We found a rather dim spot that worked well for a second comparison, which you can see just below.

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Another dim spot was its flat year-over-year earnings.

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Maxim's is arguably the most famous dim sum spot in town, a 32-year-old restaurant in the middle of packed Central district that serves classic Hong Kong-style dishes to locals and visiting dignitaries.

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In an otherwise dim economic picture, small business stands out as a bright spot.

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