Business Stories from September 27, 2012 (Change date)
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Harvard endowment shrinks; still wealthiest in U.S.Sep 27, 2012 6:42 am - CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University’s endowment shrunk slightly during the last fiscal year to $30.7 billion, but the Ivy League school remains the wealthiest in the n...
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Myanmar praises US decision to ease ban on importsSep 27, 2012 6:41 am - YANGON, Myanmar — Washington’s announcement that it will ease a ban on imports from Myanmar has won praise in the emerging Southeast Asian democracy. Presidential aide Z...
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Markets steady as focus remains on Spain, GreeceSep 27, 2012 6:39 am - LONDON — Financial markets recovered their poise Thursday, a day after investors were spooked by rising levels of discontent in Greece and Spain over upcoming austerity ...
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EU seeks $12B in sanctions vs US over Boeing caseSep 27, 2012 6:39 am - The European Union is seeking some $12 billion in sanctions against the United States as part of a long-running dispute before the World Trade Organization involving sub...
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Tempur-pedic to acquire mattress maker Sealy for $2.20 A shareSep 27, 2012 6:38 am - Tempur-Pedic International Inc., a pioneer of memory-foam mattresses, agreed to buy Sealy Corp. for $2.20 a share to create a global bedding provider. The offer is 2.8 p...
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China steel-mill closing curbs ship demandSep 27, 2012 6:00 am - Baoshan Iron & Steel Co.'s suspension of some production will curb demand for imports of iron ore and ships that carry the commodity, according to Arctic Securities ASA....
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Lands’ End to cut nearly 200 jobs in Wis.Sep 27, 2012 6:00 am - DODGEVILLE, Wis. — Apparel and home products retailer Lands’ End plans to cut nearly 200 jobs in Dodgeville by the end of January. Dodgeville-based Lands’ End said Wedne...
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