Ryu Spaeth
Ryu Spaeth is deputy editor at TheWeek.com. Follow him on Twitter.
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Twinkies and Pabst Blue Ribbon are a match made in heaven
feature PBR's owner, which just bought the signature Hostess brand, has proven it can resurrect old products with smart rebranding campaigns
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The middling January unemployment report: When will Congress focus on jobs?
feature The labor market is improving at only a sluggish pace. And lawmakers seem fixated on every issue except unemployment
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Today in business: 5 things you need to know
feature Stocks fall, Bank of America's mortgage business is questioned, and more in our roundup of the business stories that are making news and driving opinion
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Should the government sue Standard & Poor's over the financial crisis?
feature The Justice Department is considering bringing civil charges against S&P for allegedly bestowing seals of approval on toxic securities
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Walmart's groundbreaking plan to hire 100,000 veterans
feature "There is a seriousness and sense of purpose that the military instills, and we need it today more than ever"
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Is demand for the iPhone shrinking?
feature Apple's stock sinks amid reports of lackluster sales
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The Fed's historic bid to lower the jobless rate
The Explainer The central bank just made a massive commitment to rejuvenating the labor market. Congress, on the other hand, is essentially MIA
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Is this the most ridiculous job posting ever?
feature If you like the internet, weekends, or holidays, this position may not be for you
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Diet Pepsi's new recipe: Will fans taste the difference?
feature The second-place soda giant is in the midst of a brand overhaul
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Why is McDonald's pressuring its stores to remain open on Christmas?
feature The fast food chain isn't exactly embracing the yuletide spirit
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The Connecticut school massacre: Are investors backing away from the gun business?
feature Cerberus, a private equity firm, is selling the company that makes the Bushmaster rifle used in the shooting
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The kerfuffle over Instagram's new user terms: Overblown?
feature Facebook, Foursquare, and Twitter have similar agreements
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Today in business: 5 things you need to know
feature UBS will pay $1.5 billion for rate-rigging, the government eyes a GM exit, and more in our roundup of the business stories that are making news and driving opinion
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Today in business: 5 things you need to know
feature Dell goes private, Obama calls for delay in spending cuts, and more in our roundup of the business stories that are making news and driving opinion
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Dell goes private in $24 billion deal: Smart move?
feature The struggling computer maker hopes to rebuild in the age of the smartphone
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Today in business: 5 things you need to know
feature The Postal Service will stop delivering letters on Saturday, RBS pays a hefty fine, and more in our roundup of the business stories that are making news and driving opinion
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Apple's hedge-fund problem: Can the company remain independent?
feature As Apple's share price falls, hedge fund investors are getting restless
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Today in business: 5 things you need to know
feature A giant airline merger is in the works, a shareholder sues Apple, and more in our roundup of the business stories that are making news and driving opinion
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Did Boeing's 787 Dreamliner get a green light because of lowered safety standards?
feature Reuters reports that the Japanese government eased safety regulations in 2008 to help fast-track the rollout of Boeing's signature plane
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The miserable GDP report: Is the economy in trouble again?
feature Last quarter, the economy contracted for the first time since the Great Recession ended. Still, the headline number may belie strong fundamentals
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Fox News' plummeting ratings: Why the network is struggling
feature The conservative news outlet is suffering its worst ratings in 12 years
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Timothy Geithner's new book: Twitter's funniest title suggestions
feature From Crime and No Punishment to The Stock Market Corrections
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The Wii U sells out in its first week: Evidence of a Nintendo comeback?
feature The latest console from the videogame pioneer is flying off the shelves. But are the kids really still into Mario and Zelda?
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Today in business: 5 things you need to know
feature Japan takes on deflation, U.S. home sales fall, and more in our roundup of the business stories that are making news and driving opinion
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