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Biogen's Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Disappoints on Sales Expectation, 2015 Forecast Slashed
Sales of New Homes in U.S. Unexpectedly Fell to Seven-Month Low, Housing Outlook Still Positive
New home purchases unexpectedly fell in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 482,000, according to a joint release by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Initial Jobless Claims in U.S. Fall to Lowest in Four Decades
Data from the U.S. Labor Department shows that jobless claims has fallen to its lowest level since 1973.
Nikkei Inc. to Acquire Financial Times Group
In a statement from Pearson's website, Japan's Nikkei has agreed to buy the Financial Times Group from Britain's Pearson.
Health Insurance Giant Anthem Reported To Announce $48 Billion Cigna Acquisition Deal Later This Week
One of the largest health insurance companies in the United States is about to get even larger. One of the largest health insurance companies in the United States is about to get even larger.
Chipotle Net Income Increases 27 Percent To $140.2 Million: Second-Quarter Report
Chipotle, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the United States, is continuing to maximize profits amidst global expansion.
Qualcomm Reduces Costs, May Split Itself Up
In a press release, Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) has announced a Strategic Realignment Plan designed to improve execution, enhance financial performance and drive profitable growth
Fast-Food Workers in New York Get $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage
The New York Wage Board has unanimously voted to increase the minimum wage of fast-food workers to $15 an hour by the end of 2018, according to a press release from the New York State Department of Labor.
Home Depot to Expand Pro Division
Home Depot has agreed to buy Interline Brands Inc. to enhance it's Pro division for $1.63 billion in cash, according to Home Depot's news release.
St. Jude Medical Inc Expands Portfolio of Medical Devices that Aids Heart Failure
St. Jude Medical Inc., a maker of medical devices that aid heart failure, has agreed to buy Thoratec Corporation for about $3.4 billion, according to St. Jude's press release.
Vetr Upgrades JetBlue Airways Shares From 'Sell' To 'Hold' Rating
Investment research platform Vetr, which frequently provides crowd sourced ratings on company stock, has upgraded JetBlue Airways shares from a "sell" to "hold" rating.