United loan guarantee rejected by federal panel
A federal panel refused United Airlines 1.8 billion guarantee as part of a 2 billion private loan package. The Air Transportation Stabilization Board said United's business plan lacks financial soundness and risk repayment. Without the guarantee, United warned of possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Cruise ship passengers cope with stomach bug outbreak
On a Caribean three day sailing aboard the Fascination passengers dance while others endure illness aboard ships like Holland America Line's Amsterdam. More than 1000 passengers have fallen sick with a Norwalk like virus but bookings remain steady as lines push hygiene measures and inform travel agents to reassure travelers.
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Ford climbs in UCS environment ranking for SUVs
The Union of Concerned Scientists places Ford Motor Co. fourth among six major automakers in environmental rating, up from fifth, while Honda, Toyota and Nissan top the list. Ford’s gains come as its SUV fuel economy aims for a 25 percent boost by 2005, though the report notes no progress on global warming and higher CO2 emissions than GM.
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Costco to open Avon store at Avon Commons December 10
Costco prepares to open a 148000 square foot wholesale club at Avon Commons on Detroit Road near Route 83. The Avon store will compete with BJ’s Wholesale and Sam’s Club at I-90 exits, offering free memberships through January 19 and hiring about 200 workers.
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Disney and HP warn, stock market slides on profits fears
Profit warnings from Disney and Hewlett Packard pressured Wall Street as the Dow fell about 89 points intraday and closed lower. Disney dropped after lowering its Q4 earnings on weak Treasure Planet sales, while HP forecast 2003 revenue growth of 2 to 4 percent, below prior hopes.
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Dollar Mixed as Yen Slid and ISM Nonmanufacturing Rallied
The dollar was mixed as the yen weakened against most currencies. ISM nonmanufacturing index rose to 57.4 in November from October, signaling expansion beyond expectations. Productivity grew 5.1 percent and October factory orders rose 1.5 percent, boosting optimism for manufacturers. Federated shares fell after a soft sales report, while Tenet Healthcare climbed on lower earnings outlook.
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