Wal-Mart to raise U.S. wages this year
Wal-Mart will spend more than $1 billion to raise pay for about 500000 U.S. employees this year. Starting in April hourly workers will earn at least $9.00, with current staff to make at least $10 by February 1, 2016. The company reports stronger fourth quarter profits and 1.5 percent U.S. same store sales growth, though it trimmed its 2016 sales forecast due to a strong dollar.
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Walmart
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Thomson Reuters
EPA to propose biofuels standards in spring
The EPA plans a three year Renewable Fuels Standards proposal for 2014 2015 and 2016 to be issued this spring. It will address long term demand issues and refiners concerns about ethanol blending capacity while setting 2014 volumes near last years actual production.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Christopher Grundler
EPA
Office of Air Quality and Transportation
Grapevine
Texas
Renewable Fuels Association
Grundler
Kid-Preneurs Sebastain and Brandon Build Sock Biz
Brothers Sebastian 7 and Brandon 9 with mother Rachel lead Are You Kidding a sock design and sales company. They showcased on Shark Tank Your Life and Good Morning America earning exposure and about 15000 dollars in 2014 15 for charity. The dual mission blends profit with teaching philanthropy to kids.
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Sebastian Martinez
Rachel Martinez
Sebastian
Brandon
Good Morning America
Guatemala
Etsy
Miami Herald
Brandon Martinez
Are You
Mortgage balances rise while delinquencies fall across quarters
TransUnion data show average mortgage balances rose to 187,139 in Q4 2014 from 185,496 a year earlier, with gains across most states. Delinquency rates dropped to 3.29 percent, the 12th straight quarterly decline, as borrowers reduce late payments amid improving employment and lower foreclosures.
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Becker
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
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