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U.S. retail sales rise broadly; consumer sentiment perks up
2014-09-12 17:56:09| IT Services - Topix.net
U.S. retail sales rose broadly in August and consumer sentiment hit a 14-month high in September, which should ease concerns about consumer spending and support expectations for sturdy growth in the third quarter. The Commerce Department said on Friday retail sales increased 0.6 percent last month as Americans bought automobiles and a range of other goods after an upwardly revised 0.3 percent gain in July.
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US Retail Sales Rise in August on Auto Sales
2014-09-12 14:50:48| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Auto buying drove U.S. retail sales higher in August, a possible sign that steady job growth in recent months is leading to accelerated consumer spending. The Commerce Department says seasonally adjusted retail sales rose 0.6 percent compared with the prior month.
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Waste, Recycling Industry Fatalities Rise in 2013
2014-09-12 12:00:00| Waste Age
The number of fatalities in the waste and recycling industry increased in 2013 to 33 from 26 in 2012, and the industry moved up to the fifth most dangerous profession from sixth the previous year, according to a new government report. read more
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JD Wetherspoon profits rise 3%
2014-09-12 09:06:47| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has reported a 3% rise in annual profits and forecast a "reasonable" outcome for next year following record sales.
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U.S. petroleum exports rise while East Coast continues to import
2014-09-11 21:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Scientific American: Petroleum product exports are on track for another banner year, with total exports climbing to a 3.7 million barrels per day (bbpd) average for 2014 from just under 3.5 million bbpd in 2013. However, on the East Coast, imports for some fuels increased by almost 50% in the first half of 2014. According to a report published on Thursday by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. exports of refined petroleum products are primarily from the Gulf Coast, with this region accounting for 72%...
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