Business Stories from August 29, 2014 (Change date)
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Shelly Sterling talks about husband, Clippers saleAug 29, 2014 7:25 pm - LOS ANGELES - When Shelly Sterling was approached by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer about buying the Los Angeles Clippers, the wife of disgraced team owner Donald St...
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Buffett's Burger King financing includes warrant for 1.75% stakeAug 30, 2014 7:46 am - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s $3 billion of financing for Burger King Worldwide Inc.'s planned takeover of Tim Hortons Inc. gives billionaire Warren Buffett the option to bu...
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Denny's pops the cork on its first Manhattan dinerAug 29, 2014 6:28 pm - NEW YORK - Denny's is popping the cork on its first Manhattan location. The Daily News reports the diner chain's Financial District debut is serving up a special combo p...
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Malaysia Airlines to cut 6,000 staff in overhaulAug 30, 2014 7:46 am - KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia Airlines will cut 6,000 workers as part of a $1.9 billion overhaul announced Friday to revive its damaged brand after being hit by doub...
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Illinois agency issues long-awaited fracking rulesAug 30, 2014 7:47 am - SPRINGFIELD - Stricter requirements for disclosing the use of chemicals are part of new proposed rules issued by the state Friday as part of the process of regulating fr...
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JPMorgan sees 'Lehman moment' if Ukraine situation deterioratesAug 29, 2014 8:35 am - Bloomberg News Russia's equity markets may face a "Lehman moment" if the Ukraine conflict deteriorates further, according to Alexander Kantarovich, head of research for...
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What happened in July stayed in July for bondsAug 29, 2014 8:34 am - One month after talk that the 30- year bull market in bonds was ending, it's business as usual. From the U.S. to Asia and Europe, fixed-income securities of all types ha...
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Jet fuel crunch strikes new york airports before holidayAug 29, 2014 8:36 am - The lowest seasonal supply of jet fuel on record is pushing prices higher and leading to voluntary restrictions in the New York region as the nation's busiest air hub pr...
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Stocks end higher following strong run in AugustAug 30, 2014 7:46 am - The Standard & Poor's 500 index delivered its fourth record high in five days Friday, ending with the biggest monthly gain since February. The milestone-crushing run cap...
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Malaysia Airlines to cut 6,000 jobs to return to profitAug 29, 2014 1:23 pm - Bloomberg News Malaysian Airline System Bhd., which lost two jetliners in air disasters this year, will eliminate 6,000 jobs as the national carrier restructures. Chief...