Casey’s bids for Kroger convenience stores
Casey’s General Stores has submitted an initial bid for Kroger Co’s roughly $2 billion KwikShop and related stores. CNBC reports the deal could help Casey’s avoid activist pressure to sell. Final offers are due in early February. Kroger aims to refocus on online businesses amid competition.
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Siemens lays off about 195 at Fort Madison plant
Siemens Gamesa confirms roughly 195 jobs cut at the Fort Madison wind turbine facility, leaving about 330 employees. The move aims to align staffing with business needs through 2018 while signaling continued long term investment, including new blade mold capacity. The plant, opened in 2007, employs workers from Iowa Illinois and Missouri.
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Canada
U.S. GDP rose 2.3 percent in 2017 economy gains slow Q4
The 2017 GDP climbed 2.3 percent led by domestic demand while Q4 annualized growth cooled to 2.6 percent. Unemployment stood at 4.1 percent with 2.1 million jobs added in 2017. Analysts note global conditions influence export demand and foreign investment.
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Soros says Facebook and Google face regulation to curb power
The billionaire philanthropist warned at Davos that Facebook and Google are growing monopolies harming innovation and democracy. He urged stricter EU enforcement and broader regulation amid rising tech scrutiny in Washington and beyond.
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