Business Stories from June 7, 2016 (Change date)
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Turkish owner unites Godiva, McVitie's in new London companyJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Turkey's Yildiz Holding says it is uniting its chocolate and biscuit brands - including Godiva Chocolatier and United Biscuits - into a new London-based co...
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Nigeria suspends army attacks for talks with oil militantsJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigerian officials Tuesday ordered the military to suspend attacks in the oil-producing south to allow dialogue with militants whose assaults have ...
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Adviser's serial firings show 'big problem' at brokeragesJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - SCOTRUN, Pa. (AP) - He was fired from one company, then another, then another. And still Anthony Diaz continued handling other people's money. The smooth-talking securit...
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Greece says last obstacles lifted for rescue loan payoutJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greece's left-led government says it expects within hours to conclude talks with its European creditors that will secure a rescue loan installment,...
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Congress backs bill to put chemicals under federal scrutinyJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - Toxic chemicals used in everyday products such as household cleaners, clothing and furniture have been linked to serious illnesses, including cancer, infertility, diabet...
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How to do a background check on financial advisersJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Shopping for a financial adviser? Make sure to do a background check first. A few quick internet searches can save you from handing over your money to a ...
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China's trade contracts in May for another monthJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - China's exports and imports contracted again in May in a sign of weak global and domestic demand. Exports fell 4.1 percent from a year earlier to $181.1 b...
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Puerto Rico left without air ambulance service over debtJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Puerto Rico's only active air ambulance company announced Tuesday that it has suspended its services, blaming a multimillion-dollar governme...
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French bank ordered to pay $510,000 to former trader KervielJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - PARIS (AP) - French bank Societe Generale has been ordered to pay about 450,000 euros ($510,000) to former trader Jerome Kerviel for unfair dismissal, after he was accus...
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Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to allow wine sales in groceriesJun 07, 2016 7:00 am - HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to loosen Pennsylvania's tightly controlled liquor system by letting groceries and other outlets sell takeo...