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1. Wal-Mart’s 1Q profit, sales disappoint
NEW YORK — It was a tough quarter for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The world’s largest retailer reported Thursday that its first-quarter profit edged up slightly, but […]
- By: BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO | AP Retail Writer
- Published: May 16, 2013 8:08AM
2. Quickly,May 8, 2013
Side by side today I read a story about a man in Hammond sentenced for possessing child porn. Literally, the story next to it […]
3. How loyalty programs influence the way you shop
NEW YORK — Loyalty programs at supermarkets used to be as simple as getting access to the cheaper advertised prices on store shelves. But as companies […]
- By: BY CANDICE CHOI | AP Food Industry Writer
- Published: May 16, 2013 2:00PM
4. Gauge of US economy’s future health up in April
WASHINGTON — A measure of the U.S. economy’s future health rose solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build homes and […]
- By: BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER | AP Economics Writer
- Published: May 17, 2013 10:40AM
5. Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market’s rally Friday. A gauge of future economic activity rose more than analysts […]
- By: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Published: May 17, 2013 8:08AM
6. IUN is a good fit for adult learners
Indiana University Northwest is an ideal choice for adult learners who wish to return to college while still immersed in the duties of their busy […]
- By: By Emily Banas Indiana University Northwest
- Published: May 16, 2013 10:22AM
7. Government plays favorites
People say government must “help the little guy, promote equality, level the playing field.” People often go into government to do that. But even when […]
- By: By John Stossel Commentary
- Published: April 12, 2013 11:56AM
8. FDA head says menu labeling ‘thorny’ issue
Diners will have to wait a little longer to find calorie counts on most restaurant chain menus, in supermarkets and on vending machines. Writing a […]
- By: By MARY CLARE JALONICK The Associated Press
- Published: March 26, 2013 2:08PM
9. Lake Surveyor Van Til, Crown Point businessman indicted
Lake County Surveyor George Van Til’s efforts to run his political campaign on the public dime went so far that he hired an employee in […]
- By: By Teresa Auch Schultz tauch@post-trib.com
- Published: May 17, 2013 2:25PM
