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Chipotle Reveals Use Of Controversial Ingredient

Many consumers think of Chipotle Mexican Grill as a healthy place to eat -- or at least a healthy alternative to other fast-food chains...

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The Minimum Wage Today Is Worth $2 Less Than In 1968

huffingtonpost.com 11 hours ago

The federal minimum wage of $7.25 is worth $2 less today than it was in 1968 when adjusted for inflation...

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Jail reckless bankers, report urges

bbc.co.uk 9 hours ago

The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards calls for new measures, including criminal sanctions, to make bankers responsible for their own failings.

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Poll Reveals Broad Support For Treating Students As Well As Banks

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A vast majority of voters want Congress to maintain the interest rates on federal student at their current level or lower them, a poll released Tuesday found...

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Poland - Factors to Watch on June 19

reuters.com 2 hours ago

Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Poland's financial markets on Wednesday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 2 hours): PENSION REFORM Polish state-guaranteed...

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European stock index futures signal slight gains

reuters.com 2 hours ago

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - European stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wednesday, with investors positioning for no changes in the U.S...

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11 Photos That Definitively Prove Math Is Really, Really Hard

huffingtonpost.com 20 hours ago

Sure, we all know math is hard. But c'mon, advertising the price of something isn't exactly advanced trigonometry.

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EURO GOVT-Bunds broadly steady as investors brace for Fed

reuters.com 2 hours ago

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - German Bund futures were little changed on Wednesday, with investors reluctant to take big bets before the outcome of a two-day U.S. monetary policy meeting.

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Top 20 trading ideas from experts for falling markets - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com 1 hour ago

Indian markets came under pressure in mid-morning trade on Wednesday, as investors await cues from the US Fed on bond purchase program.

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Jones' anti-wind rally flop

businessspectator.com.au 8 hours ago

While the lack of attendees at the anti-wind protest in Canberra left MC Alan Jones a bit underwhelmed, a pro-wind rally nearby had the hallmarks of a decent rally – people.

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AIRSHOW-CFM to announce AirAsia engine order-sources

reuters.com 1 hour ago

PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Aircraft engine maker CFM International is expected to announce on Wednesday that it has won orders to power 100 Airbus A320 planes for AirAsia, industry sources said.

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China's Wanda to buy UK yacht maker

bbc.co.uk 3 hours ago

Dalian Wanda Group, a Chinese property developer, says it will spend £1bn ($1.6bn) to buy a British yacht maker and property in London.

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JGBs mixed as investors look for Fed policy clues

reuters.com 1 hour ago

* Position adjustments dominate, many investors on sidelines

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European shares edge cautiously higher; focus on Fed

reuters.com 1 hour ago

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - European equities edged higher on Wednesday, with volatility expected to be high and volumes light as investors look to the U.S. Federal Reserve for clues on how soon it...

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European Factors to Watch-Shares to open steady, focus on Fed

reuters.com 3 hours ago

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - European shares are expected to open steady on Wednesday, with investors seen avoiding strong bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting that could provide hints about...

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Bosses of collapsed banks should be sent to jail, banking standards commission tells George Osborne

independent.co.uk 3 hours ago

Britain’s banking bosses should face jail if their decisions force fresh bailouts, the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards says today.

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REFILE-FOREX-Dollar steady against major rivals as Fed policy signals awaited

reuters.com 1 hour ago

* Market seeks clarity on Fed's next policy step * Aussie seen in the crosshairs against US dollar, euro * Dollar index steady, holds above 4-month low By Lisa Twaronite TOKYO, June 19 (Reuters) -...

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Nifty turns choppy, BSE Sensex down; oil & gas, tech, auto decline - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com 2 hours ago

The Nifty is witnessing a choppy session in absence of fresh buying interest as investors await cues from the US Fed on bond purchase program.

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Nine to influence cricket team selection and scheduling

theaustralian.com.au 2 hours ago

THE Nine network says it will have some say in team selection and scheduling as part of its new broadcasting deal with Cricket Australia.

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WRU wants to discuss Lions profits

bbc.co.uk 3 hours ago

Welsh rugby chief Roger Lewis calls for a home nations rethink of how profits generated by British and Irish Lions tours are split.

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UPDATE 1-AstraZeneca, Bristol diabetes drug disappoints in key test

reuters.com 1 hour ago

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb's diabetes drug Onglyza failed to reduce heart risks in a large clinical study, disappointing investors who had thought it might...

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AstraZeneca, Bristol diabetes drug fails to show heart benefit

reuters.com 2 hours ago

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb's diabetes drug Onglyza failed to reduce heart risks in a large clinical study.

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The global middle class revolution

bbc.co.uk 9 hours ago

BBC News invites you to take a trip around the world to see where the new middle class is emerging.

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Tropical Depression Two moving over southern Bay of Campeche-NHC

reuters.com 2 hours ago

June 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Depression Two that formed over the northwestern Caribbean Sea was moving over the southern Bay of Campeche, home to key Mexican oil operations, U.S. government...

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Nikkei closes at one-week high on SoftBank, investment trust

reuters.com 2 hours ago

TOKYO, June 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei hit a one-week high on Wednesday, with traders citing the launch of a near $780 million investment trust as a driver, while SoftBank Corp rose as it looked...

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Heels Dress Code At Bar In California Riles Customers

huffingtonpost.com 16 hours ago

A local bar/restaurant is on the defensive this week after posting a new dress code that mandated "must have heels" for female patrons.

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Starbucks Makes Big Menu Change

huffingtonpost.com 18 hours ago

NEW YORK — Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks...

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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Wednesday June 19

reuters.com 2 hours ago

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 7-10 points, or as much as 0.2 percent lower, on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers. For more on the factors...

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Banks Caught In How Many Mortgage Settlement Violations?

huffingtonpost.com 3 hours ago

The government-appointed monitor overseeing mortgage practices as part of last year’s robo-signing settlement between five big U.S...

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Google: NSA surveillance secrecy violates First Amendment

money.cnn.com 11 hours ago

Google says it wants to disclose when the government sends data requests like those in the newly discovered Prism program

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RPT-Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest

reuters.com 2 hours ago

June 19 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Wednesday:

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Fed seen keeping options open on pace of bond buying

reuters.com 3 hours ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers will likely announce on Wednesday that they will keep buying bonds at a monthly pace of $85 billion, while keeping their options open to scale back...

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