Business Stories from September 5, 2013 (Change date)
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Chobani recalls some Greek yogurt cupsSep 05, 2013 1:56 pm - NEW YORK — Chobani says it’s recalling some of its Greek yogurt cups that were affected by mold, a move prompted by reports of illnesses by some customers. The recall co...
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U.S. factory orders drop 2.4 percent in JulySep 05, 2013 11:27 am - WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories fell in July by the sharpest amount in four months, held back by weaker demand for commercial aircraft and heavy machinery. A key c...
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ADP: Businesses added 176,000 jobs in AugustSep 05, 2013 11:32 am - WASHINGTON — American businesses added 176,000 jobs in August, a private survey showed Thursday. That was fewer than in June and July but roughly in line with the monthl...
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U.S. service firms expand at fastest pace in 8 yearsSep 05, 2013 11:18 am - WASHINGTON — Companies in the U.S. service sector expanded at their fastest pace in nearly 8 years last month as sales and orders grew and employers ramped up hiring. Th...
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Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate up to 4.57%Sep 05, 2013 1:56 pm - WASHINGTON — Average fixed rates on U.S. long-term mortgages neared their highs for the year this week amid signs of further strength in the economy. Mortgage buyer Fre...
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Retailers report modest sales gains for AugustSep 05, 2013 11:18 am - NEW YORK — Americans’ cautious spending on clothing extended into August, capping a weak back-to-school selling season for retailers. Several retailers including clothi...
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Stocks edge higher after encouraging jobs reportsSep 06, 2013 7:56 am - NEW YORK — Stocks edged higher Thursday after a pair of reports provided more evidence that the U.S. is maintaining a slow but steady economic recovery. The number of A...
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Wheeling works to reset two TIFs to spur redevelopmentSep 06, 2013 12:06 pm - The Wheeling village board has started the process to reset two of its five tax increment financing districts, which means they will start over with the current lower re...
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Landauer inks sole supplier agreement with Premier healthcareSep 06, 2013 11:07 am - PRNewswire GLENWOOD — Landauer Inc. and the Premier healthcare alliance have announced a sole source group purchasing agreement to deliver standardized high quality medi...
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FDA approves French plant’s manufacture of Horizon Pharma drugSep 06, 2013 11:07 am - DEERFIELD — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Horizon Pharma’s use of Sanofi’s manufacturing site in Compiègne, France to manufacture the rheumatoid art...