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Gauge of US economy's future health up in April
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose in solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build new homes and apartments. The Conference Board says its in...
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FILE: In this Feb. 22, 2009, file photo, bottles of Heinz organic tomato ketchup are on display inside Costco in Mountain View, Calif. The organic industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn’t going over well with everyone in Congress. Tensions between conventional and organic agriculture boiled over this week during a late-night House Agriculture Committee debate on a sweeping farm bill that has for decades propped up traditional crops and largely ignored organics. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Organic industry clout grows with consumer demand
WASHINGTON (AP) — The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with ever...
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Futures rebound ahead of Conference Board report
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are rising with markets headed for a positive week overall, as investors shrug off some unsettling reports from retailers this week. Dow Jones industrial futures...
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Oil gains to near $96 as investors eye US economy
The price of oil rose to near $96 a barrel on Friday ahead of the release of Conference Board's index of leading indicators for the U.S. economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for Jun...
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Weak open on Wall Street; Wal-Mart disappoints
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart led the Dow Jones industrial average lower early Thursday after the world's largest retailer turned in weaker sales and a dim forecast for profits. An unexpected slowdown ...
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Wal-Mart's 1Q profit, sales disappoint
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s first quarter profit rose 1.1 percent as the world's largest retailer struggled with a sales slump in its namesake business. The company, based in Bentonvill...
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Oil falls below $94 a barrel after supplies rise
BANGKOK (AP) -- The price of oil fell below $94 a barrel Thursday after a survey showed crude inventories on the increase. Benchmark oil for June delivery was down 82 cents to $93.48 a barrel at la...
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Stock prices trade flat as manufacturing softens
NEW YORK (AP) — A report of slowing manufacturing is getting the stock market off to weak start Wednesday. News that Europe's economic slump dragged France into a recession also weighed on markets...
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Google poised to show off latest devices, services
by MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software, while also unveiling other features ...
Futures dip as France slips into recession
by The Associated Press
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures dipped with another European nation sinking into recession, even while a rebound for the U.S. economy continues. Dow Jones industrial futures are down 3 points to 15,1...
TVA to offer early retirement incentives
by The Associated Press
May 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering retirement incentives to employees of some of its coal-fired power plants. According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press , TVA wa...
US stocks edge higher in early trading
by STEVE ROTHWELL, AP Markets Writer
May 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher in early trading on Wall Street, led by gains for financial companies, putting markets back at record levels. Banks and insurers rose 0.9 percent, the most of t...
Big 4 cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads
by PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer
May 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
NEW YORK (AP) — The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to ...
US stock futures fall for second day
by The Associated Press
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. futures are down for a second day, following markets overseas, after indexes across the globe set a blistering pace over the past several weeks. Dow Jones industrial futures sl...
Stocks lower despite rise in retail sales
by STEVE ROTHWELL, Associated Press
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The stock market opened lower on Monday, pulling back from record highs last week. The market started the day lower even after the government reported that Americans increased spending at retailer...
Futures dip ahead of retail data this week
by The Associated Press
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are falling at the start of a week that will be loaded with hints about the health of the country's retailers. Dow Jones industrial futures are down 41 points to 15,0...
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