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US factory output falls 0.4 percent in April
US factory output falls 0.4 percent in April, largest drop in 6 months, on widespread weakness
Hedge fund boss Loeb lobbies for breakup of Sony
US hedge fund boss Loeb urges spin of Sony's entertainment business, Sony rebuffs idea
Oil falls below $93 on Europe, US economic news
Oil price falls below $93 after poor figures on Europe GDP, US factory output
US homebuilder confidence rises in May from April
US homebuilder confidence rebounds on stronger outlook for sales as demand for homes improves
A look at EU investigation of oil price fixing
A look at the EU's investigation of companies potentially involved in oil price fixing
Update to address Windows 8 confusion will be free
Microsoft update to address Windows 8 complaints, confusion will be free; to be called 8.1
Macy's 1Q profit rises 20 pct on solid sales
Macy's 1Q profit up 20 percent on solid sales; raises dividend, adds $1.5B in buybacks
Bank of England sees 'modest, sustained' recovery
Bank of England says inflation to remain high, but predicts 'modest, sustained' recovery
US explores new ways to press Iran on nuke program
US exploring new ways to press Iran over nuclear program, blacklists 2 Dubai-based firms
Stock indexes recover from a morning slide
US stock prices turn higher in midday trading on Wall Street; Macy's up after earnings rise
Oil falls below $93 on Europe, US economic news
Oil price falls below $93 after poor figures on Europe GDP, US factory output
Japan OKs $906 billion budget to revive economy
Japan's parliament approves $906 billion budget to revive economy
EU: China may be dumping mobile network equipment
EU says China may be dumping mobile network equipment but suspends case, seeking settlement
Atty Gen orders probe into IRS targeting groups
Atty Gen Holder orders probe into IRS targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny
UN: Eat more insects; good for you, good for world
UN: Put more nutritious insects in your diet; Coming soon to your yogurt, cocktails, pills
HSBC to make up to $3 billion in new cuts
HSBC announces $2 billion to 3 billion in new cuts as part of cost-saving plan
Chains grapple with how to improve safety
More than a dozen retailers sign on to safety pact; most US brands look for alternatives
Stock prices ease as manufacturing softens
Indexes drift lower in early trading on Wall Street as manufacturing weakens in the Northeast
Futures dip as France slips into recession
US futures fall as another European nation slides into recession even as US rebound goes on
RIM unveils cheaper BlackBerry
RIM offers popular BlackBerry Messenger service to rival devices
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