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Kroger shocks shareholders with news of stock split
2015-06-25 20:43:33| Grocery - Topix.net
The "ooh" was audible from Kroger Co. shareholders Thursday morning when CEO Rodney McMullen announced a 2-for-1 stock split at the company's annual shareholders meeting.
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Major insurer explores risks using insurance to reduce climate shocks global food supplies
2015-06-23 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ClimateWire: A stress test prepared by Lloyd's of London concluded that a chain reaction of floods, drought and related diseases could cripple the world's food supply, leading to a crisis that could spark further unrest, including the possibility of rioting in major cities, a terrorist attack in the United States and even a Russian invasion. Lloyd's, a major global insurer, outlined the scenario in a report last week. It is seen as an unlikely but possible scenario that could cut across the insurance industry's...
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United Airlines departure shocks travel agent, passengers
2015-01-21 22:19:48| Airlines - Topix.net
The airline announced the decision yesterday and cited a number of reasons for no longer flying in and out of Saskatoon and Regina, including a weakened Canadian dollar and tough competition on prices. Deedee Atwell, owner of D & D Travel, said she was shocked when she first heard that United Airlines was no longer offer service in Saskatchewan.
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Chrysler's rebound shocks even critics
2014-12-21 13:48:49| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
As big bets on success go, Chrysler Group couldn't have been a tougher sell. Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy in 2009 as a weak automaker with few new cars and trucks in its pipeline, leaving many Chrysler's rebound shocks even critics DETROIT -- As big bets on success go, Chrysler Group couldn't have been a tougher sell.
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Johnny Depp shocks Hollywood Film Awards with 'slurred and stumbling speech'
2014-11-15 22:52:16| Telecom - Topix.net
NOVEMBER 14: Actor Johnny Depp speaks onstage during the 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Palladium on November 14, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Producer Shep Gordon, actor/director Mike Myers and actor Johnny Depp appear onstage during The 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Palladium on November 14, 2014 in Hollywood, California.
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