SEC probes effort to build sweetner plant in Moberly

A recent disclosure indicates the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a so-far unsuccessful effort to build an artificial sweetener plant in Moberly, Mo.
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Turkish ship begins oil exploration off Cyprus

Turkish frigates and warplanes on Tuesday escorted a research ship to begin oil and gas exploration off the divided island of Cyprus, retaliation for a […]

Stocks wobble as new home sales dip to 6-month low

Stocks moved between slight gains and losses Monday after new home sales fell to a six-month low in the U.S. and investors remained concerned about […]

BofA settlement pushes up home default notices

It’s no secret that Bank of America wants to put its mortgage-related woes behind it. But it appears that a key $8.5 billion settlement with […]

Continental promotes Katie Van Hook to business development manager

Clayton-based Continental REO Services Inc. promoted Katie Van Hook to business development manager. Van Hook has four years’ experience working as a closing coordinator for […]

Illinois governor bound for China on trade missions

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Unions take bankruptcy action against Saab

Two Swedish trade unions filed bankruptcy petitions Monday against Saab Automobile, pressuring the troubled automaker to present a viable funding solution or face collapse within […]

World stock markets down on dreary US jobs report

World stock markets took a beating Monday after U.S. companies stopped hiring in August, reviving fears that the world’s largest economy is heading back into […]

Gadhafi’s wife, 3 children flee to Algeria

Moammar Gadhafi’s wife and three of his children fled Libya to neighboring Algeria on Monday, firm evidence that the longtime leader has lost his grip […]

Canadians paying to protect industries that no longer exist

Canadians paid $3.7 billion in duties on imported goods in 2008, double the percentage Americans paid, some to protect industries that no longer exist.
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