Business Stories from July 30, 2012 (Change date)
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Z Trim Holdings adds ex-energy executive to advisory boardJul 30, 2012 10:20 am - Mundelein-based Trim Holdings, Inc. said G. Stephen “Steve” Finley, former Chief Financial Officer of Baker Hughes, Inc., will joing the company’s advisory board. Finley...
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Supervalu fires CEO Herkert, names Sales to postJul 30, 2012 1:37 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — Jewel-Osco's parent copany Supervalu is ousting CEO Craig Herkert as the grocery chain looks to right its business only weeks after reporting disappointing...
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Oil rises for 5th day on Europe action hopesJul 30, 2012 6:46 am - BANGKOK — Oil prices rose for a fifth day ahead of a meeting Monday between the U.S. Treasury Secretary and top European finance officials as expectations remain elevate...
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Jury selection begins in battle of tech titansJul 30, 2012 4:39 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — With billions of dollars and control of the U.S. smartphone and computer tablets markets at stake, jury selection began Monday in a closely watched trial...
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Saudi Arabia bans smoking in most public placesJul 30, 2012 6:46 am - RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia has banned smoking in government offices and most public places, including restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets and shopping malls...
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Spain’s economy contracts third quarter in a rowJul 30, 2012 10:56 am - MADRID — The Spanish economy remains stuck in its second recession in three years after contracting 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2012 from the previous three mon...
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HSBC says sorry as it takes $700 million hitJul 30, 2012 12:26 pm - HSBC PLC apologized to shareholders Monday as it disclosed a $700 million charge to cover the cost of U.S. penalties for lapses including its failure to enforce money-la...
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Naperville bank exec in it for long haulJul 31, 2012 7:44 am - J. Patrick Benton knows what it's like to stay for the long haul. He's been a lifelong Naperville resident. He's been married to retired District 203 teacher, Polly Bent...
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Take Action Fitness is a dream come true for ownerJul 30, 2012 6:00 am - An interview with Kim Justice, owner of Take Action Fitness. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Take Action Fitness is a smaller, more private gym focused on ...
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Selling on Facebook: Puppies and babies helpJul 30, 2012 10:52 am - Small business success on Facebook and similar social media sites in some ways mimics success in traditional marketing: First, find your positive difference. Next, explo...