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DealBook: After Fed, Bernanke Offers His Wisdom, for a Big Fee

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 10:20 pm EDT

Ben S. Bernanke, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, is poised to make millions of dollars from speaking engagements this year.

New York Fed President Sees Inflation Drifting Up

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 10:20 pm EDT

Speaking at an event in New York, William Dudley said the trajectory of economic growth continues to disappoint.

Yum Brands Sets Plan for Transition at Taco Bell

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 9:34 pm EDT

Brian Niccol will replace Greg Creed, Taco Bell’s current chief executive, next year, when Mr. Creed will become chief executive of Yum.

Economic Scene: For Schools, Long Road to a Level Playing Field

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 9:30 pm EDT

The United States, which lags most other industrial nations in educational performance, also has a persistent gulf in the test results between the rich and the poor.

JPMorgan Committing $100 Million Over 5 Years to Aid Revitalization in Detroit

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 9:30 pm EDT

Loans and grants, the latest outside help for a city trying to emerge from bankruptcy, will focus on housing, job training and economic development.

BUSINESS BRIEFING |: Fewer Mortgages Are ‘Underwater’

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 9:00 pm EDT

During the first three months of this year, 18.8 percent of homeowners with a mortgage — 9.7 million — owed more on their loans than their properties would sell for.

Business Briefing: Medtronic in Settlement Over Patent Dispute

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 9:00 pm EDT

Medtronic agreed to pay more than $1 billion to rival Edwards Lifesciences to settle patent litigation and keep its CoreValve artificial heart valve on the market in the United States.

Your Money Adviser: Dealing With Debt Collectors

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 7:43 pm EDT

If you are deemed to be in default on a personal debt, your account is likely to be handled by someone other than the original creditor.

Advertising: Zico’s New Coconut Water Pitch: Spandex Not Necessary

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 7:32 pm EDT

Zico’s new campaign, starring the actress Jessica Alba, portrays coconut water as an anytime beverage instead of just a sports drink.

Arthur Gelb, Critic and Editor Who Shaped the Times, Dies at 90

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 20, 2014, 7:00 pm EDT

Mr. Gelb, by sheer force of personality, dominated the newsroom at The New York Times for decades, lifting its metropolitan and arts coverage to new heights.

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