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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 am - Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 14 cents to $70.87 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for February delivery rose 18 cents to $73.88 per barrel. Wholesale...
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Grains mostly lower, Livestock lower
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 am - Wheat for Mar. declined 31 cents at $7.56 a bushel; Dec. corn fell 4.50 cents at $5.8575 a bushel, Mar. oats was off 4 cents at $7.11 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans was u...
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Asian shares mixed ahead of Fed policy statement
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 am - BANGKOK (AP) - Stocks were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after new U.S. data showed inflation is still running high, putting a spotlight on what action the Federal Reserve ...
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Freelance journalist accredited to AP detained in Ethiopia
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 am - NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - A freelance video journalist accredited to The Associated Press in Ethiopia has been detained by police in the capital, Addis Ababa, the news organ...
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Modest 0.3% November retail sales bump, optimism still high
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Americans slowed their spending from October to November but continued shopping ahead of the critical holiday season, brushing off rising prices and shor...
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China economy slows as virus outbreaks disrupt recovery
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - China reported Wednesday that its economy slowed in November, buffeted by coronavirus outbreaks, weak demand and supply chain disruptions. Retail sales w...
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Greenpeace: Greek gas hunt an 'unbearable' threat to whales
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 am - ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greenpeace on Wednesday renewed calls against proposed deep-sea oil and gas exploration off southwest Greece, warning of 'œunbearable'ť consequence...
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Medtronic, Nucor fall; Eli Lilly, CMC Materials rise
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Eli Lilly and Co., up $25.90 to $275.28. The pharmaceutical company gave investors...
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New Arlington Alfresco dining tax would add 8 cents to cost of a $10 drinkDec 15, 2021 4:00 am - Arlington Heights village trustees are on board with a new tax on restaurant bills in the downtown area to help pay the setup and maintenance costs of the popular summer...
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How 3 businesses accessed SBA assistance throughout the COVID-19 pandemicDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the S...