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Draft on Payday Rules Loses a Provision
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Senator Bob Corker wants a proposed bank agency to be more lenient, but critics say consumers would be hurt.


Bank of America Plans to End Overdraft Fees on Debit Card Purchases
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=905f950928e7de14a68870286506d52e
The decision that could cost the bank tens of millions a year and put pressure on other banks to do the same.


China’s Exports Rise 46%
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=076a45e46551d845d4c3af03b9a4ef16
Economists said the data signaled a rebound in consumer demand in the U.S. and other Western markets.


Another Quiet Open on Wall Street
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=9c73e1ddc85ed9742ddb4533549fe1c7
With little economic data so far this week, indexes have fallen into a pattern of trading within a narrow range.


Businesses Continued to Reduce Inventories in January
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=3d1ab573db6119d7351b7cb99092a3da
Wholesale inventories declined 0.2 percent in the first month of the year, as businesses remained cautious about restocking their depleted shelves.


Terra Deems CF's New Bid Superior to Yara Offer
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=dd8fa201c3b6b6d657e3506e2bfde6eb
Terra Industries said on Wednesday that it has deemed a new $4.7 billion takeover offer by CF Industries Holdings is superior to a $4.1 billion deal it had already signed with Yara International of Norway.


European Leaders Call for Crackdown on Derivatives
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=835f4a760cd91a72a6b1af7e5500156d
The multiple, and at times seemingly conflicted roles, of investment banks like Goldman Sachs have also drawn scrutiny.


Demand for Lithium Is Poised to Take Off
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=ca76baf81ea6e2c8c18c0128c9d7655a
As awareness spreads that lithium is an ingredient for hybrid cars, a hunt is under way for sources of the metal.


Maker Drops Hip Device, Then Warns of Failures
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=81a782a32170720ed44075c84e5f151c
DePuy Orthopaedics alerted doctors to a high early failure rate of its artificial hip after announcing it would phase out the device citing slow sales.


Novel Idea for Japan: Airport for Budget Travel
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Ibaraki Airport, which opens Thursday about 85 kilometers, or 52.7 miles north of Tokyo, aims to be a completely new type of Japanese hub.


E.U. Signals Approval for Larger Airline Alliance
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European antitrust regulators took a step toward approving an alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia.


China and India to Join Copenhagen Climate Change Accord
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The countries are the last two major economic powers to agree with the aims of the nonbinding agreement.


Square Feet: New Airport, Northwest Florida Beaches International, to Open
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Backers said Northwest Florida Beaches International would bring new businesses and residents to the Florida Panhandle; critics said it would also bring environmental problems.


As Fed Eases Loan Aid, Policy Challenges Arise
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The Federal Reserve has ended nearly all of the lending programs it created in 2007 to combat the credit crisis, but in the coming months it must decide when and how to tighten monetary policy.


2 Reports of Trouble in Stopping Toyota Priuses
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Two drivers reported problems with Priuses that they said were not related to a sticking mat.


Advertising: ‘Mad Men’ Dolls in Barbie’s World, but Cocktails Stay Behind
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a706261754ae4dcb6f5853ad7b775cf4
Mattel is planning versions of Barbie and Ken styled after four “Mad Men” characters in a promotion for the television series as well as for Barbie.


TV Providers Seek New Federal Rules on Retransmission Rights
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=7efb1413c19e750a3b98e452a23a197d
With a petition to the F.C.C. and a letter to Congressional leaders, cable and satellite providers said the current rules were “broken and in need of repair.”


Merck and Sanofi-Aventis Combine Animal Health Units
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=e987f1b200502c0c171a66d4e36d6aeb
The combined business would jointly control about 29 percent of the $19 billion-a-year global market for medicines for pets and livestock.


Square Feet: Landlords Show Tepid Response to Hourly Electricity Rates
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=74e54a9d627159a55e3abcbbaf93c2b0
Only about 100 of 790 buildings that are eligible for hourly prices have opted for the Con Ed service.


Turkey and I.M.F. End Talks on Stand-By Loan
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a809d56e65a9dc56665822b70b10faff
Turkey's economy minister said the country no longer needed emergency funds.


Britain Debates Costs of Free Home Care for Elderly
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=7785201d51355128632a2f276787e23f
Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s plan to provide free care for the growing elderly population faces opposition at a time of record deficits.


Successful Bond Auction Shows Confidence Returning in Portugal
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A week after announcing its austerity plan, Portugal sold more bonds than initially planned Wednesday, and at a lower borrowing cost.


MGM Said to Be Considering an Arranged Bankruptcy
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In such a move, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer would be taken over by its creditors in exchange for debt forgiveness, people briefed on the matter said.


Israel Intends to Build Civilian Nuclear Plants
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Israel, widely believed to have nuclear weapons and possessing no oil, said on Tuesday that it intended to develop civilian nuclear plants for energy.


Parliamentary Hurdle Could Thwart Latest Health Care Overhaul Strategy
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As Democrats considered potential maneuvers, business groups announced plans for a campaign to stop the legislation.


LifeLock Settles With F.T.C. Over Deception Charges
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The company, which claimed it could protect against identify theft, will pay $12 million and change its marketing campaign.


Times Company Appoints Christie as Communications Officer
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=79a2cd8a203e66d8801936f3d9644d11
Robert Christie, who joins the Times Company after seven years with Dow Jones, will fill a position left vacant since August.


Movie Review Leads to Suit Against Variety
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The complaint accuses Variety of contractual breach, negligence and unfair business practices in connection with the film, “Iron Cross.”


Chevron Plans to Cut 2,000 Jobs
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The oil giant also said that it would sell some of its overseas operations, like the Pembroke refinery in Wales..


Airbus Parent Blames Overruns for 2009 Net Loss
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European Aeronautic Defense and Space said part of its profit plan is to win more American contracts, a strategy some analysts questioned.


Editor Is Fired After Criticizing Chinese Registration System
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c10e0c2863a6746de907d7d2bf97ebcf
Zhang Hong’s dismissal is a fresh warning that journalists who challenge government policy too directly can face retribution.


After Victory Against Disney, Children’s Group Loses Its Lease
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The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood was evicted after pressuring the Walt Disney Company into offering refunds to buyers of its Baby Einstein videos.


Florida Ponders Tax as Tool to Aid Family-Values Films
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=bd23d96ca36556008c6cd413bc7c5fc2
Some fear a proposed change to a film incentive program would discriminate against productions with gay characters.


F.D.A. Extends Use of Botox in Treating Spasms
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=d2d95ff95461948898e1e2154e25a683
The drug, known for its ability to smooth frown lines, can now be used to treat spasticity in muscles of the elbow, wrist and fingers.


Eurotunnel Eked Out $2 Million Profit in 2009
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Net earnings were down 96 percent as the economy weakened cargo transportation and a breakdown of Eurostar trains disrupted year-end holiday travel.


Kroger’s Sales Rise, but Profit Slips 27%
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=530827c31ba613b71e48993af0f70c5d
The supermarket chain’s profit topped Wall Street’s forecast of 34 cents a share, and its sales were better than the $17.7 billion analysts expected.


Stocks and Bonds: Caution Rules as Wall Street Inches Forward
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=3e8915969686a01c898e54c543f1f1bb
Investors remained reluctant to make significant moves without a clear sense of the recovery’s strength.


Reuters Breakingviews: Time to Celebrate? Not in a Big Way
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=e92efd48f5909b6ab2875e21dbb48879
A year has passed since the stock market rally began, but the global economy is still a long way from recovery.


Economic Scene: Wishing for a Health Care Plan That Cuts Costs
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=6c9b6dc94ed4ce048d2b5a12ffa72814
President Obama’s health reform plan is a mixed bag for those who care about keeping down medical costs.


Corner Office: Meridee Moore: I’ll Skip the Private Office
source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=896847e7fce3ffdc16339c00f320200c
Meridee A. Moore of Watershed Asset Management, a hedge fund, likes the back-and-forth of working in an open space. Private offices, she says, are lonely.