Business and Technology

When Down Is Good: Productivity Trends. Plus Not So Random Acts of Kindness

In the middle of rising unemployment, a few positive indicators

Fall foliage is mostly over and ski season has yet to begin, but there's still plenty going on in New Hampshire this weekend.

Retailers Shift Gears

Retailers try new strategies for the holiday season. Sales are out. Permanent markdowns are in.

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TBL
16.63
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PCCC
0.00
6.03

NSHA
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UTL
19.95
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SKIL
9.84
0.17

PRST
0.00
1.79

EPAY
15.28
0.14

PNNW
22.93
-0.36

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