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Stories from The Wall Street Journal Online | | | Page One | | | Marketplace | [$$] Fast-Rising Steel Prices Set Back Big Projects Relentless increases in the price of steel are halting or slowing major construction projects world-wide, setting the stage for a potential backlash against steelmakers. | [$$] SEC Charges Broadcom Founders in Options Case The SEC filed civil charges against Broadcom's co-founders and two others, alleging they took part in the backdating of stock options. (SEC statement) | [$$] Car Dealers Set 'Green' Blueprints Auto dealers and makers are planning to create environmentally-friendly dealerships. Some plans call for elaborate and expensive construction, while more modest models employ energy-saving lighting. | [$$] Sony PlayStation 3 Revival Lifts Result Sony's videogames business is back in the hunt after a year on the defensive. Sales of the company's PlayStation 3 have been outpacing Microsoft's Xbox 360, and have been helped by improved game selection and a 20% price cut. |
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Journal | [$$] Will Upgrading Your Home Help You Sell It? The resale value of home improvements in general is sliding, according to experts. In a departure from recent trends, homeowners are getting the best payback from relatively mundane improvements, such as sprucing up the exterior of their house. | [$$] Sewer to Spigot: Recycled Water A growing number of cities and counties grappling with water shortages are turning to a solution that may be tough for some homeowners to stomach: purifying wastewater so that residents can drink it. | [$$] Early Markdowns Mean Springtime for Shoppers Markdowns of spring and summer clothes that would normally begin in June started in March this year -- an early thawing of prices -- as luxury department stores tried to respond to chilly interest in full-price fashions. | [$$] Cellphone Headsets With Less Bulk, Background Noise Two of the most important wireless earpiece makers are bringing out new models that attempt to make their products more attractive and functional. Both work well, despite some drawbacks. Video |
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