Addison Business
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MetLife in talks for AIG unit after posting profitFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - MetLife Inc., the biggest U.S. life insurer, said it is in talks to purchase a unit from American International Group Inc. to expand in 50 countries. Locally, MetLife ha...
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McDonald's still thriving in Russia after 20 years; expansion plannedJan 31, 2010 10:00 pm - MOSCOW -- McDonald's will expand by 45 outlets in Russia by the end of this year, CEO Jim Skinner said Monday as the company marked the 20th anniversary of the opening o...
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Dover fourth-quarter profit tops analysts estimatesJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Dover Corp., the New York-based maker of refrigeration equipment and cases used by supermarkets, reported fourth-quarter profit that topped analysts' estimates as the co...
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McDonald's raises investment in China by 25 percentJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - McDonald's Corp., the world's largest restaurant company, will increase capital investment in China by 25 percent this year as it overhauls stores and offers free wirele...
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Fellowes unveils new shredderJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - ITASCA - In 1990, Fellowes Inc. developed the first personal shredder. Twenty years later, the company, now a leading shredder manufacturer, has announced the launch of ...
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Choose Chicago, high-speed rail fans sayJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Supporters of high-speed rail should know as early as today if the train is heading for Chicago. President Obama is expected to announce how the federal government will ...
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Tellabs posts profit, yet cuts 200 workersJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - NAPERVILLE - Tellabs Inc. said Tuesday it posted a healthy profit, yet will cut about 200 jobs as it restructures again. The telecommunications equipment maker said it p...
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Petite cheesecakes highlight at DessertzJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - The concept for a new Glen Ellyn bakery started in Linda Treadway's kitchen during a winter about nine years ago. Treadway enjoyed baking as a hobby and sold cheesecakes...
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Temp work on the rise in suburbs, helps workers find the right jobJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Married with two young children, Eric Rangel of Hanover Park looked to a temp agency to help him find a job with advancement. More than a year ago, he left behind a few ...
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McDonald's earnings top estimates as global sales climbJan 21, 2010 10:00 pm - McDonald's dollar menu keeps gaining fans in the recession, and its profit rose last fall, but the world's largest burger chain said Friday that its annual revenue slipp...