Economy
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DALLAS (AP) — Kimberly-Clark Corp., the maker of Kleenex tissues, Huggies diapers and other household goods, is still waging a battle against rising costs that pushed its fourth-quarter profit down 19 percent. (...)
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Stocks turned mixed Wednesday afternoon, erasing earlier losses, after the Federal Reserve said it will keep interest rates near zero for much longer than it had previously announced. Demand for ultra-safe Treasurys soared, pushing bond yields lower. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Iconic motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc. posted a profit of $105.7 million for the fourth quarter, boosted by improved consumer confidence that prompted more riders to buy its often-pricy bikes. (...)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — What's next — cameras in the Federal Reserve's meetings? (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are mixed Wednesday as investors weigh poor economic figures from the United Kingdom and a possible impasse in important debt negotiations in Greece against a bang-up earnings report from Apple. (...)
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Specialty glass maker Corning Inc. said Wednesday that its profit slumped 53 percent in the fourth quarter but its revenue rose 7 percent on stronger sales of glass for flat-screen televisions, computers and mobile devices. (...)
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Business Markets
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Stocks are opening mostly lower ahead of a statement from the Federal Reserve and a news conference by its chairman. (...)
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Stocks mostly fell early Wednesday ahead of a statement on interest rates from the Federal Reserve and a news conference by its chairman. (...)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A watchdog says bank executives and Treasury officials pressured a top government official to allow banks to bypass pay restrictions established in the $700 billion bailout. (...)
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The stock market bounced to its highest close since last spring Wednesday after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates near zero for almost three more years. (...)
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NEW HIGH: The Dow Jones industrial average closed at its highest level since May after the Federal Reserve said it would likely keep interest rates near zero until late 2014. It previously had promised to keep rates low through mid-2013. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: (...)
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Business News
Sports Headlines
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Anderson had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 102-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. (...)
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Cleveland Indians manager says the pitcher known as Fausto Carmona won't be making it to spring training. (...)
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There wasn't much that separated Keegan Bradley and Brendan Steele last year. (...)
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said Wednesday that the team wants a new stadium in the Twin Cities, even if it means building on the current site of the Metrodome. (...)
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MONTREAL (AP) — International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says there is known and suspected use of human growth hormone in the NFL and claims union lawyers who seek more information about testing for the performance-enhancing drug "flock to the pseudo-science like ants to a picnic." (...)
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — The celebration of Chip Ganassi's success was supposed to be a surprise, an opportunity to gather his great champions and toast their remarkable runs. (...)
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