Facebook Pushes Messenger on Users Without Choice
The article notes Facebook forced users to adopt the Messenger app by restricting access to main Facebook messages. It cites opposition over privacy and control, plus a shift toward mobile browser blocks and warnings directing users to download Messenger. Analysts see revenue potential, while users cite space and preference concerns.
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Cemex to cut pollution at five plants in four states
Cemex Inc will invest about 10 million dollars to reduce air emissions at five plants in Demopolis Alabama Louisville Kentucky Knoxville Tennessee and New Braunfels and Odessa Texas under a consent decree. The company will pay a 1.69 million dollar civil penalty conduct energy audits spend 150000 on efficiency projects and adopt strict limits on nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. The settlement, announced by the Justice Department and EPA, awaits public comment and court approval.
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Whole Foods sales fall for fourth straight quarter
Whole Foods reported that sales at established locations declined for the fourth consecutive quarter. For the three months ended July 3 the figure fell 2.6 percent as visits dropped, with the current quarter down 2.4 percent. Co-CEO Walter Robb called the latest drop an improvement from the prior quarter. Shares slid nearly 2 percent to $33.64 after hours.
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Futures Cattle Prices and Sales Data Stream
Futures prices for August through February shown with per hundredweight values and daily sale totals. The table lists price points around 133 to 139 with figures like 104.0 and 139.67, plus volumes such as 50,000 ibs and 17,728 traded in a Tue sale.
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