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US economy likely grew a little faster over summer

October 27, 2011

The U.S. economy likely grew at a faster pace over the summer after a sluggish first half of the year.
Consumers spent more on retail goods. […]

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Bangkok governor to city: Prepare for floods, now

October 23, 2011

The governor of Bangkok issued a dramatic late-night warning Sunday to residents of the Thai capital to prepare for floodwaters to roll deeper into the […]

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Greek civil servants plan new strikes next week

October 22, 2011

Greek labor unions on Friday threatened further strikes next week, a day after parliament approved new harsh cutbacks to secure international loans despite protests and […]

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Markets skeptical over euro debt crisis response

October 20, 2011

Seesawing expectations of this weekend’s summit of European leaders remained the main driver in markets on Thursday, with investors growing skeptical again about governments’ ability […]

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Ample natural gas prices should hold utility bills steady

October 13, 2011

Five years ago, the natural gas market was defined by tight supplies, rising prices and extreme volatility. Gas utility bills of $300 or $400 a […]

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World stocks higher ahead of key US jobs report

October 7, 2011

World stocks climbed Friday following confidence-boosting measures from European and British policymakers though investors became more cautious as they braced for a key U.S. jobs […]

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EU bank plan hopes help shore up Europe

October 5, 2011

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Sweden’s H&M says Q3 profit fell as it expands

September 29, 2011

Swedish fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz AB on Thursday posted a near 15 percent drop in third-quarter net profits mainly on the back of rising […]

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Honda shows fuel efficient commuter-scooter engine

September 25, 2011

Honda has developed a new fuel-efficient motorcycle engine that will be used in a scooter that goes on sale globally next year.
Honda Motor Co. said […]

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Cues from Dad led to career in hotel management

Steve O’Loughlin, 44, president and chief operating officer of Lodging Hospitality Management, a company with headquarters in Maryland Heights that manages and owns 16 hotels […]

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