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Productivity growth slows sharply
Associated Press, Dec. 5, 2006
Growth in worker productivity slowed sharply in the summer while wages and benefits rose at a rate that was far below a previous estimate. MORE
Service economy grows faster
Associated Press, Dec. 5, 2006
Shaking off some effects of the housing slump, the service sector of the U.S. economy grew at a quicker pace in November than in the previous month and faster than analysts expected. MOREState gets pushed to assist sciences
San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 5, 2006
Northern California still hosts the world's largest cluster of life sciences companies, but its lead could erode if public officials fail to improve the state's business environment, an industry organization warned in a report being issued today. MORE
California health insurance costs jump 8.7%
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, Nov. 30, 2006
The average increase in Californians' health insurance premiums outpaced the national average this year, according to a report released Wednesday. MORE
Federal report shows Q3 home price increase in San Jose
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, Nov. 30, 2006
A closely watched federal report Thursday showed single-family housing prices in the San Jose metropolitan area climbed less than 1 percent in the July-September quarter compared to the summer months. MORE
California realtors: home inventory doubles
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, Nov. 28, 2006
The unsold inventory index for existing, single-family detached homes in California during October was 7.2 months, more than double the year-ago period's 3.4 months and slightly more than September's seven months, according to a report released Tuesday. MORE
Biggest year ever for deals
San Francisco Chronicle, Nov. 26, 2006
Shoppers went a little crazy last week, and I'm not talking about consumers camping out in the dark for doorbuster deals. I'm talking about companies and private equity firms gobbling up corporations, in whole or part, in a pre-Thanksgiving buyout binge. MORE
Year-end ways to trim taxes; Still time to catch breaks on energy, hybrid automobiles
Baltimore Sun, Nov. 24, 2006 (printed in San Francisco Chronicle)
It's time again to look for year-end moves to trim your upcoming tax bill. Of course, there are the evergreens: Sock away money in tax-friendly 401 (k)s or individual retirement accounts. MORE
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