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State Farm agents will work to increase enrollment for the Affordable Care Act

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A partnership has been announced between local State Farm agents and the Blue Cross Blue Shield, to try and increase the number of people...

Big beverage companies pledge to help reduce calorie consumption from sugary drinks

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The three soda giants, Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper, have said that they will work on reducing the number of calories that Americans consume...
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US manufacturing posts strong new orders and employment growth

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US manufacturing expanded strongly in September. The Markit Flash US Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) hit a 52-month high at 57.9, according to Markit...
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US tax inversion crackdown to the test

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A US tax inversion crackdown led by Treasury Secretary Jacob L. Lew will be put to the test as several US-based multinationals decide on...
Yara

Yara and CF Industries in merger talks to create fertilizer giant

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Olso-based Yara International ASA and Chicago-based CF Industries Holdings, Inc. on Tuesday confirmed they are in merger talks that would create a $27 billion...

Tesco rushes in new Chief Financial Officer, Alan Stewart

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The world’s second largest retailer, Tesco plc, rushes in Alan Stewart as the new Chief Financial Officer, one day after suspending four executives, including...
Philips

Royal Philips plans to split lighting and healthcare divisions

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Amsterdam-based electronics multinational Royal Philips announced on Tuesday it is planning to split the business in two, separating its healthcare and lighting divisions. The...
Eurozone PMI

September Eurozone business activity growth plummets

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Business activity growth in the Eurozone fell to its lowest level this year, as prices fell for the 30th successive month, according to Markit's...
Dilma Rousseff

Brazil revises economic growth outlook downward to 0.9 percent from 1.8 percent

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Brazil’s Planning Ministry has revised down its economic outlook for 2014 to 0.9% growth from 1.8%, while annual inflation is forecast to remain at...
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Wells Fargo fined $5 million for insider trading

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Wells Fargo has been fined $5 million because one of its brokers made trades using confidential customer information. If you use material non-public information to...