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U.S. stock-market benchmarks late-morning Wednesday were trading near session highs, with banks, consumer-staples, and discretionary stocks helping to power a rise. See full story.
‘Welcome back to our place of work’ — U.K. Speaker Bercow as Parliament returns
That was the simple message from the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, as the U.K. Parliament returned to business on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s prorogation was unlawful. See full story.
Factory jobs are again shrinking in industrial Midwestern states
For the country as a whole, however, continue to expect modest economic growth into 2020, writes Michael J. Hicks. See full story.
Metals billionaire Andrew Forrest is making a $300 million bet on the next big commodity — plastic
“Sea The Future” is projected to raise in excess of US$20 billion annually through a voluntary contribution payable on plastics produced from fossil fuels, encouraging creating new plastic from old plastic instead. See full story.
Entertainment giant Endeavor is going public: 5 things to know ahead of its IPO
Endeavor Group Holdings Inc., an entertainment powerhouse, is planning an initial public offering that will give investors a rare chance to buy shares in a talent agency. See full story.
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The brewer will still match donations for the University of Iowa children’s hospital, which have passed $1 million. See full story.
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