Business Stories from October 31, 2014 (Change date)
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Google's Andy Rubin to depart after leading AndroidOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - Google Inc.'s Andy Rubin, who oversaw development of the Android software used in more than 70 percent of the world's smartphones, is leaving the company. Rubin, 51, is ...
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Groupon hires advisers to find partners for Asia businessesOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - Chicago-based Groupon Inc. is seeking partners for its operations in Asia, after projecting fourth-quarter results that trailed analysts' estimates. The company said it ...
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Mysterious drones spotted over two more French nuclear plantsOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - Bloomberg News Drones were spotted after dark yesterday flying over two nuclear plants operated by Electricite de France SA, deepening the mystery over the flights that ...
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Quinn, Rauner talk jobs, early voting FridayOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - The candidates for Illinois governor are spending the final days before the Nov. 4 election at events in the Chicago area portraying themselves as the best choice for jo...
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Jetblue said to be in talks to drop Amex as credit-card partnerOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - JetBlue Airways Corp. is in talks to replace American Express Co. as its credit-card partner, according to two people briefed on the matter. The airline solicited bids f...
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White Pines Golf Dome to reopen under new ownershipOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - Bensenville's White Pines Golf Dome will reopen Saturday with new ownership for the first time in 20 years. Northbrook-based KemperSports officials announced Friday thei...
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Tribune confirms suburban acquisition, no changes for nowOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - Chicago-based Tribune Publishing confirmed Friday its acquisition of a chain of suburban newspapers from Wrapports LLC, the parent of the Chicago Sun-Times. Tribune Med...
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TV space for campaign ads hard to find this lateOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - MANCHESTER, N.H. - A Democratic super PAC wanted to run a 30-second ad during a Friday evening newscast on New Hampshire's one network station - and was even willing to...
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Exxon defies low oil price with refining strengthOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - ExxonMobil Corp.'s refining and chemical operations rescued the company's third quarter results amid falling global oil prices and lower oil and gas production. Exxon, ...
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OPEC in 'Price War' as Iraq Says Members Fight for Market ShareOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - Members of OPEC, the group that supplies 40 percent of the world's oil, are engaged in an internal price war as they seek to preserve their share of an oversupplied mark...