Drop in U.S. Job Openings Shows Uneven Labor Market

Job openings in the U.S. dropped to a five-month low in September, signaling uneven progress in the labor market may extend through year-end.
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Romney Competes With Obama to Defy History in Election

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are both running against history -- the only question now is who will defy it to win the presidency.
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Apple Said to Be Exploring Switch From Intel for Mac

Apple Inc. is exploring ways to replace Intel Corp. processors in its Mac personal computers with a version of the chip technology it uses in the iPhone and iPad, according to people familiar with the company’s research.
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Obama Works Turnout as Romney Seeks Wave on Final Day

President Barack Obama beseeched core supporters and wayward backers to go to the polls, while Republican challenger Mitt Romney reached for an upset victory powered by anti-incumbent fervor on the final full day of a race that polls suggest has tilted slightly in the president’s favor.
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Berkshire Cash Nears Record as Buffett Extends Deal Hunt

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s cash pile climbed to near-record levels in the third quarter as Chairman Warren Buffett extended his search for larger acquisitions.
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Apple Sells 3 Million IPads in Debut Fueling Optimism

Apple Inc. said it sold 3 million units of its iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad during the debut weekend, a sign that the new devices can help the company withstand accelerating competition in the tablet market.
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Netflix Adopts Poison Pill to Stop Icahn From Buying More

Netflix Inc., the world’s largest subscription video service, adopted a so-called poison pill to protect against a hostile takeover after billionaire investor Carl Icahn acquired an almost 10 percent stake in the company.
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Storm Threatens Sandy-Devastated Northeast With Cold Rain

A nor’easter may bring gusty winds, heavy rain and even snow this week across much of the U.S. East Coast that was hit by Hurricane Sandy last week, complicating cleanup efforts and possibly snarling air traffic.
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Romney Threatens Pimco’s Gross With Bernanke-Dumping Plan

Mitt Romney’s pledge to dump Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke is threatening Bill Gross with losses on his Mexican bonds.
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Europe, Asia Call for Open Markets to Boost Trade, Growth

European and Asian leaders called for unfettered commerce and warned against protectionism as the debt crisis threatens to undermine trade ties between the world’s fastest and slowest-growing regions.
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