Business Stories from June 30, 2021 (Change date)
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Asian shares advance despite weaker factory data, outbreaksJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - BANGKOK (AP) - Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday despite new data showing factory activity slowed this month as virus outbreaks disrupted shipping at some C...
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Celanese, Constellation rise; AeroVironment, Hologic fallJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: ConocoPhillips, up $1.85 to $60.90. The energy company increased its stock buyback program by $1 b...
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German unemployment drops as COVID infections declineJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - BERLIN (AP) - Germany's unemployment rate declined to 5.7% in June as Europe's biggest economy benefits from a sharp decline in coronavirus infections, official data sho...
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Grains higher, liveestock mixedJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - d Wheat for July was up 31.75 cents at $6.7150 a bushel; July corn rose 25.50 cents at 7.20 a bushel, July oats rose 6.75 cent at 3.84 a bushel; while July soybeans gain...
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commoditiesJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - Agriculture futures jumped after the Department of Agriculture said U.S. farmers planted fewer acres of corn and soybeans than expected. Soybeans for August delivery ro...
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China's manufacturing softens in June amid export weaknessJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - Growth in China's manufacturing activity softened in June as export demand weakened and producers struggled with supply bottlenecks, a survey showed Wedne...
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Didi shares gain 1% after early jump in Wall Street debutJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - Didi Global Inc., a Chinese ride-hailing service, gained 1% Wednesday in its highly anticipated U.S. stock market debut, giving up most of a early double-...
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Amazon says its carbon footprint grew 19% last yearJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon said Wednesday that its carbon footprint grew 19% last year as it rushed to deliver a surge of online orders during the pandemic. The online shop...
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Robinhood pays $70 million to settle range of allegationsJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Robinhood Financial will pay nearly $70 million to settle a wide range of allegations, including that it gave customers misleading information and improp...
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Ampex Brands has purchased bakery and cafe chain Au Bon PainJun 30, 2021 7:00 am - Yum! Brands and 7-Eleven franchisee Ampex Brands has purchased bakery and cafe chain Au Bon Pain, helping to expand its international reach. Financial terms were not di...