Business Stories from May 17, 2012 (Change date)
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Futures dip ahead of jobs data as Europe churnsMay 17, 2012 7:54 am - NEW YORK — Stock futures are falling, with unease about Europe overshadowing what is expected to be another positive U.S. employment report and also some big numbers fro...
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Leading insurer pays $109M for dog bite claimsMay 17, 2012 7:30 am - LOS ANGELES - Dog bites man does not get a lot of attention in the news, but it costs insurance companies hundreds of millions in claims every year. State Farm Insuranc...
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Report: Fewer U.S. homes foreclosed upon in AprilMay 17, 2012 7:26 am - LOS ANGELES — National foreclosure trends took a positive turn in April, as the number of homes seized by banks declined and fewer properties entered into the forec...
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As Facebook grows, millions say, 'no, thanks'May 17, 2012 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Don't try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won't find her there. You won't find Thomas Chin, either. Or Kariann Goldschmitt. Or Jake Edelstein. More t...
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Sears Holdings returns to a profit in 1st quarterMay 17, 2012 7:00 am - Sears Holdings Corp. returned to a first-quarter profit, benefiting from a gain on the sale of some stores. The Hoffman Estates, Ill., company, which runs Sears, Kmart ...
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Lisle's Navistar earns economic development awardMay 17, 2012 7:00 am - Two business groups have announced the annual Edie Awards for economic development in Illinois. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Development Council an...
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Honda recalls nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in U.S.May 17, 2012 7:00 am - DETROIT — Honda says it's recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the U.S. to fix a problem with power steering hoses. The hoses can deteriorate over time and leak fl...
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Human Genome adopts 'poison pill' measureMay 17, 2012 7:00 am - ROCKVILLE, Md. — Human Genome Sciences says its board has adopted a “poison pill” shareholder rights plan to ward off unsolicited takeover bids for the biotech drugmaker...
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Developers announce new Chicago office towerMay 17, 2012 6:58 am - Developers have announced plans for a new office building on the western edge of Chicago’s business district, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls that a sign of confide...
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Rolling Meadows firm ready for NATO protestorsMay 17, 2012 5:30 am - For Rolling Meadows-based J.C. Restoration, fixing up a building after a fire or flood is everyday work. But boarding up windows or protecting buildings from riots or pr...