Business Stories from February 26, 2014 (Change date)
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U.S. sales of new homes up in JanuaryFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - U.S. sales of new homes rebounded in January to the fastest pace in more than five years, offering hopes that housing could be regaining momentum after a sl...
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Big changes ahead for frequent fliers on DeltaFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines is making fundamental changes to its frequent flier program and will reward those who buy its priciest tickets, as opposed to those who fly the...
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Stocks edge higher, but S&P 500 ends shy of recordFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - NEW YORK - The stock market is struggling to take it to the next level. For a third straight day the Standard & Poor's 500 index traded above its record close but fell b...
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Obama seeking $300 billion for roads, railwaysFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $300 billion to update the nation's roads and railways. Obama plans to make the proposal Wednesday at the Uni...
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Markets choppy amid concerns over China and the U.S.Feb 26, 2014 12:01 am - LONDON - Markets were choppy Wednesday amid ongoing concerns over the Chinese economy and signs that the U.S. recovery may be losing some steam. For much of the early ...
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Lowe's 4Q profit meets analysts' estimatesFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - MOORESVILE, N.C. - Lowe's fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose 6 percent, as the home-improvement retailer continued to benefit from the housing market's recovery. The...
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Supreme Court allows Stanford Ponzi scheme suitsFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the victims of former Texas tycoon R. Allen Stanford's massive Ponzi scheme can go forward with class-action lawsuits...
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Budweiser brewer says fourth quarter profits roseFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - AMSTERDAM - ABInBev SA, the maker of Budweiser and the largest global brewer, has reported a 45 percent increase in profits for the fourth quarter of 2013 on a mix of ac...
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Mortgage applications in U.S. dropped last week as rates roseFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell last week as fewer Americans purchased homes and refinanced their properties. The Mortgage Bankers Association's index decreased 8...
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Barrington chamber seeks ATHENA nomineesFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - The Barrington Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual award recognizing an excellent Barrington area business woman. Nominees should demonstrate "exce...