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Machan: With the price of solar power dropping, some small firms are seeing the light.
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Welcome Back, Small-Business Credit Cards
At least a dozen new credit cards launched last year for small businesses. But the downsides outweigh the benefits.
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Dr. Dre created Beats Electronics, whose stakeholders became $309 million richer when HTC bought a 51% share in the company.
Goldman Sachs + Warren Buffett = Not Many Jobs
Machan: Warren Buffett and Goldman Sachs's joint program should be cranking out jobs by now. Why isn't it?
Why an Ex-Con Could Be a Great Hire
Tax breaks and other incentives make felons surprisingly attractive for some jobs.
Small Manufacturers Rethink 'Made In China'
Rising wages and quality concerns are leading some to bring production back to the U.S.

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The Stealth Wedding: Saying 'I do' in a Public Space
A new wedding trend trades "walking down the aisle" for a walk on the wild side.
The Reignited Tech Sector
Technology stocks have rebounded and are once again the darling of the market. Can the resurgence last?
Why a 'Balanced' Portfolio May Not Work
Arends: That 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds your adviser is pushing might not work.
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General Dynamics Changes Tactics
The defense contractor faces a tough enemy: potential cuts in defense.

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