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US STOCKS-Wall St sags on Chicago PMI, but third qtr ends strong

10 Oct 2009 05:06:23 GMT

* Chicago PMI unexpectedly contracts and hurts sentiment * Losses limited by bounce in Cisco, other big-cap techs * Dow has best quarter since Q4 1998 * Dow off 0.3 pct; S&P off 0.3 pct;Nasdaq...

US STOCKS-Wall St slips on Chicago PMI, but Q3 ends strong

10 Oct 2009 05:06:00 GMT

* Chicago PMI unexpectedly contracts and hurts sentiment * Losses limited by bounce in Cisco, other big-cap techs * Dow has best quarter since Q4 1998 * Dow off 0.3 pct; S&P off 0.3 pct;Nasdaq...

5 Ways to Spur Employee Creativity

24 Jun 2009 23:49:01 GMT

Engage employees from all departments in brainstorming sessions. "This has not only been very successful in generating authentic campaigns, but also energizes the staff," says Brook Jay, 38, co-founder of All Terrain Integrated Marketing, a Chicago integrated marketing agency with projected year-end sales of $6.5 million.

Chinese, U.S. firms ink contracts worth US$5.7 bln in Chicago

30 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT

More than 50 Chinese firms on Tuesday signed about US$5.7 billon worth of trade and investment contracts with American companies in Chicago, the official Xinhua News reported.The 28 transactions focused on such areas as electronics, telecommunications, clean energy, auto parts and machinery....

Chicago may lead for 2016 Olympics in tight race

1 Apr 2009 01:59:07 GMT

CHICAGO, March 31 - Chicago may lead in the race to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, but history has shown the voting can be unpredictable and the other cities in the running cannot be counted...

'Sweet Sasha' and 'Marvelous Malia'

4 Feb 2009 08:54:24 GMT

Dolls "Sweet Sasha" (R) and "Marvelous Malia" sit on a shelf at Lamont's gift shop in the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The dolls are from the Ty Girlz collection made by Ty Inc, the makers of Beanie Babies. The store quickly sold out of its first shipment of the dolls.

UPDATE 1-Bidding for Chicago Cubs team narrows - source

23 Jan 2009 03:04:58 GMT

NEW YORK/CHICAGO, Jan 22 - Bidding for the Chicago Cubs baseball team is being narrowed down, with one of the...

US dollar extends gains vs euro after Chicago PMI

2 Nov 2009 00:53:52 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct 30 - The dollar extended gains on Friday, pushing the euro to near session lows after data showed a U.S. Midwest manufacturing index was stronger than expected. The euro fell below $1.4800...

Auto engineer awaits charges in Chicago

20 Oct 2009 00:02:01 GMT

By Xu Donghuan In response to an indictment Thursday from the US Justice Department of a former Chinese engineer at Ford Motor Co, arrested on charges of stealing trade secrets, the Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation (BAIC), the current employer of the accused, said Monday that he w...

Reduced Price Of Entry To Tony Chicago Suburb

3 Sep 2009 02:46:56 GMT

This modern, lakeside Winnetka, Ill., mansion is listed for $300,000 less than it was originally.

UPDATE 2-Bidding for Chicago Cubs team narrows - source

23 Jan 2009 03:07:13 GMT

* Ricketts appears the favored bidder for Cubs - source * Ricketts offer includes more cash up front vs Utay * Creditor approval for an offer expected by end of week (Adds details on Tribune...

Chicago Wine Auction To Be Held This Saturday

29 Oct 2008 05:49:22 GMT

Chicago-based wine auction house Hart Davis Hart Wine Company has had some impressive sales lately (their sale of the Fox Cellar brought in an astounding $11,160,583 making it the fourth largest wine auction in history) and they aren't stopping anytime soon.

US STOCKS-Wall St drops on Chicago PMI, but Q3 ends strong

10 Oct 2009 05:04:30 GMT

* Chicago PMI unexpectedly contracts and hurts sentiment * Losses limited by bounce in Cisco, other big-cap techs * Dow has best quarter since Q4 1998 * Dow off 0.3 pct; S&P off 0.3 pct;Nasdaq...

US STOCKS-Wall St falls on Chicago PMI's surprising shrinkage

10 Oct 2009 04:54:59 GMT

* Chicago PMI unexpectedly contracts in September * Private payrolls cut more than expected: ADP * GDP contracts less than expected in Q2 * Dow off 0.7 pct, S&P off 0.8 pct, Nasdaq down 0.6...

US STOCKS-Wall St drops on surprise fall in Chicago PMI data

10 Oct 2009 04:52:03 GMT

* Indexes sink after unexpected fall in Chicago PMI * Private payrolls cut more than expected: ADP * Dow, S&P Nasdaq down 1.2 pct each NEW YORK, Sept 30 - U.S. stocks fell sharply on...

HSH buys remaining 7.5% stake in Peninsula Chicago

14 Sep 2009 01:44:20 GMT

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd<0045>, owner and operator of the Peninsula chain of luxury hotels, announced yesterday that its fully-owned subsidiary, HSH Chicago Inc, bought a 7.5% stake in Peninsula Chicago LLC from Tower Summit LLC.The Hong Kong-listed company paid US$11.7 million in...

Chicago icon's new name may take time to stick

16 Jul 2009 05:03:31 GMT

CHICAGO, July 16 - It took two years to erect what was once the tallest building in the world. It may take a bit longer for the public to take to its new name. On...

Chicago union win on tour to rally for U.S. labor law

2 Mar 2009 01:48:01 GMT

A December sit-in at a closed factory in Chicago made national headlines for the workers at Republic Windows & Doors when they won severance and health care from the shuttered company's lenders...

Bidding for Chicago Cubs team narrows - source

23 Jan 2009 02:59:42 GMT

NEW YORK/CHICAGO, Jan 22 - Bidding for the Chicago Cubs baseball team is being narrowed down, with one of the three remaining proposals a favored bid, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday....

Supervalu goes small for big spenders in Chicago

19 Sep 2008 02:10:01 GMT

CHICAGO, Sept 18 - Supervalu Inc, best known for supermarkets such as Jewel-Osco, is testing a small-store format again to attract upscale professionals who don't want to dine out, but don't want to cook much...

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St dives after Chicago PMI data

10 Oct 2009 04:50:32 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept 30 - U.S. stocks turned negative on Wednesday, and major indexes fell more than 1 percent after a regional gauge of business activity unexpectedly contracted in September. The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago...

TREASURIES-Bonds pare losses after Chicago PMI index falls

10 Oct 2009 04:50:18 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept 30 - U.S. Treasury debt prices trimmed losses on Wednesday after a gauge of U.S. Midwest factory activity showed a surprise drop in September, reducing the chances of a speedy economic recovery....

Dollar holds losses vs yen after Chicago PMI data

10 Oct 2009 04:50:11 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept 30 - The U.S. dollar edged lower against the yen on Wednesday after an index of business activity in the U.S. Midwest area showed a surprise drop for September. The Institute for...

US dollar extends losses vs yen after Chicago PMI

31 Aug 2009 14:04:39 GMT

NEW YORK, Aug 31 - The U.S. dollar extended declines slightly against the yen but held gains versus the euro on Monday after data on business activity in the U.S. Midwest came in stronger than...

FOREX-Dollar drops broadly; month-end, Chicago PMI weigh

3 Aug 2009 00:46:03 GMT

* Dollar falls across the board, month-end flows weigh * U.S. economy contracts 1.0 percent in Q2 * GDP report shows renewed decline in consumer spending * Business activity in the U.S. Midwest improves (Updates...

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St edges up after Chicago PMI,GDP data

3 Aug 2009 00:43:28 GMT

NEW YORK, July 31 - U.S. stocks edged higher on Friday, helped by an improving outlook for business activity in the U.S. Midwest in July. * Trading was volatile as investors assessed a mixed report...

Euro extends gains on Chicago PMI, stock gain

31 Jul 2009 13:58:21 GMT

NEW YORK, July 31 - The euro extended gains versus the dollar on Friday after data showed business activity in the U.S. Midwest rose in July to its best showing since last September, boosting risk...

UPDATE 1-US TREASURY OUTLOOK - Q2 GDP, Chicago PMI in focus

31 Jul 2009 00:49:23 GMT

* Advance estimate Q2 GDP will be early focus for market * Q2 GDP forecast is -1.5 pct * Some see slight chance for positive Q2 GDP number * Positive Q2 GDP read would likely...

US TREASURY OUTLOOK - Q2 GDP, Chicago PMI in focus

31 Jul 2009 00:45:28 GMT

* Advance estimate Q2 GDP will be early focus for market * Q2 GDP forecast is -1.5 pct * Some see slight chance for positive Q2 GDP number * Positive Q2 GDP read would likely...

EU wheat prices ease after early weakness in Chicago

20 Jul 2009 00:59:11 GMT

* French Nov wheat down 0.5 eur to 143 euros/t * CBOT wheat prices weak early on abundant supply prospects * Thunderstorms in Europe cause concern for quality AMSTERDAM, July 17 - Wheat prices on...