Economy
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Monster Beverage Corp.'s shares are gaining on a report that Coca-Cola Co. is considering buying the energy drink maker. (...)
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LONDON (AP) — Global markets mostly rose on Tuesday on signs of growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing, though trading volumes were thin due to a holiday in much of Europe and Asia. (...)
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Monster Beverage Corp.'s shares soared in trading Monday on a report that Coca-Cola Co. is considering buying the energy drink maker. (...)
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of protesters in New York demanded an end to income inequality and housing foreclosures. Police fired tear gas to disperse marchers in Oakland, Calif. And black-clad demonstrators smashed windows in Seattle. (...)
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LONDON (AP) — A surprisingly big rebound in a closely watched U.S. manufacturing survey continued to shore up markets Wednesday, particularly in continental Europe where traders returned to their desk after the May Day public holiday to the news that Dow Jones industrial average closed at its highest level in five years. (...)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues: (...)
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Business Markets
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NEW YORK (AP) — The fastest growth in U.S. manufacturing in 10 months gave stocks a lift in early trading Tuesday and put the Dow Jones industrial average on track for its highest close in more than four years. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock market futures were modestly higher Tuesday as automakers began reporting April sales data, and ahead of reports on the manufacturing and construction sectors. (...)
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News that Spain's economy entered another recession renewed worries about the fragility of Europe's finances Monday and nudged stocks lower. The market ended its first losing month this year. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — The fastest growth in U.S. manufacturing in 10 months gave stocks a lift in early trading Tuesday and put the Dow Jones industrial average on track for its highest close in more than four years. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average is closing at its highest level in more than four years. (...)
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SPAIN SHRINKS: News that Spain's economy entered another recession renewed worries about the fragility of Europe's finances Monday and nudged stocks lower. The worry is that Spain's size could make it difficult to rescue. (...)
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Business News
Sports Headlines
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bisnath Parboo took in the crowd of reporters asking his son over and over if Trinniberg could handle the mile and a quarter run at the Kentucky Derby after never going longer than seven furlongs. When the group dispersed, the 72-year-old from Trinidad finally spoke up. (...)
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paul Silas is out as Charlotte Bobcats coach Paul Silas after the worst season in NBA history. (...)
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LONDON (AP) — There will be a retro feel at a concert to mark the start of the 2012 London Olympics, with 1980s heartthrobs Duran Duran among the headliners. (...)
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Braun hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting in consecutive at-bats against the Padres at spacious Petco Park on Monday night. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tyson Chandler has been voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year for his impact on the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the award said Tuesday. (...)
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