Goodyear reports Europe accounting issues and stock drop
The Associated Press reports Goodyear Tire & Rubber probes possible improper accounting in Europe as the company delays its amended 10-K to the SEC. Shares fell on the NYSE, after hours and intraday, amid a turnaround plan including job cuts and debt financing. The United Steelworkers contract ties financing to debt reductions, with union monitoring the situation.
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Kroger workers OK contract ends WV, KY, OH strike
Kroger workers in West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio voted 962 to 717 to approve a new contract ending a two month strike with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400. The pact raises health care cost containment while enabling stores in Gauley Bridge Pomeroy and Gallipolis to stay closed until recalls proceed.
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Retail sales rise 0.9 percent as economists see durable recovery
U S shoppers fueled by higher consumer spending push retail sales up 0.9 percent in November, the strongest gain since August and above forecasts. The gain comes after declines in September and flat activity in October, signaling improving economy and consumer optimism. Dow climbs while unemployment claims rise modestly to 378,000, suggesting layoffs stabilizing. October inventories rise 0.4 percent, with business sales up 0.7 percent in October following September 0.9 percent gain.
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Qwest and AT&T to offer residential Internet phone service
Qwest begins offering Internet phone to some customers in the Minneapolis area with plans to expand in 14 states next year. AT&T will roll out consumer Internet calling in early 2004 in select major cities, joining Time Warner Cable and other providers in a growing shift to voice over IP to cut network costs.
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