Business Stories from June 1, 2016 (Change date)
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Asian shares mixed, markets plagued by uncertaintyJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Asian shares meandered Thursday amid uncertainty over the world outlook in general and the Japanese economy in particular, following a decisio...
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New Greek austerity measures tap cafe cultureJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greeks have woken up to a new wave of price hikes that have been demanded in return for more international bailout loans, with the highest increase...
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Burlesque dancer told to change outfit before JetBlue flightJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - BOSTON (AP) - A burlesque dancer says JetBlue employees at Boston's Logan International Airport forced her to change clothes before she was allowed to board a connecting...
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Some tips for keeping weddings smartphone-freeJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Once you decide on an "unplugged wedding," you have to get the word out. Banning smartphones and cameras for all or part of a wedding is a relatively new...
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No injuries reported at Wisconsin recycling plant explosionJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The manager of a Wisconsin recycling company says there are no reports of injuries following an explosion at a Madison plant. The Wisconsin State Jo...
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Business events scheduled for ThursdayJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - Major business and economic events scheduled for Thursday: WASHINGTON - Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m. Eastern. WASHINGTON - Freddie Mac rele...
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Business HighlightsJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - ___ In Chile, Wal-Mart adapts to local tastes to reach the top SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - As Wal-Mart tries to build an international juggernaut, it has had no greater succe...
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By the numbers: How the new Swiss railway tunnel stacks upJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - GENEVA (AP) - The record-setting Gotthard Base Tunnel inaugurated Wednesday is a two-tube rail tunnel from Erstfeld to Bodio in Switzerland. The world's longest rail tun...
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Ahead of meeting, OPEC seems close to riding out price slumpJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - VIENNA (AP) - OPEC is not yet in safe harbor. But ahead of a top-level meeting, the 13-nation oil cartel appears close to weathering the storm of slumping crude prices t...
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Things to Know: The Obama administration's sodium guidelinesJun 01, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - From cheese to sliced turkey, the Obama administration is encouraging food companies and restaurants to lower the amount of salt in the foods they sell...