Care Bears have easier time getting to U.S. from China

Business is largely back to normal along the global supply chain, including where it all begins for the Care Bear: the factory floor in China.Anward Shen, owner of An'Best Toys in China, which produces the plush toys for U.S. retailer Basic Fun!, said the cost of making a Care...

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Buffett’s stock portfolio scores a solid year — even though he ignores any given annual return

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is wrapping up a solid year with its stock holdings as Apple soared to a record high last week, but don't expect any fireworks or back slapping. The legendary "Oracle of Omaha" doesn't typically pay attention to stock performance in any given year. Berkshire's 915...

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Southwest fined $140 million for last year’s holiday meltdown

The U.S. Department Transportation on Monday said it fined Southwest Airlines $140 million for violating consumer protection laws during last year's holiday meltdown that stranded millions of customers following severe winter weather.The DOT said the fine is 30 times larger than any fine it has issued for consumer protection...

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