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Midday Market Minute: Gun Industry Thrives in Face of Ban Proposal

Gun stocks rose Wednesday, even as President Obama called on Congress to pass an assault weapon ban. But could they be running out of ammo?

Companies' Last Tax Dodge of 2012: Paying December Dividends

Furniture retailer Ethan Allen Interiors this week became the latest company to move its dividend distribution up to December -- a shift that will help shareholders avoid the tax increases on such payouts that are coming in 2013. Is that good business, or bad corporate citizenship?