National Business News
National Business News
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Oil rises near $99 a barrel before Bernanke speaks
The price of oil rose to near $99 a barrel on Wednesday, driven by a report of falling U.S. stockpiles of crude and ahead of the conclusion of a meeting of the Federal Reserve.
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Japan's trade deficit climbs to $10.5B in May
Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion), highlighting the challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces in revitalizing manufacturing as industries increasingly shift production offshore.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Investors look for answers on economy from Fed
Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Oil falls near $98 a barrel before Bernanke speaks
The price of oil fell Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint
Satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp. said Tuesday it would not submit a revised bid for Sprint, leaving the path open for the wireless carrier to accept what it already considers a superior offer from Japan's Softbank.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
SEC to require mea culpas in some big settlements
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission says the agency will start requiring companies and individuals to admit wrongdoing in some big settlements.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Taco Bell jumps on protein craze with menu test
Taco Bell plans to test a "Power Protein" menu that it's hoping will eventually be hit with its core audience - young men.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Court: Ex-Im Bank needs to explain Air India loan
A federal bank that backed a huge airplane loan for Air India will have to explain that the loan didn't hurt U.S. airlines.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Treasury unveils Lew's improved signature
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew won't win any prizes in penmanship, but his official signature which will go on the nation's currency is at least a slight improvement over the loopy scrawl he had a few months ago.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Waiting for word from Bernanke, stocks move higher
It's all about the Fed. Still.




