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Australian financial firm CEO steps down over fee scandal
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The AMP’s chief executive stepped down on Friday following revelations that Australia’s largest wealth manager charged customers for financial services they never received and misled the industry watchdog. Craig Meller has…
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Dakotas sunflower seed competitors settle federal lawsuits
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Federal lawsuits between two sunflower seed competitors in the Dakotas who accused each other of false advertising have been settled out of court. Wahpeton, North Dakota-based Giant Snacks Inc. filed the…
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Some utility customers in Va. will soon receive refunds
Dominion Energy customers may soon be receiving credits on their bills within the coming months and Appalachian Power customers can expect to see lower rates because of the latest federal tax reform overhaul.
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Stocks post first loss of the week as tech companies drop
Losses among technology and consumer products companies weighed on U.S. stocks Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak for the market. Banks bucked the trend, rising along with bond yields. Energy companies also eked out a…
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Stocks closed broadly lower Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak. Losses in technology companies and consumer products makers and health care stocks accounted for much of the decline. Banks bucked the downward trend and rose…
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Markets Right Now: First loss this week for US stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. The stock market had its first loss of the week as technology companies and consumer products makers led U.S.…
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Even as markets shake, investors seek the riskiest corners
NEW YORK (AP) — Even the suddenly shaky stock market hasn’t scared people away from investments that are supposed to be some of the world’s riskiest. In a surprising twist, investors have continued to pump…
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Climate change could alter ocean food chains, leading to far fewer fish in the sea
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jefferson Keith Moore, University of California, Irvine (THE CONVERSATION) Climate change is rapidly warming the Earth and altering ecosystems…
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Electric lawn mowers can help owners go green and save green
Some people choose electric mowers because they want to reduce their carbon footprint. But one Consumer Reports editor said benefits extend beyond the obvious.
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Unilever announces share buyback, dividend boost
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Unilever, the consumer goods multinational whose brands include Dove, Knorr and Ben & Jerry’s, says it is planning a share buyback worth up to 6 billion euros ($7.4 billion) later…
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Virgin Holidays pledges $300k to move dolphins to sanctuary
The tour operator Virgin Holidays is pledging $300,000 to help move seven dolphins from the National Aquarium in Baltimore to a seaside sanctuary.
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Asian shares higher on optimism about global growth
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares rose on Thursday as improving optimism about the global economy helped investors shake off worries about geopolitical risks for the moment. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose…
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Auto parts retailer to close Mississippi distribution center
Roanoke, Virginia, company Advance Auto Parts says four more phases of layoffs are planned through year’s end.
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Liquidation firms win bid for The Bon-Ton Stores
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Bon-Ton Stores, which operates 260 department stores in the U.S., is expected to go out of business after two liquidation firms became the highest bidders at an auction for the bankrupt…
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
The major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Wednesday, led by gains in energy and industrial companies. Strong company earnings helped lift the market, giving the S&P 500 its third gain in as many days.…
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