Bartlett Business
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CEO: PepsiCo 'very disciplined' on acquisitionsSep 29, 2009 11:00 pm - PepsiCo Inc. Chief Executive Officer Indra Nooyi said the company has a "very disciplined" approach to acquisitions and doesn't see many large purchases that make sense....
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Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index unexpectedly fallsSep 29, 2009 11:00 pm - A measure of U.S. business activity unexpectedly shrank in September, indicating companies are likely to limit spending and production. The Institute for Supply Manageme...
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Kmart starts top toy picks listSep 29, 2009 11:00 pm - HOFFMAN ESTATES - Kmart Tuesday unveiled its Fab 15 toy list, featuring the hottest toys for the holiday season with a focus on best long-term play value. Each selection...
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Exelon to quit U.S. chamber over climate planSep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Exelon Corp., the biggest U.S. producer of nuclear power, said it will quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because the business group opposes federal climate change legisl...
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Company expands product lineSep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - ROLLING MEADOWS - Charles Industries Ltd., a provider of outside plant innovations for communications service companies, has expanded its family of fiber optic pedestal ...
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Unilever to buy Sara Lee's personal-care unit for $1.88 billionSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - AMSTERDAM -- Consumer products giant Unilever NV said Friday it has agreed to buy soaps and personal care businesses including the Sanex and Duschdas brands from Sara Le...
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ConAgra to hold annual shareholders meetingSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - OMAHA, Neb. -- ConAgra Foods shareholders will gather in Omaha Friday afternoon to hear an update on the company. The maker of Healthy Choice, Orville Redenbacher, Banqu...
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American, United add $10 surcharge on 3 busy daysSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- American and United airlines this week have added $10 surcharges for most of their tickets for travel on three busy days around Thanksgiving and New Year'...
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McDonald's reins in Chicago pride to keep Rio Olympics fansSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics puts McDonald's Corp. in a pickle. McDonald's is a corporate citizen of the Chicago area, with 2,000 employees at its headquarter...
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RIM posts lower fiscal 2Q profit, higher salesSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - TORONTO -- BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. reported a drop in fiscal second-quarter profit Thursday because of charges for a patent settlement and said revenue ...