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U.S. mortgage applications climb, rates at fresh low

U.S. mortgage rates set fresh record lows last week, fostering demand for refinancing that drove home loan applications to the highest level since mid-January, data from the Mortgage Bankers Association showed on Wednesday.

Pistachios recalled in U.S. due to salmonella risk

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A California nut grower and processor issued a nationwide recall of pistachios on Tuesday due to possible salmonella contamination, and authorities said consumers should avoid all pistachio products until more information was available.
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Congress approves landmark conservation bill

The Democratic-led U.S. Congress gave final approval on Wednesday to sweeping land and water conservation legislation that environmental groups praised as one of the most significant in U.S. history.
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Dish accused of violating do-not-call list

The U.S. government and four states sued Dish Network Corp on Wednesday, accusing the satellite television provider of assisting its authorized dealers in calling consumers with recorded telemarketing messages.
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Twitter to seek revenue from businesses

Internet start-up Twitter is taking a much-anticipated first-step in its quest to parlay its popularity into revenue by offering certain customers an expanded range of services.
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Google to revamp AdWords this week

Google will revamp its online advertising network for the first time this week, promising to incorporate new tools to make advertisers more effective.
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U.S. Interior Chief touts renewable energy zones

The Obama Administration is carving out renewable energy zones across the country and offshore, and is preparing to work with critics who object to wind turbines or solar farms near wilderness or tourist areas, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Tuesday.
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Oracle to acquire Relsys

Oracle Corp. announced that it has agreed to acquire Irvine-based Relsys International Inc., a developer of drug safety and risk management software for the health care industry, which will become part of its Health Sciences Global Business Unit.
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Investors banking on toxic plan

Wall Street's attempt to recover further from 12-year lows faces its biggest test yet this week in the Treasury's long-delayed bank rescue plan.
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AIG, Countrywide in legal feud over subprime loans

An AIG unit and Countrywide Financial Corp, now part of Bank of America Corp , have sued each other, alleging breach of contract, in a dispute over insurance losses for subprime mortgage loans now in default.
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AIG and Countrywide in legal duel over subprime loans

An AIG unit and Countrywide Financial Corp, now part of Bank of America Corp , have sued each other, alleging breach of contract, over a dispute about insurance losses for subprime mortgage loans now in default.
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AIG, Countrywide in legal duel over subprime loans

An AIG unit and Countrywide Financial Corp, now part of Bank of America Corp , have sued each other, alleging breach of contract, over a dispute about insurance losses for subprime mortgage loans now in default.
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Sun Micro takes on Amazon in cloud computing

Computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc is preparing to take on web retailer Amazon.com Inc in the fledgling market for cloud computing services that can be accessed via the Internet.
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Ensign Group declares quarterly dividend

On March 16, Ensign Group Inc. the parent company of the Ensign group of skilled nursing, rehabilitative care services and assisted living companies, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend.
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Qualcomm says court dismisses Broadcom complaint

A federal court has dismissed a Broadcom Corp complaint against rival Qualcomm Inc, the latest move in their long-standing battle over mobile phone technology patents, Qualcomm said on Monday.

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