US stocks trading higher ahead of Fed minutes

Major U.S. stock indexes rebounded in morning trading Wednesday as investors monitored the latest batch of corporate earnings and awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting last month. Tiffany & Co. jumped after the upscale jewelry...

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EBay asks users to change password after breach

NEW YORK — E-commerce site eBay is asking users to change their password after a cyberattack compromised a database containing encrypted passwords. The company says there is no evidence of any unauthorized activity and no evidence any financial or credit...

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Gov.'s opiate task force weighs recommendations

BOSTON — A state panel charged with recommending ways Gov. Deval Patrick can address the state's drug abuse epidemic will discuss and possibly vote on recommendations. Patrick formed the 36-member Opiate Task Force, which includes mayors, state officials...

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US stocks open higher ahead of Fed minutes

Stocks are opening higher as investors wait for the minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting. Tiffany rose 9 percent after the company said its earnings spiked 50 percent in the first quarter as worldwide sales jumped and the company...

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Evergage raises $4 mil

Internet personalization start-up Evergage has raised $4 million, the company said. The company also said it has seen consecutive 200 percent quarter-over-quarter revenue growth and has 110 new clients. The investment was led by G20 Ventures. Existing...

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Opinionated Don Lemon breaking out at CNN

NEW YORK — CNN's Don Lemon braced himself after being recognized by a viewer on a Harlem street. "I don't always agree with you," the person began, ominously. "But keep it up. I'm not always supposed to agree with you." Lemon could think of no sweeter...

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Netflix coming to Germany, France, 4 other markets

SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix will expand into Germany, France and four other European countries later this year as the Internet video service tries to build an international following that might eventually surpass its U.S. audience. The additional markets...

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State appeals court rules in favor of oyster farm

BOSTON — A man who wants to start an oyster farm off the coast of Mashpee over the objections of some residents has won an important legal victory. A three-judge panel of the state appeals court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Richard Cook's proposed 1.9-acre...

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Gov't: Airlines should disclose bag, seat fees

WASHINGTON — Going to bat for confused passengers, the government is proposing that airlines be required to disclose fees for basic items like checked bags, assigned seats and carry-on bags so consumers know the true cost of flying. Under new regulations...

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Bill would let Twin River extend $75K in credit

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A credit line of up to $75,000 could be extended to gamblers at Twin River under legislation set to be reviewed by the House Finance Committee. The bill, sponsored by Finance Chairman Raymond Gallison, is being heard Wednesday. The...

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