Business Stories from April 3, 2014 (Change date)
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Applications for U.S. jobless aid up 16K to 326,000Apr 03, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose 16,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 326,000. Despite the increase, the number remains clo...
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More business owners ready to hire, survey findsApr 03, 2014 1:01 am - Small businesses have gotten a surge of optimism, one that may lead to more hiring in the coming months. That's the finding of a survey of 1,100 small and medium-size b...
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Average US 30-year mortgage rate rises to 4.41 pctApr 03, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose slightly this week but remained near historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the averag...
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Report: Cubs considering selling minority sharesApr 03, 2014 1:01 am - With the Chicago Cubs set to celebrate Wrigley Field's 100th year during their home opener Friday, the team's owners are considering a new twist to help fund the stadium...
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Huge settlement reached on Kerr-McGee contamination sites, but West Chicago forged its own dealApr 03, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: Story modified April 4 to clarify status of West Chicago in this settlement. The federal government Thursday reached a $5.15 billion settlement with Anada...
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U.S. trade deficit hits $42.3 billion in FebruaryApr 03, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit climbed to the highest level in five months in February as demand for American exports fell while imports increased slightly. The def...
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Libertyville company stresses health, wellness to employeesApr 03, 2014 1:01 am - MBX Systems of Libertyville stressed health awareness to its employees Thursday during a special fair at the company. More than 100 employees participated in the inaugu...
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Chicago pension fix gets quick committee approvalApr 03, 2014 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Less than 48 hours after it was proposed, an Illinois House committee gave quick approval Wednesday to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to fix two underfunded Chi...
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Smithsonian air, space artifacts to get new displayApr 03, 2014 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Some of the most iconic artifacts of aviation and space history will be getting an updated display for the 21st century, with the Apollo moon landing as the...
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Report says blacks, Latinos losing economic groundApr 03, 2014 1:00 am - A new report from the National Urban League says African-Americans and Latinos are losing economic ground when compared with whites in the areas of employment and income...