Alcatel's Russo: There Is No Downturn
The CEO of Alcatel-Lucent, the world's largest telecom equipment maker, says the industry's outlook may be uncertain but growth opportunities remain
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MySpace: Going Places
Hoping to renew its growth, the social network will let users transport their profiles to other sites, such as Yahoo and eBay
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Foreclosure Bargains on the Block
Even in affluent communities, foreclosures often offer a chance to buy a luxury home for as much as 40% or more off the market value
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Kodak's Easy-to-Use EasyShare Frame
This Wi-Fi-enabled digital photo frame is a snap to operate. But it's incompatible with photo-sharing sites besides Kodak Gallery
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Accelerated MBAs Are Gaining Ground
One-year B-school programs, a mainstay in Europe, are getting a second look in the U.S.
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Analyst Actions: Barr Pharma, Warner Music, F5
What Wall Street analysts are saying about stocks making headlines in Thursday's market
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Stocks Finish Modestly Higher
Jobless claims fell last week, giving hope that the U.S. will avoid recession. Oil prices hit yet another record high
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Russia's Medvedev Gets Down to Business
With economic growth roaring, the new President must address inflation, overdependence on oil, entrenched corruption, and crumbling roads
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Best Buy Barges into Europe
The electronics giant has bought 50% of Britain's Carphone Warehouse, which has stores in nine countries. But the move comes at a risky time
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Toyota's Downbeat Earnings Forecast
Latest records aside, the automaker projects a 29.5% profit drop for the current year, well below analyst expectations
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S&P Stock Picks and Pans: McDonald's, AIG, Toyota, Cablevision
Analyst opinions on stocks making headlines in Thursday's market
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IPOs: Back from the Dead?
Investors fled from such deals earlier this year, but Visa's successful debut has set the stage for a suddenly busy IPO market
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What's Right with Biofuels
Recent hand-wringing about the costs associated with ethanol and other biofuels overlooks the urgency of finding alternatives to petroleum
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More Static for Sirius-XM Deal
The FCC is under pressure to force stiffer restrictions on the satellite radio providers but Sirius and XM have very little leeway
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Movers: Wal-Mart, Barr, Best Buy, ITW
Plus more stocks making headlines in Thursday's market
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