The gap between rich and poor is growing sharply in America. Whoever is elected president must take steps to address the issue.
The struggling chain can't hide from its larger, nimbler rivals.
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JPMorgan's and Wells Fargo's shares slip despite record profits.
With rivals like Wal-Mart and Target taking market share, the outlook for traditional grocers is bleak.
The burger chain is revamping its logo and image amid stiffer competition and regaining some of its lost mojo.
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Some feed lots and dairy farms are using Cap'n Crunch cereal and other sugary treats as a substitute for corn on a limited basis.
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Yet Wall Street fails to appreciate the chain's potential for growth.
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The mobile phone software maker flexes its legal muscle.
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