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Home values in Whatcom County continue to appreciate

Overall home values in Whatcom County continue to appreciate, following a trend taking place throughout much of the country, according to a new federal report.

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German business confidence unexpectedly rebounds

A closely watched survey shows that German business confidence rebounded this month - an unexpectedly strong showing that sends a hopeful signal for Europe's biggest economy.

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Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny.

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Japan's PM Abe defends policies as markets settle

Japan's top leaders are defending the economic strategies championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, though the central bank chief acknowledged a need for better communication with financial markets, a day after Tokyo shares suffered their worst loss since the 2011 tsunami disaster.
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Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand

The price of oil was knocked lower Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.
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Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO

Household products giant Procter & Gamble Co. is hoping its former CEO can work his magic once again.
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Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep staff

Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that many expect to worsen and hamper progress in the decades-long effort to safely decommission...
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Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO

Procter & Gamble Co. is bringing back its former CEO, as the world's largest consumer-products maker tries to spur global growth.
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Why worry? Less aid by Fed would point to recovery

Investors have grown nervous that the Federal Reserve will scale back its efforts to boost the U.S. economy sooner than many expected.
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6 tips on managing your 401(k) plan effectively

The run-up in stock prices this year could tempt even the most hands-off investor to wade into their 401(k) and make some changes.
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Gap back in style as 1Q profit jumps 43 percent

After years of struggle, Gap is back in style.