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Graphic: Unemployment for recent college grads is...

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This summer is the best time in eight years to be graduating from college. Employers are expected to hire 5.2 percent more new graduates from the Class of 2016 than they hired from the Class of 2015, according to data released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Those expectations come on the heels of new employment data from the Economic Policy Institute that shows the unemployment rate for recent college graduates is 5.6 percent, the lowest its been since 2008. The EPI classified…

The List: Here are the 5 largest chambers of...

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This week, the Baltimore Business Journal compiled its annual List of the largest Chambers of Commerce in Greater Baltimore, ranked by the number of member businesses in each chamber. There’s a new No. 1 on the List this year: the Harford County Chamber of Commerce with 850 members. It surpassed the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, which ranks No. 3. Below, you can see the five largest Chambers of Commerce ranked by members. Subscribers can view our complete list here, and well as our list of the…

HSBC pays $1.6 billion to end 14-year legal battle

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It may have taken 14 years, but the big payday has finally arrived for thousands of former shareholders of Household International.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/hsbc-pays-16-billion-to-end-14year-legal-battle/40098572

M&M's may be exorcised from Blizzards, McFlurrys

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Your summer may have just been ruined. Mars Inc. may be removing M&M’s out of dessert treats including Dairy Queen’s Blizzard and McDonald’s McFlurry.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/national/mms-may-be-exorcised-from-blizzards-mcflurrys/40097484

Baltimore Community Foundation surpasses $100...

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The Baltimore Community Foundation has surpassed its three-year goal of raising $100 million, the organization announced Thursday, which will allow for greater investments in public education and needy neighborhoods. The campaign raised $103.7 million with contributions coming from more than 250 donors, including individuals, business owners and private foundations. Gifts ranged from $10,000 to $16 million. There were 30 gifts of $1 million or more and one from an anonymous donor exceeding $15 million. Donors…

Microsoft collaborates on software for the legal...

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The marijuana business has come a long way from baggies sold out of shifty looking vans.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/microsoft-collaborates-on-software-for-the-legal-marijuana-industry/40092388

Smith & Wesson reports gun sales up 22.4%

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Smith & Wesson is selling more guns than ever.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/smith-wesson-reports-gun-sales-up-224/40090960

Philadelphia passes a soda tax

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Philadelphia has become the second city in the United States to approve a soda tax.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/philadelphia-passes-a-soda-tax/40089580

Sumner Redstone moves to oust five Viacom board...

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The power struggle engulfing Viacom intensified on Thursday with a major shakeup of the company’s board.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/sumner-redstone-moves-to-oust-five-viacom-board-members/40089028

6 days of stock market turbulence

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Fear is making a return to Wall Street.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/6-days-of-selling-grip-wall-street/40085250