Business Stories from October 3, 2019 (Change date)
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National Retail Federation forecasts solid holiday growthOct 03, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, forecasts that holiday sales will rise between 3.8% and 4.2% even as uncertain...
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Strong summer sales makes H&M’s profit jump 25%Oct 03, 2019 7:00 am - COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Low-cost fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB says its third-quarter profit jumped 25% to 5 billion kronor on strong summer sales as the Swedi...
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Climate activists spray fake blood on UK government buildingOct 03, 2019 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Climate activists sprayed hundreds of gallons of fake blood on a British government building, hoping to underscore the damage humans are causing to the pla...
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Nunes files $77M suit, alleging Iowa farm story defamed himOct 03, 2019 7:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A California congressman has filed yet another lawsuit against a major media organization, claiming he was defamed in a magazine story about his ...
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Grains higher, livestock mixedOct 03, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were higher Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. delivery was up .40 cent at $4.8960 a bushel; Dec. corn ...
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HP Inc.’s new CEO unveils plan to cut up to 9,000 jobsOct 03, 2019 7:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - HP Inc.’s new CEO has unveiled the company’s latest plan to streamline its operations - one that envisions cutting its workforce by as much as 1...
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Mount Prospect to spend extra $200,000 for 20 West changesOct 03, 2019 5:35 am - Mount Prospect will put an additional $200,000 into the 20 West development for public improvements. Mount Prospect has already committed $2 million in incentives to th...
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Bandito Barney's owner withdraws parking lot plans in East DundeeOct 03, 2019 5:26 am - An ongoing dispute over the future of a gravel lot in downtown East Dundee has resulted in a maximum $1,000 fine issued to the property owner. Big Kahuna Corp., which ow...
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Northwest Naperville ready to welcome city's 20th hotelOct 03, 2019 5:00 am - The 20th hotel in Naperville will be a Tru by Hilton on Diehl Road near Route 59 and I-88. The city council approved plans for the hotel Tuesday, with city staff member...
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ATI earns Great Place to Work honorOct 03, 2019 1:00 am - BOLINGBROOK - ATI Physical Therapy has received the Great Place to Work Certification, which honors companies across the U.S. for cultural initiatives centered around cr...