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  Weight Watchers looks to fatten up post-recession

  FORTUNE — If you see a plate of food and think about points, then you’re probably familiar with Weight Watchers. It’s the company behind the diet-method-turned-lifestyle-guide that revolves around a simple way to count calories, group meetings, and ...

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  China set to boost consumer goods sector

  China will implement special measures to establish a more advanced consumer goods sector within two years by increasing product variety and quality and ensuring more domestic brands achieve a global reputation.

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  Why iPhone case makers aren’t hitting the jackpot

  As a remedy for its so-called “death grip” problem on the new device, Apple announced on Friday that it would send a free case to every iPhone 4 purchaser who wants one, at least until Sept. 30.

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  China: The new fast food nation

  The company, which has over 36,000 fast food restaurants in more than 100 countries, generates about 60% of its profits in overseas markets, the largest of which is China.

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  Alcoa swings to a profit, raises demand outlook

  NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Alcoa said Monday it swung to a profit in the latest quarter and raised its forecast for aluminum demand for the rest of the year.

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