Business Stories from March 16, 2009 (Change date)
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GM switches shareholders meeting site to DetroitMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. has decided to move its annual meeting from Wilmington, Del., to Detroit to save money and increase shareholder participation, a company ...
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WMS Gaming Inc. announces dealMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - WAUKEGAN - WMS Gaming Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. announced an agreement with HCL Technologies Ltd., India's leading global IT services provid...
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State Farm recalls 800,000 promotional teddy bearsMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., the biggest property and casualty insurer in the U.S., will recall more than 800,000 toy bears given away by the company's ag...
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Auto delinquency rates rise nearly 9 percent in 4QMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The percentage of auto loans past due 60 days or more rose 8.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared with the prior-year period, according to credi...
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EPA re-evaluates 'green club' for companiesMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency is closing a program that drew complaints from environmentalists for cutting back on company inspections and regulatio...
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European stocks fall despite rallies in AsiaMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - LONDON -- World stock markets were mixed Tuesday as investors in Europe booked profits from recent rallies, while Asian indexes were boosted by banking stocks as fears a...
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U.S. February producer prices rise 0.1% on energy, cigarettes, trucksMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - U.S. producer prices rose 0.1 percent in February as the cost of energy products, cigarettes, light trucks and household appliances increased. The increase in wholesale ...
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Cargill rolls out heart-healthy fiber productMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- Locked within each grain of barley is something that can help keep a heart healthy. Backed by research showing that it can cut cholesterol, Cargill is rol...
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Target to nominate directors up for re-electionMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- Target Corp. said Monday it will nominate for re-election all four of its current directors whose terms are expiring this year, adding it is "disappointe...
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Petland accused of scheme to sell sick puppiesMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Humane Society of the United States has accused Petland Inc. of scheming to sell sick puppies to thousands of unsuspecting consumers. The animal pr...