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Why a looming world chocolate shortage might be a good thingA global chocolate shortage (and higher prices) looms, according to a Swiss chocolate producer. Why a shortfall in cacao might not be such a bad thing.聽
2016 Shelby GT350: Top-performance Ford Mustang makes a roaring debutShelby Mustang models have always offered something special; and the 2016 Shelby Mustang GT350 is no exception.聽The Shelby GT350 will make its official bow later this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show
GM ignition switch crash victims will have another month to file claimsGeneral Motors has extended the deadline for victims of crashes caused by faulty ignition switches by one more month, to January 31, 2015.聽Notices about the compensation fund have been sent to nearly 4.5 million current and prior owners of recalled General Motors cars.
Actavis will buy Botox-maker Allergan in $66B dealActavis (ACT) is paying $66 billion to buy fellow drugmaker聽Allergan (AGN) in a deal that could finally end a months-long takeover battle waged by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for the Botox maker. Shares of both Actavis and Allergan surged Monday morning on news of the deal.聽
2016 Audi TT specs revealed ahead of Los Angeles Auto ShowThe 206 Audi TT聽will feature a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The debuts for the new Audi TT and TT roadster will take place this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.聽
Japan's economy in recessionA sales tax hike has been blamed for the Asian nation's economic malaise.
Black Friday home ads: where to find the best appliance dealsBlack Friday is known for TV and electronic deals, but retailers are cooking up some seriously great home deals this year. Read on for the best Black Friday bargains on appliances, gadgets, kitchenware, and more.聽
Out of their league? Six vehicles with shocking sticker prices.High sticker prices aren't necessarily reserved for known luxury brands, like Porsches and Cadillacs. Some surprising vehicles, including the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota Land cruiser, have prices high enough to raise a few eyebrows.聽
Halliburton aims to replace Baker Hughes boardHalliburton Co. will nominate candidates to replace the entire board of directors of Baker Hughes Inc., in a move to pressure the聽rival oilfield-services company聽into accepting an acquisition offer.
Are Dutch tax laws giving Starbucks an unfair advantage?The European Commission is investigating four 'sweetheart deals,' including what may constitute illegal state aid to Starbucks from the Dutch government, which allows the coffee company to make payments on a lower corporate tax base.
Five costs you didn't know you could negotiateIt's common knowledge that salaries and the prices of houses and cars are negotiable. But with a little effort and the right strategy, you can also negotiate expensive cable TV packages, sky-high medical bills or the interest costs on your credit card.
US retail sales get a pre-holiday boost in OctoberRetail sales in the US increased an unexpected 0.3 percent in October as falling gas prices freed up discretionary spending, according to the Commerce Department. The strong retail sales report left retailers optimistic about the crucial holiday shopping season.聽
Black Friday at Walmart: the best TV deals yet and a super-cheap DysonBlack Friday at Walmart is broken into 'events,' with the best deals divided among specific chunks of time. The best Walmart Black Friday deals include the cheapest 65" TV deal yet and an unprecedented bargain on a Dyson vacuum cleaner.聽
2014 Tesla Model S: Number of variants and options cutThe number of actual and potential Tesla聽Model S variants exploded with the launch of the "D" dual motor all-wheel drive system聽but to simplify its assembly process and boost production rates, Tesla Motors is making some cuts.聽
Virgin America IPO raises $307 million: Shares begin trading FridayVirgin America shares will trade on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker symbol 'VA.'
Now is the perfect time to raise gas taxesCongress needs to finance highway and transit projects but can鈥檛 agree on how. The traditional revenue source is the gas tax. Gas prices are at their lowest levels in years and dropping. Consumers would barely notice if they had to pay a bit more now at the pump. But a gas tax hike won't happen.聽
Amazon ends Hachette feud. Deal called 'great news for writers.'Amazon and Hachette Book Group resolved one of publishing's nastiest, most high-profile conflicts Thursday, announcing a multi-year agreement that takes effect early next year. Amazon and Hachette provided few details on the agreement.
The 30 big name stores that won't open on Thanksgiving DayA campaign to 'take back' Thanksgiving Day from retail shopping is gathering momentum as some national store chains are trumpeting their closure, while other stores don't want to miss out on possible sales revenue.聽
Wal-Mart will offer Black Friday price-matching. Who else?Wal-Mart is one of many retailers to offer some form of price-matching during 聽Black Friday sales.聽Here's a guide to understanding price matching, including some breakdowns of the Black Friday price matching policies for Wal-Mart, Target, and other retailers.
US jobless claims rise more than expected, but still trending downJobless聽claims聽rose 12,000 to 290,000, above expectations for 280,000聽claims, but remained near a 14-year low, and stood for a ninth straight week below the 300,000 mark. Economists expect jobless claims to resume their downward trend in the coming weeks.聽
