Business Stories from November 1, 2012 (Change date)
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U.S. manufacturing expands at faster pace in OctoberNov 01, 2012 11:29 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing expanded for the second straight month in October, boosted by growth in new orders and production. The Institute for Supply Management s...
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U.S. consumer confidence at highest since Feb. 2008Nov 01, 2012 11:29 am - WASHINGTON — Americans’ confidence in the economy surged last month to the highest level in nearly five years, as many were encouraged by an improving job market. The C...
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Automakers report sales increases despite stormNov 01, 2012 11:29 am - DETROIT — Major automakers are reporting sales increases for October despite losing three days of business to the punishing rain and wind from Superstorm Sandy. Toyota s...
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Average U.S. rate on 30-year loan dips to 3.39%Nov 01, 2012 11:29 am - WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped this week and stayed near its record low, a trend that’s helped boost home sales and refinancing. ...
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Retailers report strong sales gains for OctoberNov 01, 2012 11:29 am - NEW YORK — Americans spent briskly in October before Superstorm Sandy hit the Northeast, but they may not continue to do so during the busy holiday shopping season. The ...
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More violations put St. Charles taverns back on hot seatNov 01, 2012 10:54 am - St. Charles officials handed down liquor license fines to two establishments this week for committing violations that will test aldermen’s willingness to continue allowi...
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Batavia mayor optimistic about future of cityNov 01, 2012 10:45 am - Batavians will have new places soon to satisfy their hunger, Mayor Jeff Schielke said Thursday in his annual address to the chamber of commerce. “I am very pleased that ...
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ITW completes sale of majority interest of Wilsonart divisionNov 01, 2012 9:46 am - Glenview-based Illinois Tool Works Inc competed its plan to divest a 51 percent stake in its Decorative Surfaces segment, consisting of Wilsonart and related internation...
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Berlin Packaging wins award for bottle redesignNov 01, 2012 9:45 am - Chicago-based Berlin Packaging received a bronze medal in the 2012 Beverage World Global Packaging Design Awards, honoring Berlin’s imaginative redesign of the signature...
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A.M. Castle names new CEO, reports improved 3Q resultsNov 01, 2012 9:44 am - Global metal and plastics manufacturer A.M. Castle of Oak Brook, has named Scott J. Dolan as the company’s new chief executive officer. Dolan, 41, replaces Michael H. Go...