Food scares cost McDonald's in China, Japan; sales fall

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Food-quality scares are hurting McDonald's in China and Japan, where weakness contributed to a key global sales figure falling 1.8 percent. The world's largest hamburger chain said sales dropped 12.6 percent in January at locations...

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Boys rule at Hasbro as superheroes, Transformers lift 4Q

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — The appetite for superheroes and robots in disguise led to a healthy fourth-quarter at Hasbro even as a shift toward electronics has challenged the traditional toy industry. Hasbro said Monday that sales of toys geared toward boys...

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Inspector Gadget: First ASUS smartwatch clocks in merely OK

ASUS ZenWatch ($249.99, various retailers) This first smartwatch from Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS is powered by Android but appears to resemble the product images of the upcoming Apple Watch. It features the operating system Android Wear, a 1.6-inch...

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Boston startup HourlyNerd poised for growth

A Boston startup that connects businesses with freelance consultants and experts has raised nearly $8 million to extend its services to large com­panies. "There are hundreds, if not thousands, of projects that a client like General Electric is not able...

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Jean’s Hot List: Four EVs to charge up your life

Good news for planet Earth! Here are four alt-energy vehicles that manufacturers have unveiled so far in 2015. CHEVROLET BOLT CONCEPT This small but mighty Chevy is still in concept form, although it's expected to go into production next year. The...

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Auto review: Jeep enters compact crossover class with the Renegade, a cute little bruiser

I always wanted a Jeep Wrangler, but it seemed too much of a toy for a girl who didn't have a lot of disposable income. So I bought a pickup truck. It felt more sensible, and I could still go out after work with the guys and indulge in hill climbs and...

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World stocks lower on poor China trade, Greek turmoil

HONG KONG — Global stock markets were weighed down Monday by weak Chinese trade data and the new Greek prime minister's vow to renegotiate an international bailout that imposed harsh budget austerity. KEEPING SCORE: European shares were lower in early...

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Boys rule at Hasbro as superheroes, Transformers lift 4Q

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — The appetite for superheroes and robots in disguise led to a healthy fourth-quarter at Hasbro even as a shift toward electronics has challenged the traditional toy industry. Hasbro said Monday that toys geared toward boys increased...

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Food scares cost McDonald's in China, Japan; sales fall

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Food-quality scares are hurting McDonald's in China and Japan, where weakness contributed to a key global sales figure falling 1.8 percent. The world's largest hamburger chain said sales dropped 12.6 percent in January at locations...

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Report reveals extent of tax dodging by HSBC global clients

LONDON — HSBC's Swiss private bank hid millions of dollars for drug traffickers, arms dealers and celebrities as it helped wealthy people around the world dodge taxes, according to a report based on leaked documents that lifts the veil on the country's...

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