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Dow has worst week Stocks fell yesterday, closing out what was the worst week of the year for the Dow Jones industrial average. The market was dragged lower by a weak performance from retailers and companies sensitive to higher interest rates. Homebuilders...

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Mass. likely to mirror U.S. start stats

Massachusetts builders appeared to follow a national trend of breaking ground on more apartments than single-family homes in July, particularly in Boston and its suburbs, according to a local builders group. "Massachusetts continues to lag behind the...

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Modern style lights up Southie home

This architect-­designed freestanding contemporary townhouse offers a mix of Manhattan and the South End in a traditional neighborhood on South Boston's East Side. Designed by Boston architectural firm Touloukian Touloukian Inc., this three-­bedroom...

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Nissan 370Z is 100% sports car

The 2013 Nissan 370Z Roadster Touring boasts outstanding sports car performance that is priced well under the German and Italian competition — an entry level 370Z is yours for under $45,000. Our gorgeous test Z was dressed in a midnight blue metallic...

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Baker’s cooks up a problem

There's a meltdown in the baking aisle as consumers, angered at Baker's Chocolate shaving the size of its iconic bars, took their fudgy feud to Facebook. Baker's Chocolate, which originated in Dorchester, halved its package from 8 ounces to 4 ounces...

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Low sales dampen trading

Stocks spiraled downward yesterday on lower than expected sales forecasts from key companies and fears the Federal Reserve would soon start scaling back its $85 billion bond-buying program, but experts said the one-day drop in the markets wasn't a cause...

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Heat’s a bit off on high apartment prices in Boston

It is no secret that rents for apartments in Boston are expensive, making it difficult for tenants to find affordable places to live. According to Trulia's latest report released in July, rents in Boston rose 4.1 percent compared to the same time last...

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Many left waiting for bombing insurance $$

Scores of insurance claims either have been closed without payment or remain open four months after the Boston Marathon bombings, leaving business owners and residents in limbo, according to the state Division of Insurance. Of the 207 claims reported...

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Judge stalls ruling on airline bankruptcy Lawyers for American Airlines pressed a judge yesterday to approve the company's plan to merge with US Airways and exit bankruptcy protection, but the judge delayed a ruling because of the federal government's...

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L'Oreal makes $843M bid for Chinese skincare brand

HONG KONG — French cosmetics giant L'Oreal is making an $843 million takeover offer for skincare company Magic Holdings to help it expand in China's fast-growing beauty market. Magic Holdings International Ltd. is the "ideal fit" for L'Oreal SA's existing...

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Back Bay parking space sells for $125G An off-street parking space behind 349 Marlborough St. in the Back Bay went for a cool $125,000 yesterday at auction. That's a relative bargain compared to two tandem parking spaces just a couple of blocks away...

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Finish line cos. struggling

Four months after the Boston Marathon bombings, some Boylston Street businesses are still struggling to return to a sense of normalcy, even as the one that was closed the longest marks a welcome milestone with its relaunch today. Forum General Manager...

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Karen Spilka flips tech tax vote

An Ashland state senator running for Congress is trying to lead the charge to repeal the so-called "tech tax" just weeks after she voted at least three times to support the measure — a flip-flop her rivals say is a conveniently timed attempt to score...

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Board chief: City can take care of its liquor licenses

The city can effectively regulate its entire liquor license process, the chairwoman of the state-appointed Boston Licensing Board said at a hearing yesterday to reclaim that local control from the Legislature. The number of licenses — capped by the...

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'Call of Duty: Ghosts': 5 ways it's different

LOS ANGELES — "Call of Duty: Ghosts" is conjuring new ways to play online. Female characters, interactive maps, canine sidekicks and a knuckle-biting intense mode dubbed "cranked" are among the new additions deploying to the multiplayer mode of the...

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2 Koreas move closer to reopening factory park

SEOUL, South Korea — North and South Korea on Wednesday moved closer to reopening a jointly run factory park, raising hopes for an improvement in ties between rivals that were trading war threats this spring. There was no word about when operations...

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US wholesale prices unchanged in July

WASHINGTON — Falling energy prices kept a lid on U.S. wholesale inflation in July after a jump in gasoline boosted prices in June. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that wholesale prices showed no change last month compared with June, when they...

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Macy's sales slip, says shoppers wary to spend

NEW YORK — Macy's Inc. reported a disappointing profit for its second quarter and cut its outlook for the year on Wednesday, with the department store operator blaming shoppers' reluctance to spend for a slip in sales. Its shares fell 3.4 percent to...

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US futures drop as July wholesale prices unchanged

NEW YORK — Stock futures fell after the U.S. reported Wednesday that wholesale prices were unchanged in July as energy prices retreated. Most economists expected a slight increase and the U.S. Federal Reserve, during its most recent meeting, said that...

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Report: New Yorkers have longest commute in nation

NEW YORK — New Yorkers have the longest commute in the nation. That's according to a report released Tuesday by the Partnership for New York City. It says New Yorkers on average spend 48 minutes getting to work. According to the Daily News (http://nydn.us/1bthIkd...

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Fox aims to shake up sports TV

LOS ANGELES — "I think it's time for ESPN to get a little competition, don't you?" That tough talk is coming from an unlikely source — 81-year-old Regis Philbin. The former daytime television talk show host and David Letterman foil is one of the faces...

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Post-2003 blackout rules lead to millions in fines

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Regulators have imposed millions of dollars in civil penalties against energy companies that risk the dependability of the U.S. electrical grid since new rules following the 2003 Northeast blackout made such fines possible, including...

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US retail sales up 0.2 percent in July

WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales edged up in July despite a drop in auto sales. A category of purchases that excludes the most volatile areas rose by the most in seven months, a sign that stronger consumer spending could boost economic growth. The Commerce...

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Futures heading higher ahead of retail report

NEW YORK — Stock futures edged higher on a report of rising retail sales and ahead of what are expected to be signs of increased confidence from U.S. businesses. And shares of J.C. Penney rose 2 percent Tuesday before the opening bell after the retailer...

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Air pollution takes toll on China's tourism

BEIJING — China, one of the most visited countries in the world, has seen sharply fewer tourists this year — with worsening air pollution partly to blame. Numbers of foreign visitors have declined following January's "Airpocalypse," when already eye-searing...

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Some oppose 2 proposed Augusta doughnut shops

AUGUSTA, Maine — Efforts to open two new Dunkin' Donuts shops in Augusta are running into opposition from some people. Some residents near the proposed coffee shops are worried the developments will bring increased traffic congestion and other problems...

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Futures dip on discouraging news from Japan

NEW YORK — Stock futures are heading lower after Japan released discouraging growth figures for the second quarter, sending the dollar higher against the yen in early trading. Dow Jones industrial futures are down 57 points to 15,318. S&P futures...

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BlackBerry weighs putting itself up for sale

TORONTO — Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry will consider selling itself. The company said Monday that its board has formed a special committee to explore "strategic alternatives" in hopes of boosting the adoption of its BlackBerry 10 smartphone....

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Car company's big plans haven't come to fruition

TUNICA, Miss. — It seemed like a win for everyone involved when a startup car company, backed by political heavyweights, wooed investors with plans to build a massive auto plant in the Mississippi Delta, hire thousands of people and pump out a brand...

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Rights group: Angola must drop journalist charges

JOHANNESBURG — A rights group is calling on Angola to drop criminal defamation charges against an investigative journalist who wrote a book on human rights abuses in Angola's diamond-rich region. Human Rights Watch said Monday that Rafael Marques de...

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City eyes authority on liquor licenses

A Boston city councilor is making a fresh push to wrest control of Boston's liquor licensing process from the Legislature, arguing that giving the city the power to increase the number of licenses issued would help revitalize neighborhoods by reducing...

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Raynham joins group to organize casino worker training

The Massachusetts Casino Careers Training Institute has added Raynham Park to the list of prospective slots parlor and casino operators agreeing to collaborate on workforce development issues with the consortium of community colleges. As the would-be...

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Report: Bundesbank sees new Greece bailout in 2014

BERLIN — German news weekly Der Spiegel reports that the country's central bank believes international creditors will have to agree a new bailout for Greece by early next year. The move would come months after Germany's Sept. 22 general election. Chancellor...

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Lobstermen union meets for 1st time

PORTLAND, Maine — Lobstermen who want to form a union to lobby for them in Augusta and to negotiate prices for their catch are meeting for the first time. Fishermen who are forming the Maine Lobstering Union are gathering Sunday at the Portland Regency....

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Retailers keeping tabs on consumers' return habits

WASHINGTON — It's not just the government that might be keeping tabs on you. Many retailers are tracking you, too — or at least your merchandise returns. The companies say it's all in the name of security and fighting fraud. They want to be able to...

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