Business Stories from December 9, 2019 (Change date)
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Fed is likely to reinforce a message of continued low ratesDec 09, 2019 1:01 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve is expected to send a clear message when its latest policy meeting ends Wednesday: Interest rates will likely stay ultra-low for th...
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Japan economy marks 4th straight quarter of expansionDec 08, 2019 10:02 pm - TOKYO (AP) - Japan's economy expanded at a faster than earlier estimated annual rate of 1.8% in July-September, powered by stronger consumer purchases and corporate inve...
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Business economists see US slowing but avoiding recessionDec 10, 2019 1:24 pm - Washington (AP) - The nation's business economists expect U.S. economic growth to decelerate this year and next but for the economy to avoid stumbling into recession, ex...
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PG&E's stock surges 16% on tentative wildfire settlementDec 09, 2019 3:30 pm - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - PG&E's stock surged Monday after the utility reached a tentative $13.5 billion settlement resolving all major claims related to the Northern Califor...
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Nestle seeks tax break for $200M project at Indiana facilityDec 09, 2019 7:05 am - ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) - Nestle USA is planning a $200 million investment at its central Indiana production facility. The company is asking the Anderson City Council for a ...
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Grains mixed, livestock lower.Dec 09, 2019 2:30 pm - Wheat for Dec. was off .50 cent at 5.32 a bushel; Dec. corn fell .75 cent at 3.6575 a bushel, Dec. oats was up 3 cents at $3.1675 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans gained 7....
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Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border dealDec 09, 2019 10:30 am - Brussels (AP) - The European Union's top diplomat said Monday that some EU countries are concerned over Turkey's controversial maritime border agreement with Libya but ...
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North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism pushDec 09, 2019 1:30 am - SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that's intended for people to enjoy 'œhigh civilization under socialis...
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ArQule and Fate Therapeutics soar; Sanofi and Diplomat fallDec 09, 2019 3:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Monday: Sanofi, down 73 cents to $45.30 The drug developer is buying biotechnology firm Synthorx, wh...
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Obamacare Back At The High Court - With Billions For Insurers On The LineDec 10, 2019 9:01 am - More than $12 billion is at stake for the nation's health insurers Tuesday when the Supreme Court hears another Affordable Care Act case. For the federal government, the...