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Mark Brooks
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Recent Articles by Mark Brooks
Nov 26, 2012
by Mark Brooks
White House: Tax Hike Threat Could Hurt Retailers
In a new report that coincides with Congress' return after the Thanksgiving holiday, the White House says that if lawmakers don't halt the automatic increase in taxes for households earning less than $250,000, consumers might even curtail their shopping during the current holiday season.
Nov 23, 2012
by Mark Brooks
Despite Objections, EU Leaders Approve Mersch for ECB
After the European Union leaders picked Yves Mersch in the dead of night Thursday, overriding the objections of its parliament, it left the ECB executive board with six men out of six, and an all-male 23-strong governing council.
Nov 21, 2012
by Mark Brooks
Retail Stores Borrow From Fast-Food Industry's Playbook
It used to be enough for stores to promise discounts of up to 70 percent off to lure shoppers during the busy holiday shopping season. But the ease of ordering online and the sluggish economy has created more demanding U.S. consumers who aren't impressed by discounts alone.
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