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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. 30 minutes ago

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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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McDonald's can't shake criticism about nutrition

McDonald's once again faced criticism that it's a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday - including some sharp remarks from a 9-year-old girl.
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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.
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Campbell buying Plum Organics baby food maker

Campbell Soup said it's buying Plum Organics, which makes food for babies and kids, for an undisclosed amount as it looks to move into faster-growing categories.
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Money market fund assets rose to $2.601 trillion

Total U.S. money market mutual fund assets rose $19.53 billion to $2.601 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, according to the Investment Company Institute.
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Ralph Lauren's 4Q profit rises 35 pct

Ralph Lauren Corp. reported a 35 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as the luxury retailer benefited from lower cotton prices and cost controls.
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Marathon Oil says talks end on possible stake sale

Marathon Oil said Thursday that talks on a potential sale of part of its stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project in Canada have ended.