Markets
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U.S. stock futures advance as data show retail sales accelerateMar 13, 2012 8:23 am - U.S. stock futures advanced, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will gain a fifth day, after retail sales rose by the most in five months and as investors awaite...
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Oil rises to near $107 amid improving U.S. economyMar 13, 2012 7:00 am - SINGAPORE — Oil prices rose to near $107 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders bet an improving U.S. economy will boost demand at a time when the ability to increase crude...
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U.S. futures mixed; Europe nears final Greece dealMar 12, 2012 8:37 am - NEW YORK — U.S. stock market futures followed most world markets lower Monday, as Europe prepared the final touches on a massive bailout for Greece, and China reported i...
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Grainger’s February sales upMar 12, 2012 8:27 am - METTEWA - Grainger today reported sales results for the month of February 2012. Daily sales increased 18 percent versus February 2011. Results for the month included a...
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Oil down to near $106 on weak China trade growthMar 12, 2012 8:00 am - Oil prices fell to near $106 a barrel on Monday as a slowdown in China's trade suggested global demand for crude may be slowing. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark ...
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Study concludes drilling caused Ohio temblorsMar 09, 2012 5:52 pm - COLUMBUS, Ohio — A dozen earthquakes in northeastern Ohio were almost certainly induced by injection of gas-drilling wastewater into the earth, state regulators said Fri...
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Stocks rise on hiring gains, Greek debt progressMar 09, 2012 3:55 pm - Stocks closed modestly higher Friday after the government’s February jobs report bolstered hopes that the economic recovery is on track. The gains were tempered by news ...
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OPEC sees flat oil market for 2012Mar 09, 2012 6:10 am - VIENNA — OPEC is predicting a flat market for oil due to weak economic performance in developed nations. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ latest mo...
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Markets steady after Greek deal, eye US dataMar 09, 2012 6:10 am - PARIS — European markets were subdued on Friday, content that Greece has secured a debt reduction deal but cautious about the next steps in the debt crisis as well as ke...
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Oil hovers above $106 amid Iran nuclear tensionsMar 08, 2012 6:00 am - SINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered above $106 a barrel Thursday in Asia as investors remain skeptical that tensions over Iran nuclear program will ease soon. Benchmark oil f...