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Law firm investigating New York REIT over merger...

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A law firm that has pushed back against high-profile mergers has launched an investigation into the JBG Cos.’ proposed unification with New York REIT, a deal that has already drawn calls from two investors aiming to derail the marriage. WeissLaw LLP, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, said Thursday it is looking into whether New York REIT’s board failed to act in the best interest of its shareholders when it announced its proposed deal with JBG. The all-stock deal will create a company valued…

How to shop in Nigeria: Use your ears

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How are entrepreneurs supposed to cope when loans aren’t available? When interest rates are 20%, unemployment has surged and most everyone lives below the poverty line?



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/how-to-shop-in-nigeria-use-your-ears/39990938

Oil jobs are still disappearing despite higher...

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Crude prices have climbed out of the cellar. But in Britain, job losses in the oil industry continue to pile up.



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Freebie Friday: Free drinks at Starbucks for...

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Happy Freebie Friday!

It also happens to be National Iced Tea Day. Cool off with BOGO free drinks at Starbucks today and save $25 at Teavana.com with a coupon code good through Sunday.

I’ve als ogot deals to economically entertain the kids, including several free bowling and summer movie festivals…

Hundreds of homebrewers flock to Baltimore to pick...

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Chuck and Annette Carlson flew all the way from California to grab a beer. Not just any beer, of course — some of the best microbrews across the country. The husband and wife were in Baltimore Thursday to attend the 38th annual National Homebrewers Conference in Baltimore — also known as Homebrew Con. This is the first year the convention is being held in Baltimore. Over 70 exhibitors will be at the convention across three days, and more than 70 speakers will hold various seminars, classes…

Shop smarter with the free '2016 Consumer Action...

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While we’re all spending gobs of money for holiday gifts, it makes good sense be a more savvy shopper with a free copy of the “20165 Consumer Action Handbook.”

The 138-page guide, published annually by the Federal Citizen Information Center at USA.gov, gives straightforward information on how to…

Depp auctioning off art collection

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All eyes are on Johnny Depp’s finances in his pending divorce with Amber Heard and those numbers are about to increase.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/entertainment/depp-auctioning-off-art-collection/39994404

Brexit could trigger European stock market crash

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Investors be warned! Stock markets could crash if Brits vote to leave the European Union later this month.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/brexit-could-trigger-european-stock-market-crash/39994904

Tesla releases cheaper version of Model S

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For the budget-conscious Tesla fans who can’t wait for a Model 3, a cheaper version of the Model S is now available.



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Enterprise Rent-a-Car of Balt. sued for...

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The federal government claims that Enterprise Rent-a-Car of Baltimore discriminated against African-American management trainee applicants.



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