Business Stories from May 12, 2014 (Change date)
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'CEO Unplugged' offers personal look at Judson leader Gene Crume Jr.May 12, 2014 11:00 pm - How does an independent consultant working with educational institutions become a university president? What prompted his transition from a public relations career to su...
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Direct Steel and Construction receives national awardMay 12, 2014 11:00 pm - MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 12, 2014 - A structure built by Direct Steel and Construction of Crystal Lake has been honored by Varco Pruden Buildings, one of the nation's largest...
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Martins learn about wool from pros in New ZealandMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - Rae Martin, co-owner of Russell Martin Carpet & Rugs in Naperville, has always wanted to go to Scotland. Her husband and co-owner, Dave Martin, has always wanted to go t...
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Ukraine jitters push crude oil above $100 a barrelMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - The price of oil rose above $100 a barrel on Monday amid renewed tensions over Ukraine. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark U.S. crude for June delivery was up 29 ce...
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Allergan board turns down Valeant takeover offerMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - IRVINE, Calif. - Botox maker Allergan spurned a takeover bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, saying that the unsolicited offer worth nearly $46 billion undervalues the com...
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Chrysler reports $690 million first quarter lossMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - DETROIT - Chrysler Group lost $690 million in the first quarter due to charges related to its merger with Italian automaker Fiat SpA. Fiat paid $3.65 billion to acquire ...
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House prices climbed in fewer U.S. cities as recovery coolsMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - House prices stall as economic recovery cools Prices for single-family homes climbed in 74 percent of U.S. cities in the first quarter, fewer than a year earlier, a...
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Apple CEO dares to be different from Steve JobsMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - SAN FRANCISCO - "Think different" became Apple's creed during the late Steve Jobs' reign as CEO. Now, chief executive Tim Cook is embracing the idea while making decisio...
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Nissan profit rises as sales outpace industryMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - TOKYO - Nissan's quarterly profit edged up nearly 5 percent as sales grew around the world and a favorable exchange rate helped earnings. Nissan Motor Co. reported Mon...
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High cost, corruption claims mar Brazil World CupMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - BRASILIA, Brazil - The cost of building Brasilia's World Cup stadium has nearly tripled to $900 million in public funds, largely due to allegedly fraudulent billing, gov...
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