Business Stories from January 26, 2017 (Change date)
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Grain mostly lower; livestock mostly mixedJan 26, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were mostly lower Thursday Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery was 5 cents higher at $4.2940 ...
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Southwest Airlines profit slips on lower fares, higher costsJan 26, 2017 6:00 am - DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines says travel demand has picked up and the long decline in average fares could be ending soon. The comments helped push Southwest shares 9...
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Average US 30-year mortgage rate rises to 4.19 percentJan 26, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Long-term US mortgage rates rose this week after three weeks of declines, marking their first increase of the year. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the...
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Leaked video likely to hurt "A Dog's Purpose" at box officeJan 26, 2017 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marketers would describe "A Dog's Purpose" as a film with "four-quadrant" appeal, meaning it's likely to draw moviegoers of both genders, young and ol...
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AP Explains: What is the EPA, and why is it in the hot seat?Jan 26, 2017 6:00 am - The former head of President Donald Trump's transition team at the Environmental Protection Agency says he expects the new administration to seek significant budget and ...
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Slow fix: VW diesel owners complain of buyback delaysJan 26, 2017 6:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - Volkswagen's efforts to do right by owners who unknowingly purchased cars and SUVs that cheat on emissions tests have run into some speed bumps. Owners sa...
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Starbucks says 'congestion' in stores crimped salesJan 26, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Not everyone is willing to wait in a line for a Starbucks fix. The coffee chain reported disappointing sales growth on Thursday and partly blamed the "...
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Realtors optimistic as spring house buying season starts earlyJan 26, 2017 12:00 am - MJ Seiler, owner of Century 21 Kreuser & Seiler in Libertyville, had a good feeling after he looked over a Mundelein home when it was recently listed. The 3-bedroom, 2-...
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Prospect Heights welcomes Brookdale remodel, new furniture storeJan 26, 2017 12:00 am - The newly remodeled Brookdale Senior Living in Prospect Heights officially opened its Clare Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Care unit last week. Elected city officials ...
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Oprah Winfrey to sell refrigerated meals through Kraft HeinzJan 26, 2017 12:00 am - Oprah Winfrey, who gave a boost to Weight Watchers International Inc. by becoming the face of the company, is now embarking on a plan to sell refrigerated meals with Kra...