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ECONOMIC REPORT GDP falls 0.3% in third quarter on dive in spending
MarketWatch - 1 hour ago
By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The US economy contracted at a 0.3% annualized rate in the third quarter, as consumer spending declined at the fastest rate in 28 years, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.
Beaten down, American consumers burrow deeper The Associated Press
Consumers cut spending, sending GDP down 0.3% Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Kiplinger.com - Wall Street Journal - Reuters - Gothamist
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Report: Google/Yahoo deal prospect looking dimmer
Bizjournals.com - 45 minutes ago
The chance for a partnership between Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. is dimming, according to a report Friday. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, said both companies may exit negotiations over Web advertising collaboration ...
Google-Yahoo vs. Department of Justice Reuters
Google, Yahoo may walk away from ad deal: WSJ AFP
Bloomberg - The Industry Standard - BloggingStocks - Search Newz
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Chevron Profit Doubles After Oil Tops $147 a Barrel (Update2)
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Joe Carroll Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Chevron Corp., the second-largest US oil company, said third-quarter profit doubled after crude surged to a record above $147 a barrel.
Chevron's 3Q Net More Than Doubles On Price Surge CNNMoney.com
Chevron posts $7.89B Q3 profit Bizjournals.com
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Clorox Reports Profit That Rose More Than Analysts? Estimates
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Carol Wolf Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Clorox Co., the maker of Glad trash bags and its namesake bleach, reported profit and sales that rose more than analysts estimated, helped by purchases of Burt?s Bees lotions and Green Works biodegradable cleaning ...
Clorox 1Q Net Rises 15% On Price Hikes, Cuts 2009 Sales View CNNMoney.com
Clorox fiscal 1st-quarter profit rises 15 percent Forbes
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European Interest Rates May Drop at Historic Pace, Surveys Show
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Brian Swint and Gabi Thesing Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- European interest rates will drop at a historic pace as central banks try to limit economic damage from the global financial crisis, surveys of economists show.
ECB FOCUS-ECB rates in for one 'L' of a ride Reuters
Lower euro zone Oct inflation points to rate cut guardian.co.uk
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UPDATE 2-Burger King profit misses view, keeps outlook
Reuters - 2 hours ago
NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Burger King Holdings Inc (BKC.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday as commodity costs and other expenses hurt margins, but the world's No.
Burger King 3Q revenues up 12% Bizjournals.com
Burger King 1Q profit rises 2 percent The Associated Press
MarketWatch - Richmond Times Dispatch - MiamiHerald.com - Financial Post
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Cummins cuts sales outlook, shares fall
MarketWatch - 1 hour ago
By Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Cummins Inc. shares fell as much as 17% in early trades on Friday after the engine maker's gloomy forecast for the remainder of the year overshadowed a third-quarter profit that rose due to ...
Cummins cuts forecast, shares tumble Reuters
Cummins 3Q Net Up 25% On Strong International Sales; Cuts 08 ... CNNMoney.com
Forbes - guardian.co.uk - Indianapolis Star - RTT News
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Several Small Earthquakes Rattle Texas, Oklahoma
FOXNews - 39 minutes ago
DALLAS - Several minor earthquakes gave some Texas and Oklahoma residents an early Halloween scare, but no injuries or damage were reported.
North Texas has 3.0 magnitude earthquake Houston Chronicle
2 minor earthquakes hit Dallas-Fort Worth area MSNBC
News 8 Austin - Post Chronicle - Dallas Morning News
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Fed programs help ease credit
CNNMoney.com - 3 hours ago
Government initiatives to reduce the stranglehold on lending help borrowing costs sink. Treasurys rise on continued economic concerns.
Stocks waver following week's big gains The Associated Press
Stocks mixed at end of gloomy month CNN
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Aon Profit Slips 43% as Economy Slows, Rates Decline (Update1)
Bloomberg - 3 hours ago
By Andrew Frye Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Aon Corp., the biggest insurance broker, said third-quarter profit declined 43 percent amid the slowing US economy and price declines for commercial coverage.
Aon profit drops but beats target Chicago Tribune
Aon 3Q Net Drops 43% On Prior-Year Gain From Discontinued Operations CNNMoney.com
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