of its stock. Much of that was predicated upon