Labor Department probes large U.S. homebuilders for wage violations
The Labor Department is investigating major U.S. homebuilders over potential minimum wage and overtime violations. Pulte Group, Lennar, D.R. Horton, and KB Home received inquiries seeking employee pay records as part of a broader wage theft crackdown aimed at workers who are immigrants or fear retaliation.
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Local Stocks Snapshot Shows Kroger and Lee Ert Data
Local stocks report lists Kroger and Lee Ert with multiple figures including prices, changes, and volumes. The data set shows recent trading values and turnover figures across several lines, reflecting market activity and liquidity for the day.
Debt panel opens with cautious optimism on cuts and reform
The congressional debt reduction supercommittee opened amid bipartisanship and ambition to exceed a 1.2 trillion target. Members, co chaired by Jeb Hensarling and Patty Murray, eyed tax reform and defense cuts while facing a Nov. 23 deadline and possible closed sessions with Obama and leaders.
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Wal-Mart Restores Layaway For Holiday Shoppers
Wal-Mart brings back layaway from Oct 17 to Dec 16 to aid budget strapped customers. Toys and electronics items priced at 15 or more qualify, with a 50 minimum purchase, a $5 service fee, and a $10 cancellation if not picked up by December 16. Based in Bentonville, the retailer hopes the program boosts sagging U.S. sales.
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Wall Street Stocks See Broad NYSE Activity
New York market movers show FrontierCm Gap GenElec GenMoth and many others trading with varied closes. The list includes IBM, Exxon, JPMorgan, Boeing, Caterpillar, Coca Cola, Procter & Gamble, and notable shifts across energy, tech, and financials reflecting midweek activity on the floor.
Hog prices at Peoria yards show declines for barrows
Stockyards Peoria hog market reports moderate activity with barrows and gilts 3.00 lower. 1-2 230-260 lb cattle weighing 51.50 to 52.00, 2-3 270-280 lb 50.00 to 51.50. Sows steady across weights 60.00 to 63.00. Boars: over 300 lb 21.00, under 300 lb 35.00.
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Grain futures slide on CBOT as grains decline across board
Chicago grains futures slipped on Thursday with Wheat for December down 13.50 cents to 7.38 a bushel, December corn down 14 cents to 7.34, December oats easing 8.25 cents to 3.5325, and November soybeans dropping 2.50 cents to 14.1825 a bushel, according to the Associated Press.
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