Stocks on the Move H and R Block gains on strong earnings
H R Block Inc rose 2.69 to 24.23 after the tax preparer posted higher profit and revenue than analysts expected. Mattress Firm Holding Corp fell 4.18 to 29.40 as weak quarterly results led to lower full year estimates for the bedding maker behind Serta and other brands.
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Thiel’s lawsuit funds raise worries over chilling press
A Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel bankrolled Hogan's lawsuit, calling it a deterrent to Gawker's aggressive journalism. The move sparked anxiety that wealthy individuals may pressure outlets by covertly funding legal actions against them.
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US deficit shrank in May due to calendar quirk
The federal budget deficit fell sharply in May, totaling 52.5 billion dollars, down from 84.1 billion in May 2015. The decline largely reflects roughly 40 billion dollars in May benefits paid in April, affecting the monthly comparison and eight month totals.
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GM to Add 700 Jobs in Ontario Canada
General Motors will create 700 urban mobility jobs across three Ontario sites. A technical center in Oshawa will expand, a new Urban Mobility Center opens in Toronto, and a new Software Development Center arrives in Markham.
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Belmont chef opens Luna Hombre after South Fork Deli closing
Boone debuts Luna Hombre at 31 N Main St after closing Cra merton Deli in 2013 to spend more time with son Hudson. The intimate space seats about 36, features North Carolina and European cheeses, a wine list, and a back coffee bar called Fiasco planned for fall.
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