Business Stories from February 12, 2020 (Change date)
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UN list targets firms linked to Israeli settlementsFeb 12, 2020 6:00 am - JERUSALEM (AP) - The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday released a list of more than 100 companies it said are complicit in violating Palestinian human rights by oper...
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Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problemFeb 12, 2020 6:00 am - DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers ...
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Greek 10-year bond yield makes historic dip below 1%Feb 12, 2020 6:00 am - Greece's 10-year government bond yield has fallen below 1% for the first time, bolstering the country's effort to ease strict budget conditions set by bailout lenders. T...
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Powell hears bipartisan Senate support for Fed independenceFeb 12, 2020 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican and Democratic senators voiced strong support for an independent Federal Reserve during a hearing with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, one day afte...
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Chinese president promises aid to industries hurt by virusFeb 12, 2020 6:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday promised tax cuts and other aid to industries hurt by a virus outbreak in a renewed effort to rein in the rising...
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Virus casts chill over aviation outlook despite Asian growthFeb 12, 2020 6:00 am - SINGAPORE (AP) - Airlines and aircraft makers are taking a body blow from the virus outbreak in China, as Boeing reported zero orders for new jets in January and forecas...
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Grains higher, livestock mixed.Feb 12, 2020 6:00 am - Wheat for Mar. rose 5.50 cents at 5.4750 a bushel; Mar. corn was up 3.25 cents at 3.83 a bushel, Mar. oats gained 4.75 cents at $3.04 a bushel; while Mar. soybeans advan...
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Shopify, Teva rise; Western Union, Lyft fallFeb 12, 2020 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday: Lyft Inc., down $5.48 to $48.46 The ride-hailing service disappointed investors by sticki...
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EU adopts Vietnam trade deals despite human rights concernsFeb 12, 2020 6:00 am - BRUSSELS (AP) - European lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved free trade and investment deals between the EU and Vietnam that will eliminate almost all tariffs over t...
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Fox Lake to host 'Pelican Palooza' this springFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am - Fox Lake this year will host its first Pelican Palooza to celebrate local businesses, local art and the great white pelican, which migrates to the area from mid-March th...