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ITW to expand stock buybackOct 31, 2021 5:54 pm - Illinois Tool Works, the maker of Duo-Fast nail guns and Wilsonart countertops, approved a new $3 billion share repurchase program. The authorization represents about 55...
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Once-sleepy Swiss town awakes with soccer fever
Oct 31, 2021 5:56 pm - WEGGIS, Switzerland -- This once-sleepy resort that charmed Mark Twain more than a century ago is suddenly booming with investment and confidence, thanks in large part t...
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Fed interest rate cut still on the tableOct 31, 2021 5:59 pm - WASHINGTON -- A key U.S. lawmaker said Tuesday Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke pledged to use all tools necessary to calm turbulent financial markets, but he expre...
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Some deals on stocks aren't good bargainsOct 31, 2021 5:58 pm - WASHINGTON -- Some investors see the troubles in the mortgage and real estate industries as an opportunity to go bargain hunting for depressed but basically solid stocks...
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Briefs: Countrywide jobs cut by about 500Oct 31, 2021 5:56 pm - Countrywide jobs cut by about 500 LOS ANGELES -- Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation's largest mortgage lender, said it has eliminated about 500 jobs as it tries to ...
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Briefs: Westin Lombard marks 150th hotelOct 31, 2021 6:00 pm - LOMBARD -- The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center opens at 11 a.m. today. It's the 150th Westin hotel worldwide. Officials also will hold a flag ceremony in which three flag...
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Lowe's grows profit, but sales dip
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Sony and Blu-ray lose two major film studios
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Mattel sued over toy recallOct 31, 2021 5:52 pm - LOS ANGELES -- A family sued Mattel Inc. on Monday, claiming the world's largest toy maker should pay for testing to determine if children have been exposed to lead from...
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Orchard Prime Meats owner to open Spanish tapas restaurantOct 31, 2021 5:48 pm - A 20-year Cary business owner believes that in order to survive, it's essential to adapt to what the customer wants. Nick Dominico, owner of Orchard Prime Meats, is addi...