Business Stories from September 6, 2011 (Change date)
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Daimler, Hong Kong partners to test smart electric carsSep 07, 2011 4:27 pm - Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG, the world's second- largest manufacturer of luxury cars, will provide a trial version of its Smart electric car to partners in Hong Ko...
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Obama to propose $300 billion jobs planSep 07, 2011 9:51 pm - WASHINGTON — The economy weak and the public seething, President Barack Obama is expected to propose $300 billion in tax cuts and federal spending Thursday night to get ...
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Indian oil said to buy five million barrels of West African oilSep 07, 2011 4:27 pm - Indian Oil Corp., the nation's biggest refiner, is said to have bought five million barrels of West African crude for loading in November, said four traders involved in ...
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Boeing rival Airbus heads for record yearSep 07, 2011 9:58 am - Airbus SAS has won 1,156 orders so far this year, outselling rivalChicago-based Boeing Co. and putting the planemaker on track to capture its highest annual intake follo...
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Kenya shilling gains for first day in four on bank meeting betsSep 06, 2011 8:34 am - Kenya's shilling strengthened for the first day in four on speculation the central bank will introduce measures to support the currency at its special meeting next week....
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Vietnam bonds rise as banks lower interest ratesSep 07, 2011 4:28 pm - Vietnam’s bonds advanced, pushing yields to a six-week low, as demand for sovereign debt was bolstered after banks started cutting interest rates to comply with a centra...
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Romney unveils economic plan ahead of Obama speechSep 07, 2011 9:51 pm - NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is calling for lowering the corporate tax rate and eliminating capital gains taxes as part of a plan ...
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Students sue Schaumburg-based Le Cordon BleuSep 07, 2011 9:54 pm - Food enthusiasts have been enrolling in culinary school in growing numbers, lured by dreams of working as gourmet chefs or opening their own restaurants. For many gradua...
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Formosa petrochemical has eighth fire at mailiao refinerySep 07, 2011 4:28 pm - Formosa Plastics Group, Taiwan’s biggest diversified industrial company, said a fire broke out in a refining unit at its Mailiao complex today, at least the eighth blaze...
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Baby found floating in Mississippi RiverSep 07, 2011 9:58 am - WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota law enforcement officials are investigating the death of a baby found floating in the Mississippi River. Winona County Sheriff Dave Brand says ...