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U.S. trade deficit at lowest level in nearly year

Bucking the overall downward trend, imports from China shot up in September, led by huge gains in shipments of televisions, toys and games as retailers stocked up for the holidays. That big jump combined with a sharp drop in U.S. exports to China ...

Best Buy, Macy’s riddled by spending slowdown

The Richfield, Minn.-based company also faces increased competition from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which has stepped up its advertising on electronics such as flat-panel televisions as a big part of its holiday push that emphasizes low prices. With the U ...

Illinois banks on 'Obama buzz' to boost tourism

Inspired by the glittering Chicago skyline seen on televisions worldwide during Obama's Election Day victory rally at Grant Park, special events coordinator Andrew Schorr says he's considering launching a driving tour "focused on Obama's impact on ...

Gadgets still a centerpiece of holiday shopping

Advanced video game consoles, 40-inch flat-panel televisions, and smartphones are also expected to move off retail shelves, as well as humbler technology products that simply improve communications and organization. They include SanDisk's $80, postage ...