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Washington, September 21--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point as expected, the third straight rise in a bid to keep a lid on inflation pressures despite some signs of economic softness.
Saltillo, Mexico, September 20-- Ricardo Saldivar, Home Depot’s top executive in Mexico says the country’s opportunities are endless.
Washington, September 17—According to Health & Medicine Week, about 300 people have agreed to participate in a 4-year study that aims to determine whether there are health risks associated with exposure to a chemical used to make Teflon.
New York, September 16--Martha Stewart said she wants to start serving her jail sentence for lying about a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible, so she can put her "nightmare" behind her and be home in time to plant her garden for spring.
Chihuahua, Mexico, September 15-- Internacional de Ceramica, S.A. de C.V. has filed a voluntary application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange to delist its American Depositary Receipts with the NYSE
Washington, September 14-- If the Federal Reserve raises interest rates next week as expected, it will be nearing completion of the first stage of what appears to be a two-stage campaign to return interest rates to normal levels.
Hoffman Estates, IL, September 13—On Monday, Sears is officially launching into the online sales of home furnishings and apparel.
Washington, September 9 – Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums increased an average of 11.2% in 2004 -- less than last year’s 13.9% increase, but still the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth
Atlanta, GA, September 8-- It’s the force that keeps spaghetti sauce from ruining your favorite shirt. It even helped protect the spacesuits worn by the astronauts who went to the moon.
New York, September 8--U.S. chain store sales in the first week of September finished flat, due in part to a later Labor Day and Hurricane Francis, a report said on Wednesday.