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Monthly Archive June, 2009

Water risks ripple through the beverage industry

June 16, 2009

At New York’s Del Posto, diners can share a $130 entree of wild branzino fish with roasted fennel and peperonata concentrato and a $3,600 […]

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Stimulus to slightly boost U.S. economy: IMF

June 15, 2009

The International Monetary Fund on Monday said a heavy dose of stimulus would ease the U.S. recession this year and lift growth marginally in […]

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Six Flags seeks bankruptcy protection

June 14, 2009

NEW YORK - The amusement park company Six Flags is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying it needs to reorganize and shed $1.8 billion […]

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U.S. protectionism menaces jobs, business leaders warn

June 13, 2009

WASHINGTON – Canadian and American business leaders joined forces today to warn of the growing threat to prosperity in both countries due to the […]

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States slash jobs despite stimulus $$

June 11, 2009

Virginia’s Department of Transportation is putting $694.5 million in stimulus funds to work repairing the state’s roads and bridges. But that money won’t save […]

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Supreme Court extends hold on Chrysler sale

June 10, 2009

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday delayed the sale of most of Chrysler’s assets to Fiat pending further consideration of an appeal by […]

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U.S. to allow 10 banks to repay TARP money: report

June 9, 2009

The Treasury Department will allow 10 banks to pay back Troubled Asset Relief Program funds, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter.
JPMorgan Chase […]

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McDonald’s global May same-store sales up 5.1 percent

June 8, 2009

McDonald’s Corp on Monday reported a 5.1 percent increase in May sales at restaurants open at least 13 months, on strong demand in Europe […]

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Australia Unexpectedly Posted Trade Deficit in April

June 4, 2009

Australia’s trade balance unexpectedly turned to a deficit in April as lower prices for coal and iron ore led to the biggest slump in […]

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EI system fine, HR minister says

June 3, 2009

There’s no need to change the threshold for employment insurance eligibility because as the economy worsens, more and more Canadians will find it easier […]

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