Business Stories from May 17, 2017 (Change date)
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At a Glance: Some of Google's new features seem ... familiarMay 18, 2017 4:33 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - Google announced a lot of new bells and whistles Wednesday - several of which, it turns out, are already offered by rivals such as Amazon, Apple and Face...
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Target profit rises, though a key sales measure fallsMay 17, 2017 11:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Target's first-quarter profit rose almost 8 percent as attempts to turn its business around appear to be gaining some traction. Sales at established stor...
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Business, leisure travelers ponder flying without laptopsMay 18, 2017 4:33 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - International air travelers might soon rediscover magazines, paperbacks and playing cards. Airline passengers have become hooked on their laptops and tab...
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No need to schlep wallet, keys at Universal's new water parkMay 17, 2017 6:00 am - ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - No need to schlep around wallets or locker keys in your Speedos at Universal Orlando Resort's new water park opening later this month. That's becaus...
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Verdict slip in meningitis outbreak trial creates confusionMay 17, 2017 4:00 pm - BOSTON (AP) - People who lost loved ones in a fungal meningitis outbreak traced to tainted steroids were stunned when a pharmacy executive was acquitted of murder charge...
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Amazon refreshes lineup of low-cost tablets, new kids modelMay 17, 2017 8:30 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon is offering a thinner and lighter version of its cheapest, 7-inch tablet, while shaving $10 off the price of an 8-inch model. Amazon's bare-bones ...
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Schaumburg takes next step toward performing arts centerMay 19, 2017 8:31 am - Schaumburg trustees voted 5-1 Tuesday to recommend advancing the consideration of a performing arts center intended to compete in the Chicago theater market and attract ...
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Feder: Channel 9 unveils new set; meteorologist Byron Miranda leaving Channel 5May 19, 2017 6:02 am - On its 4 p.m. newscast today, WGN-Channel 9 will debut a new news set, featuring "the latest in studio technology, including two video walls, video panels, and LED light...
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Westell sets new $2 million stock buybackMay 18, 2017 8:55 am - AURORA - Westell Technologies' board of directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $2 million of its Class A common stock. The timing and amount of...
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Midwest Industrial buys Huntley property, sells Cary siteMay 24, 2017 11:02 am - OAK BROOK - Midwest Industrial Funds recently purchased a 71,000 square foot industrial building at 12007 Smith Drive in Huntley. The property features 22-foot ceilings,...