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Weis Market to take over a former Kmart in...

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Weis Markets is expanding again — this time to Fullerton Plaza in Parkville. The grocery chain that is based in Sunbury, Pa., will soon take over a former Kmart in the shopping center owned by Kimco just north of Interstate 695 on Belair Road. It will be the 12th location for the chain in Baltimore County. Next year, Kimco is launching a renovation of the Fullerton Plaza development to include a new facade and landscaping, said Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. Kmart shuttered its 95,900-square…

Elizabeth Warren rips into Obama's SEC chief

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Elizabeth Warren isn’t waiting for the next president before calling for a shakeup at Corporate America’s top regulator.



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Saudi Arabia backs new $100 billion tech fund

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Wannabe Mark Zuckerbergs, get your pitches ready!



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Sorry, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase is king of...

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Forgive the “Frozen” reference. But for the first time in forever, JPMorgan Chase’s earnings were overshadowed by another bank’s results.



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Here is the grocery store market share in Greater...

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Giant Food remains the largest grocery store operator in Greater Baltimore. With 16.81 percent market share, the Landover-based supermarket chain saw $1.43 billion in local sales in 2015. Safeway’s local sales grew from $570.6 million in 2014 to $642.4 million in 2015, placing the grocery retailer at No. 2 on the List again. Below, you can see the all top five grocery store operators that made this week’s List. The List is ranked by local sales in 2015. Subscribers can view the full List here. Data…

Maryland venture capital has worst quarter since...

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Venture capitalists invested $19.6 million in Maryland companies in the third quarter, the lowest total in any quarter since 1997. The total investment represents a 76 percent decrease from the second quarter and is down 86 percent from the third quarter last year, according to a MoneyTree Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and the National Venture Capital Association, based on data provided by Thomson Reuters. There were 12 deals in the third quarter, down 13 from the same quarter last year. The…

8 things you need to know as a busy Baltimore...

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The Blue Angels will fly overhead, the runners will take to the streets and fall festivals are in full swing. This is the kind of weekend that makes living in Baltimore a wonderful thing. Don’t let the threat of traffic deter you from the festivities. Here’s what else you need to know. Those worried about the traffic should take a look at this map. It will show you where to watch the Baltimore Running Festival — and what roads to steer clear of. [Baltimore Business Journal] If you still haven't…

Facebook shuts down ads for an entire country

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Facebook has taken the unusual step of shutting down ads for an entire nation. The social network said it has turned off ads in Thailand following the death of the country’s deeply revered king. It’s the first time Facebook has imposed an ad blackout …



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Tough coverage: It's not one thing hurting the...

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Just a year ago sports media reporters were writing that there was no ceiling on the NFL’s ratings, and no sign that their growth would slow down. Well, don’t we look like idiots.



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Computer problems delay United travelers for hours

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Travelers flying United late Thursday reported hours of delays after the airline was hit by a widespread computer problem. United said it experienced an issue with its weight reporting system that was later resolved. “Any delayed flights are resuming …



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