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Summary Box: When coupons work too well (AP)

AP - THE DEALS: Shops nationwide are pulling in new customers with group coupons. Sites such as Groupon.com, livingsocial.com offer deals such as half-price restaurant gift certificates or spa services.

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Indian carmakers power ahead with strong July sales (AFP)

AFP - India’s top carmakers announced robust sales for the month of July on Monday, reflecting strong demand as Asia’s third largest economy makes a resurgence from the global financial crisis.

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May retail sales seen up but spending erratic (Reuters)

Reuters - Retailers are expected to show a sizable increase in sales for the month of May, but erratic trends of consumer spending could grow more pronounced over a seasonally weaker period for shopping.

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Three BP fuel oil traders in U.S. quit (Reuters)

Reuters - Resignations from BP Plc’s fuel oil team have extended globally, with the departure of three traders from its U.S. office, including the team leader, and the head trader in London, three industry sources said on Monday.

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U.S. SEC’s chief economist to leave agency March 31 (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s chief economist, James Overdahl, will be leaving at the end of the month, he said on Tuesday.

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U.S. SEC’s chief economist to leave agency March 31
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Stock futures signal losses as commodities retreat (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S.

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Stock futures signal losses as commodities retreat
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Tribune may exit bankruptcy this fall: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Bankrupt U.S. media group Tribune Co could emerge from bankruptcy in the autumn without a major overhaul of its present top management, the New York Times said, citing people briefed on the restructuring plans.

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Tribune may exit bankruptcy this fall: report
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June budget gap $94.32 billion, record for June (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. government rang up a $94.32 billion budget deficit in June, a record for the month, as the price tag for efforts to prop up the economy, banks and automakers mounted while revenues weakened.

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