Economy barely afloat as GDP grows 0.6 percent in Q1
The Commerce Department reports GDP growth at 0.6 percent in the first quarter, the slowest in over four years, dragged by a large trade deficit and cautious business investment. Wall Street marks modest gains as unemployment benefits filings ease to 310,000.
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Cardinal Health settles $600 million shareholder suit
Cardinal Health Inc. will pay $600 million to settle a shareholder class action alleging accounting irregularities and inflated earnings. The agreement, disclosed in a regulatory filing, is subject to U.S. District Court approval and would end ongoing litigation after a $600 million reserve was set in the third quarter. In Newark New Jersey the New Jersey Supreme Court revived a separate class action against Wal Mart over meal and rest breaks and off the clock work affecting about 80 000 employees.
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Northwest exits bankruptcy reshapes major airlines strategy
Northwest Airlines returns from bankruptcy as the industry reshapes with tighter routes and fuller planes. Airlines trim unprofitable services, cut costs, and seek pricing power while updating fleets with Boeing 787s and 76-seat regional jets.
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