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I posted recently about Target’s retail health care clinics that opened recently in Minnesota and Maryland offering “quick, convenient care from a certified profession for a variety of everyday illnesses - no appointment necessary.” What do primary care physicians think about this competition from retail clinics at Target, Wal-Mart and Walgreens? […]

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Submitted by CARPE DIEM
Democratic front-runner Obama wants to raise corporate taxes and and the top rate on capital gains and dividends. John Edwards says he will stand up to the interests in Washington that run government for the “glorification of corporate profits,” as he has been regularly condemning the top six oil companies for collecting […]

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I’ve used Starbucks business strategy as a way to discuss the Trial and Error Economy (here and here). I’m not, by any means, the world’s greatest expert on the company, but it provides a great vehicle for teaching about corporate strategy. Now, according to the Wall Street Journal, McDonald’s will […]

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Submitted by A Dash of Insight
At “A Dash” we try to distinguish between actual data –especially economic reports and corporate earnings — and market perceptions. When there is a significant difference between the two, it provides an opportunity for traders and investors.
Background: Last Week
As we noted in our article on the ISM report, […]

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Submitted by CARPE DIEM
In a bid to manage costs, rising salary levels, and attrition, Indian IT-BPO companies are now expanding to other low-cost destinations like the Philippines. In the last eight months, 12 tier I IT-BPO firms have set up shop in the country.
IT giant Wipro Technologies, for instance, opened a business process outsourcing (BPO) […]

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From tonight’s “60 Minutes“: With 354 wins, Roger Clemens is one of the best pitchers in the history of baseball. There’s no question about it. But as Mike Wallace reports, there are questions now about whether Roger Clemens cheated to enhance his record and prolong his career.
At a steroid hearing in […]

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