PepsiCo won the dismissal of New York’s lawsuit accusing the beverage and snack-food company of polluting the environment with single-use plastic packaging.
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Category: Business
Weekly jobless claims at five-month low; consumer spending rises solidly
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a five-month low last week and consumer spending increased more than expected in September.
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US shippers avoid East Coast ports on risk of second strike
U.S. shippers are steering clear of East and Gulf Coast ports amid worries the dockworkers at those trade hubs will go on strike if their union leader does not land a new contract with employers.
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US job openings drop to more than 3-1/2 year low in September
U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than 3-1/2 years in September, pointing to a considerable easing in labor market conditions.
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McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Could Worsen Near-Term Sales Decline
McDonald’s investors will look for signs of near-term sales disruption from the recent E. coli outbreak when it reports third-quarter results
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Union’s rejection of Boeing offer threatens jobs at aerospace suppliers
Striking workers’ rejection of planemaker Boeing’s latest contract offer has created a fresh threat to operations at aerospace suppliers such as family-run Independent Forge.
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