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Republicans ponder small-business plan

The proposal would provide a 20 percent deduction for companies with 500 or fewer employees.

Obama says he’s identified business regulations for elimination

One example is reducing paperwork on loans arranged through the SBA.

Home prices drop

The decrease occurred in three-fourths of U.S. metro areas as foreclosures rise.

Negative outlook

A private survey shows small business owners have lost confidence.

Career regrets

The top names in business offer how they moved on from decisions they regretted.

Lessons from mentors

Leaders of large corporations share what they've learned from their role models.

Homebuilders revive stalled U.S. projects

The work comes after banks unload lots.

Caterpillar Pushes for Free Trade Under Obama

The manufacturer joined with General Electric to send the message to the president-elect that exports help create jobs.

Chicago Leads as City with Most Green Roofs

Beating New York and Los Angeles, the city expects to have more than 4 million square feet of gardens on 400 buildings under construction or completed this year.

Stocks Continue to Drop, Unemployment Climbs to Seven-Year High

Caterpillar, Deere, Monsanto stocks tumble.