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Business protection highest small-business priority

Business and income protection have moved up in importance for many small business owners due to the uncertain economy, according to new research from Principal Financial Group Inc. The study, which surveyed 511 business owners …

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We’re still sour on Wall Street bonuses

More than 70 percent of Americans say big bonuses should be banned this year at Wall Street firms that took taxpayer bailouts, a Bloomberg National Poll shows.

Also, one in six favor slapping a 50 …

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Dice Holdings announces details of share sales

Dice Holdings Inc. said the size of its public offering was increased to 12 million shares of common stock, up from 10 million initially announced on Dec. 3, and the public offering price is $10.75 …

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Principal execs promoted as Lamale retires


After working for more than 34 years at Principal Financial Group Inc., Ellen Lamale will retire in early 2011. She is currently senior vice president and chief risk officer at the company.

Lamale joined Principal …

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It’s dark at the moment, but there’s light ahead


Frank Sesno is a journalist and educator who has taken a hard look at global events, often while interviewing world leaders, and come away with a sense of fear but not despair.

“I think we …

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Veridian profits from being bold but not brassy


As the head of the state’s largest credit union, Jean Trainor can’t be accused of closing her eyes to the realities of a bad economy. But she can decide not to let it slow down …

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Abbott Labs


Dear Mr. Berko:

I’m new to the stock market, and my broker has recommended that I buy 70 shares of Abbott Laboratories. Please tell me about this stock and let me know if you think …

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More U.S. companies hoarding cash

U.S. companies were sitting on $1.93 trillion in cash and other liquid assets at the end of September, up from $1.8 trillion at the end of June, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The cash buildup …

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Principal outlook revised to stable

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook of Principal Financial Group Inc. and two of its life insurance operating companies to stable from negative. The financial strength rating of “A+” and issuer credit ratings of …

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Wells Fargo adds ATM budgeting tool

Wells Fargo & Co. announced this morning introduced ATM Cash Tracker, a tool to help customers manage their finances. The new feature, available to Wells Fargo customers at the company’s automated teller machines nationwide, enables …