Alliant targets coal elimination by 2050 plan
Alliant Energy aims to erase coal use by 2050 and cut carbon emissions 80 percent while boosting renewables to about one third of capacity by 2030. The company plans over $2 billion in renewables investment and to double wind sites to 12, reaching 2,700 megawatts by 2021, with gender parity on the board and coal ash ponds closed by 2023.
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Toys R Us auction delayed to October court filing says
Bloomberg News reports the Toys R Us auction has been postponed to October 4, delaying a winner decision into the second half of October. The U.S. wind down in June hurts a quick reboot as rivals like Amazon and Party City close in. The Asia unit’s sale and royalty payments influence the deal, with bidders wary of branding rights impacting 2019 revenue. Former CEO Jerry Storch remains involved with potential buyers amid the uncertainty.
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Toys “R” Us
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Bloomberg News
Mortgage rates edge higher as trade tensions ease
Freddie Mac data show the 30 year fixed rate at 4.6 percent with about 0.4 point, the 15 year at 4.08 percent, and the five year ARM at 3.93 percent. Analysts cite Trump Juncker trade accord and strong Q2 GDP data, along with the Fed statement, as factors lifting rates.
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Jean- Claude) Juncker
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Kraft Heinz rises on strong results amid deal speculation
Kraft Heinz shares jumped to 64.48 after quarterly profit and sales beat estimates. A New York Post report said talks with Campbell Soup may have started while Bloomberg News noted Kraft narrowed bids for Indian assets worth about 1 billion. CEO Hees urged focus on big brands and further industry consolidation.
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New York Post
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Bloomberg News
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Iowa
Bernardo Hees
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3G Capital
Maxwell House
Oscar Mayer
Capri Sun
Walmart adds Mash-Up Coffee from Boyer's to 1200 stores
Walmart expands its battle with Amazon and Whole Foods by selling Mash-Up Coffee, a premium organic blend produced by Boyer's Coffee in Colorado. Available exclusively in over 1,200 Walmart stores and on the Mash-Up site, the bag runs about seven dollars, aiming to match Starbucks prices and appeal to the third wave of coffee.
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