Business Stories from October 20, 2015 (Change date)
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McDonald's testing Monster drinks in about 20 storesOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's says it is testing Monster drinks at about 20 restaurants in the U.S., the latest sign the chain is looking for ways to adapt to changing tast...
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Spain to auction 2 Ferraris belonging to ex-kingOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Two Ferraris given as gifts to former King Juan Carlos are to be auctioned off by the Spanish government, with starting prices of around 350,000 euros ($40...
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Hershey's doubling size of Kisses with new hazelnut productOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's most iconic chocolate maker is doubling-down on one of its most popular treats. The Hershey Company on Tuesday announced it's bringing...
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Why optimism about the US economy's strength has dimmedOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumers, fueled by job growth, cheaper gas and higher home values, would drive the U.S. economy through a global slump. That was the widespread hope ...
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Expedia's travel sites to list more info on airline feesOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - Expedia's online travel sites are introducing tools designed to show the true cost of flying. The features announced Tuesday will list the fees fo...
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UK steel maker to lay off 1,200 amid cheap Chinese importsOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Manufacturer Tata Steel announced 1,200 job cuts in the U.K. on Tuesday, underscoring the damage caused by cheap Chinese imports and throwing a shroud over...
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Grain mostly higher, livestock higherOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were mostly higher in early trading Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery was up 2.25 cents to $4.88 a bushel; ...
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Apartments drive home construction gains in SeptemberOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Construction companies built more apartment complexes in September, sparking a temporary rise in housing starts for a real estate market that otherwise...
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HTC unveils new version of new 'One' smartphoneOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - HTC has unveiled the latest version of its One smartphone, touting its combination of sleek design with the latest Android software. The HTC One A9 goes ...
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India court finds Uber driver guilty of rapeOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - NEW DELHI (AP) - An Indian court has found an Uber driver guilty of raping a female passenger in his taxi in the Indian capital last year, a court official said Tuesday....