Business Stories from May 17, 2018 (Change date)
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PayPal gains bigger in-store presence with $2.2B acquisitionMay 17, 2018 7:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - PayPal is buying financial services startup iZettle for $2.2 billion to expand its digital payment service into thousands of brick-and-mortar stores...
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Indiana governor heading on Europe economic development tripMay 17, 2018 11:05 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is leaving Friday for an economic development trip to Europe. Holcomb's office says he plans to meet with government, busin...
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US average mortgage rates at 7-year highs; 30-year 4.61 pct.May 17, 2018 12:30 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - Long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped this week, marking their highest levels in seven years amid the peak home buying season. The benchmark 30-year rat...
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Grains and livestock mixedMay 17, 2018 9:30 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were mixed Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery rose 8 cents at $5.04 a bushel; Jul corn fell 2 ...
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Kroger, fending off online rivals, ups stake in UK's OcadoMay 17, 2018 9:30 am - CINCINNATI (AP) - Kroger is upping its investment in the British online grocer Ocado as it fends off Amazon.com and other online threats to traditional grocers. Kroger s...
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Whole Foods in Vernon Hills wants to allow drinks while shoppingMay 19, 2018 7:17 am - Carts in Vernon Hills' newest grocery store will be equipped with drink holders so shoppers can enjoy an adult beverage while browsing the aisles. A practice called "sip...
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RTA: State fee costing millions, could lead to more fare hikesMay 21, 2018 7:45 am - With two weeks remaining in the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have yet to resolve key issues affecting transit riders' pocketbooks, leaving agencies on ...
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Report: 2,317 suburban workers to lose their jobsMay 21, 2018 6:05 am - Another 542 suburbanites with other companies will also lose jobs, monthly report states
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5 ways travel is changing in 2018May 17, 2018 1:16 pm - As international travel gains popularity each year, new destinations are added to bucket lists and new travel gadgets and accessories appear on the market. The way we t...
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Bartlett facility leased to Chinese companyMay 19, 2018 7:17 am - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - Entre Commercial Realty based in Arlington Heights said it brokered the lease of a 15,020-square-foot industrial facility at 1236 Hardt Circle in Bar...