Courts review Anthem Cigna merger in federal court
Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington hears the Justice Department argument to block Anthem's 48 billion takeover of Cigna. The case centers on potential higher costs for large employers and reduced competition in a national market with few nationwide insurers. A ruling on phase one is pending with phase two tied to the outcome.
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Hands Jewelers expands gift section with new store
Bill Nusser, fourth generation owner of Hands Jewelers, greets customers in the Iowa City shop housed in a mid nineteenth century Washington Street building. The store, operating since 1854, displays necklaces bracelets earrings and rings in Honduran mahogany cases. The business traces its growth to integrity and trust built by prior generations.
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Hands Jewelers expands with Hands Home gift shop in Iowa City
Bill Nusser, owner of Hands Jewelers since 1990, adds Hands Home a street-level gift department next to the 109 E. Washington store. The new shop offers stationery, frames, crystal, and decor mostly under 100 dollars, aiming to fulfill affordable luxury. Nusser plans to pass leadership to his son Charlie, with Nusser remaining as buyer and strategist until the transition.
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Fed raises rates modestly amid inflation signals
The Federal Reserve unanimously lifts the target range to 0.5 to 0.75 percent, signaling potential further hikes in 2017 as labor market strength and rising inflation influence policy. Projections show growth at 1.9 percent in 2016 and 2.1 percent in 2017 with three rate increases expected next year.
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EU tests probe Audi diesel emissions under scrutiny
EU regulators watchdog the European Commission and Reuters report Audi's top selling A8 exceeded the 80mg NOx per km limit in JRC lab tests, with A3 showing 140mg NOx at 10 C though below limit when cold. Audi disputes and cites independent measurements. The JRC results are preliminary amid VW scandal fallout and varied enforcement across member states.
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