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Buying an existing business is often safer than starting one on your own. But watch out for these red flags. BY CLIFF ENNICO There’s no doubt that buying an existing small business is less risky…
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By RICHARD S. CHANG Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks’ breakout point guard, shared a podium with executives from Volvo Cars in Manhattan on Monday afternoon to announce a two-year marketing partnership. The deal is…
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By John Waggoner If you’re thinking of making Apple a core holding, your fund manager may have beaten you to it. Morningstar says 788 U.S. stock mutual funds had Apple as one of their top…
By Byron Acohido Cyberthieves are stepping up phone-calling scams that pilfer the accounts of consumers who bank online. And many such calls are linked to Caller ID spoofing, which causes the recipient’s phone to display…
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