Oil prices fall for third straight day in cautious trading
Oil prices retreat below 80 a barrel as investors take profits after a rally. November crude slips to 79.53 on the New York Mercantile Exchange while analysts debate whether the drop signals a correction or the start of a long decline. Nigeria cease-fire ends with resumed attacks on oil sites.
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Longer strike would hurt GM, analysts say
Analysts warn a prolonged UAW strike against General Motors could cost GM billions and slow momentum from new models. A strike longer than two weeks could burn through about 8.1 billion in month one and 7.2 billion in month two, while shorter work stoppages may not harm cash but could disrupt supply of Enclave Acadia Outlook.
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HNI to acquire Harman Stove Co for 29.75 million
Muscatine based HNI Corp will buy Harman Stove Co of Halifax Pennsylvania for 29.75 million dollars in cash. Hearth & Home Technologies will integrate Harman and may issue contingent future payments if financial targets are met. Harman, founded in 1979 by Dan Harman, makes wood coal pellet gas stoves and related products in the United States. Harman annual sales exceed 40 million dollars.
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From Home to Business Finances Separate
Esker warns concierge business owners to keep personal and business finances separate to avoid disaster. The piece notes pricing strategy, local reluctance for outside help, and a marketing shift toward personal quality time with family. Roland credits Esker for motivation and practical guidance. Call Janet B for more details.
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Amazon.com launches online music store amid DRM debate
Amazon.com unveiled its digital music store, Amazon MP3, with about 2.3 million songs, many DRM-free. Tracks cost 89 to 99 cents, albums 5.99 to 9.99, and labels including Universal and EMI participate. The service supports copying to multiple computers and playback on iPod and other devices.
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Monsanto and EvoGene partner to cut crop nitrogen use
Monsanto Co and EvoGene Ltd form a collaboration to accelerate crops that require less nitrogen fertilizer. The deal gives Monsanto exclusive rights to Evogene discovered genes enabling corn, soybeans and cotton to use nitrogen more efficiently.
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