Business Stories from October 29, 2012 (Change date)
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AP survey: Economic ills may defy next presidentOct 30, 2012 7:01 am - WASHINGTON — Whoever wins the U.S. presidential election will likely struggle to manage the biggest economic threats he’ll face. That’s the cautionary message that emerg...
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UPS sees delivery of 527 million holiday packagesOct 29, 2012 2:09 pm - NEW YORK — UPS expects to deliver 527 million packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, surpassing last year’s record high by 10 percent. The world’s larges...
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Florida company acquires Hoffman PlazaOct 30, 2012 1:21 pm - A Florida-based real estate investment company has acquired Hoffman Plaza in Hoffman Estates for nearly $14.2 million. Sterling Organization purchased the 168,342-squar...
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Kukec: Local executive sees Dubai as country of contrastsOct 30, 2012 7:01 am - Pagan minister Pamela Magnuson and her business as a wedding officiant is looking forward to Dec. 12, 2012. The 12-12-12 date likely will be popular for weddings, civil ...
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Mount Prospect minister offers couples alternativesOct 29, 2012 11:48 am - Pagan minister Pamela Magnuson and her business as a wedding officiant is looking forward to Dec. 12, 2012. The 12-12-12 date likely will be popular for weddings, civil ...
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Will end-of-year business tax moves matter?Oct 29, 2012 9:51 am - First, keep in mind that there really is no one-size-fits-all solution to federal tax issues. If you haven’t done so lately, talk to your accountant. Second, if yours is...
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Edward Foundation gala raises record $640,000Oct 31, 2012 8:04 am - The Edward Foundation raised a record $640,000 at its 22nd annual gala, “The Big Gig: Bella Italia. “ Nearly 700 people attended “The Big Gig,” which is the largest fun...
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Mass. shuts down another compounding pharmacyOct 29, 2012 7:49 am - BOSTON — Massachusetts shut down another compounding pharmacy over sterility concerns after a surprise inspection prompted by the nationwide meningitis outbreak linked t...
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Oil falls as Hurricane Sandy bears down on USOct 29, 2012 12:53 pm - BANGKOK — Oil prices fell Monday as a gargantuan storm headed to the heavily populated U.S. East Coast. Benchmark oil for December delivery was down 75 cents to $85.53 a...
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Pearson, Bertelsmann confirm publishing tie-upOct 29, 2012 12:53 pm - BERLIN — Pearson PLC has confirmed that it will merge its Penguin Books division with Random House, which is owned by German media company Bertelsmann, in a deal that wi...