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...single year. Well, okay, maybe not "easy," but with just 12 months as a scorecard, there's a lot in the world that can put the wind at a company's back. In 2007, shipping companies had a fantastic year, thanks to a boom in commodities. In 2008, deep-discount retailers saw a major rally, in no small part because consumers were spooked by the financial crisis. (See the top stocks of the decade...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Top Stocks of the Decade | 12/22/2009 | See Source »

Real estate broker David Brownell says a 30% discount might not be enough. Condos around the city that were selling for between $500,000 and $750,000 in 2004 are selling today for less than $300,000. Brownell says if he had marketing money to spend, "one of the last places I would think of trying to invest it is promoting [condos at] CityCenter. I don't think there's a great demand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Las Vegas' Opulent CityCenter Survived Dubai | 12/19/2009 | See Source »

Alabama, rather than adopting penalties, is offering discounts on state workers' $70 monthly premiums. To get $30 off for not using tobacco, participants have to sign a form under penalty of perjury. (An audit of relevant medical records could result in back-billing and a recall of claims.) Since the plan started giving such a discount in 2005, it has seen a 4% decline in the number of smokers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fat Fees and Smoker Surcharges: Tough-Love Health Incentives | 11/30/2009 | See Source »

After Dec. 31, state employees in Alabama will be eligible for an additional $25 discount on their monthly premiums if screenings indicate that their blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and weight are in the normal range or if they see a doctor to address any risk factors. People with a BMI of 35 or higher have to enroll in a weight-loss program to receive the discount...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fat Fees and Smoker Surcharges: Tough-Love Health Incentives | 11/30/2009 | See Source »

Sales ranged from free mango lassis at Cafe of India to a 10 percent discount off all gift baskets at Cardullo?...

Author: By Ike Greenstein and NORA A. TUFANO, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS | Title: Retailers Experience Low-Key Black Friday in Square | 11/30/2009 | See Source »

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