Economy
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DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — A four-year economic crisis has left societies battered and widened the gap between the haves and have-nots, financial leaders conceded Wednesday — with one suggesting that Western capitalism itself may be endangered. (...)
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NEW YORK (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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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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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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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama delivered an election-year broadside to Republicans: Game on. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Iconic motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson 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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Business Markets
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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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Stocks mostly fell Wednesday morning ahead of a statement on interest rates from the Federal Reserve and a news conference by its chairman. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — European leaders' hard line in negotiations with Greek bondholders is driving U.S. stock markets lower as investors worry that a deal to cut Athens' mountain of debt might fall through. (...)
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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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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling shortly after the opening bell as investors remain concerned that a deal to cut Greece's debt might fall through. (...)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in the United States and Europe on Tuesday as investors worried that a deal to cut Greece's national debt and hold off a possible financial crisis might fall through. (...)
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Business News
Sports Headlines
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Appearing uncomfortable for much of the match, defending champion Novak Djokovic held on to beat David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Wednesday night and complete a blockbuster semifinal lineup at the Australian Open. (...)
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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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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Thomas Robinson carried No. 5 Kansas when things looked bleak, scoring 16 of his 18 points in the second half and leading the Jayhawks to a 64-54 win over scrappy Texas A&M on Monday night. (...)
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DETROIT (AP) — Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions' need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said. (...)
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