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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Waterbury's Century-Old Hardware Store Seeks New Owner

A well-known hardware store in Waterbury is on the market. The store has been a mainstay for a century. It is now looking for a new owner. The store, located on Chase Avenue, is up for sale for just under $2. 8 million. This includes the hardware store, a garden center, and a repair shop

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Why Kiwis Choose Convenience: The Meat Meal Mystery

In New Zealand, the market for chilled ready meals is booming. This is mostly because people want food that is quick and easy to prepare. A recent study dug deep into what makes people want to buy these meat-based chilled meals. It looked at things like how people live, what they know about food, ho

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

The Evolution of Pharmacy Tech Standards in 30 Years

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is marking three decades of setting standards in the pharmacy world. It is a moment to reflect on how far the field has come and where it might be headed. The board was established in 1995. It was a time when the role of pharmacy technicians was not a

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Los Angeles' Film Scene Facing Tough Times

The film and TV industry in Los Angeles is currently experiencing a downturn. This is due to a mix of global production challenges and increased competition from other regions. The first three months of the year saw a notable drop in production across all categories compared to the same period last

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Signals: What's the Deal with the Death Cross?

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both showed a "death cross" on a Monday. This is a technical sign that can hint at a change in the market's direction. It happens when an index's 200-day moving average goes above its 50-day moving average. This can be a warning that a previous trend might be reversing. In

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Big Tech's Rollercoaster Ride with Trump's Tariffs

The tech world was in a spin last week. Big names in Silicon Valley were trying to figure out if they'd get a break from Trump's trade war with China. The White House had been flip-flopping for days, leaving tech companies in the dark about whether they'd be hit with massive tariffs. The drama star

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Tech Stocks Soar as Tariff Tensions Temporarily Ease

The global stock market saw a boost on Monday. This happened after a key figure in the U. S. government decided to relax some tariffs. These tariffs were on electronics. This move brought some relief to investors who had been worried about the impact of these tariffs. The S&P 500 index went up by 0

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Why Did Facebook Buy Instagram?

Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently faced tough questions in a courtroom. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to prove that Facebook is a monopoly. They claim that Facebook bought Instagram to get rid of a competitor. The FTC showed emails from 2012. In these emails, Zuckerberg talke

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

New Trade Barriers on the Horizon for Tech and Medicine

The U. S. government recently announced a significant shift in trade policy. This move could lead to new taxes on computer chips and medicines. This decision is part of a broader strategy to protect national security and boost domestic manufacturing. The focus is on items that are vital to the count

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Tax Deadline Looming? Here's What You Need to Know

Tax season is here, and the deadline is fast approaching. If you're feeling the pressure and need more time, don't worry. The IRS has options for you. But remember, an extension to file is not an extension to pay. If you owe taxes, you still need to pay them by April 15 to avoid penalties and intere

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