Business Stories from October 9, 2015 (Change date)
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US rig count declines by 14 this week to 795Oct 09, 2015 1:01 pm - HOUSTON (AP) - Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week declined by 14 to 795. It was ...
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Wal-Mart names executive with international wing as next CFOOct 09, 2015 11:01 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart named Brett Biggs, an executive in its international division, as its next chief financial officer Friday. Biggs will take over on Dec. 31, thou...
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Business HighlightsOct 09, 2015 5:01 pm - ___ Research beefing up steaks, hamburgers with healthy omega-3s WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Health-conscious consumers might be persuaded to eat more beef if it was fortified ...
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Central bank says Malaysian fund broke forex rules, must payOct 09, 2015 10:31 am - KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia's central bank said Friday a debt-laden state investment fund violated foreign exchange rules and must repatriate $1.83 billion it...
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Research beefing up steaks, hamburgers with healthy omega-3sOct 09, 2015 12:44 pm - WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Health-conscious consumers might be persuaded to eat more beef if it was fortified with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in salmon ...
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UAW leaders approve richer Fiat Chrysler contractOct 09, 2015 5:01 pm - DETROIT (AP) - The United Auto Workers union unveiled a richer proposed contract with Fiat Chrysler on Friday, a week after angry union members voted down a previous agr...
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Airlines begin applying tax hike on flights departing EgyptOct 09, 2015 7:31 am - CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's aviation minister says airlines have begun applying a tax increase on all flights out of the country. The tax increase, which went into effect on Fr...
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Steve Jobs plays dual role of hero, villain in the moviesOct 09, 2015 12:44 pm - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple co-founder Steve Jobs became renowned for conjuring a "reality distortion field" that made people believe whatever he wanted. If he were still...
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Judge approves for $338M oil train settlementOct 09, 2015 5:01 pm - PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Friday approved a $338 million settlement fund for victims of the fiery 2013 oil train derailment that claimed 47 lives...
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The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes StoreOct 09, 2015 4:31 pm - iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Oct. 8, 2015: Top Songs 1. Hotline Bling, Drake 2. The Hills, The Weeknd 3. Stitches, Shawn Mendes 4. Wildest Dreams, T...