Daily Advance - Business http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ The latest headlines from Daily Advance - Business en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., The Daily Advance Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:15 -0500 Newspapers http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/dailyadvance/images/daLogo.jpg Daily Advance - Business http://www.dailyadvance.com 5 Gold ekes out small gain, other metals hold steady http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/gold-ekes-out-small-gain-other-metals-hold-steady-968966.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/gold-ekes-out-small-gain-other-metals-hold-steady-968966.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:13 EST NEW YORK — Gold prices are higher for a sixth straight day, rising even as the dollar strength... Gephardt pushes for investment in health research http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/gephardt-pushes-for-investment-in-health-research-968942.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/gephardt-pushes-for-investment-in-health-research-968942.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:01 EST JOHNSTON, Iowa — Former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt pushed Friday for Iowa to expand its focus ... Pa. residents sue gas driller over polluted wells http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/pa-residents-sue-gas-driller-over-polluted-wells-968954.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/pa-residents-sue-gas-driller-over-polluted-wells-968954.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:17 EST DIMOCK, Pa. — Pat Farnelli says there's something in the water at her house. The last time she... Reid health bill helps chiropractors, drugmakers http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/reid-health-bill-helps-chiropractors-drugmakers-968936.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/reid-health-bill-helps-chiropractors-drugmakers-968936.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:28 EST WASHINGTON — Chiropractors get a lift in the Senate health care bill, thanks to a senator from... Senators seek more info on dealer closures http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/senators-seek-more-info-on-dealer-closures-968925.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/senators-seek-more-info-on-dealer-closures-968925.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:18 EST WASHINGTON — Senators are calling on General Motors and Chrysler to release more details on on... Holiday travelers waited longer to book this year http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/holiday-travelers-waited-longer-to-book-this-year-968932.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/holiday-travelers-waited-longer-to-book-this-year-968932.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:20 EST MINNEAPOLIS — Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely... Becton Dickinson buys test maker HandyLab http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/becton-dickinson-buys-test-maker-handylab-968913.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/becton-dickinson-buys-test-maker-handylab-968913.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:26 EST FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Becton Dickinson and Co. said Friday it bought molecular diagnostic tes... Dollar and precious metals at a glance http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/dollar-and-precious-metals-at-a-glance-968910.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/dollar-and-precious-metals-at-a-glance-968910.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:24 EST NEW YORK — Key currency exchange rates Friday, compared with late Thursday in New York: ___ No... Public to vote on South Dakota's smoking ban law http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/public-to-vote-on-south-dakotas-smoking-ban-law-968905.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/public-to-vote-on-south-dakotas-smoking-ban-law-968905.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:17 EST PIERRE, S.D. — The state has decided not to appeal a judge's decision that allows South Dakota... TRW Automotive completes private debt offering http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/trw-automotive-completes-private-debt-offering-968887.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/trw-automotive-completes-private-debt-offering-968887.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:23 EST LIVONIA, Mich. — Car parts maker TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. said Friday that it completed a... Verigy shares rise on better-than-expected 4Q http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/verigy-shares-rise-on-better-than-expected-4q-968879.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/verigy-shares-rise-on-better-than-expected-4q-968879.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:35 EST CUPERTINO, Calif. — Shares of Verigy Ltd. rose Friday after the maker of chip testing equipmen... Colo. to review taxpayer-paid lobbyists practice http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/colo-to-review-taxpayer-paid-lobbyists-practice-968872.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/colo-to-review-taxpayer-paid-lobbyists-practice-968872.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:29 EST DENVER — At a time of budget cuts, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter's administration last year paid... UPS sets new rates for 2010 http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ups-sets-new-rates-for-2010-968875.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ups-sets-new-rates-for-2010-968875.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:34 EST ATLANTA — UPS Inc., the world's largest shipping carrier, is hiking 2010 rates for ground pack... West Virginia lawmakers end special session http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/west-virginia-lawmakers-end-special-session-968870.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/west-virginia-lawmakers-end-special-session-968870.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:21 EST CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia's Legislature ended its special session Friday with tweaks t... Business events scheduled for the coming week http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/business-events-scheduled-for-the-coming-week-968863.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/business-events-scheduled-for-the-coming-week-968863.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:10 EST WASHINGTON — Ken Feinberg, Special Master for Executive Compensation, at the National Press Cl... Chase drops arbitration from card contracts http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/chase-drops-arbitration-from-card-contracts-968848.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/chase-drops-arbitration-from-card-contracts-968848.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:15 EST BOSTON — JPMorgan Chase&Co. said Friday it is dropping a clause from its credit card contracts... Ariz. lawmakers may have December special session http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ariz-lawmakers-may-have-december-special-session-968823.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ariz-lawmakers-may-have-december-special-session-968823.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:13 EST PHOENIX — Arizona legislators are still struggling to conclude their special session on the st... Vehicle fuel efficiency up in 2008 model year http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/vehicle-fuel-efficiency-up-in-2008-model-year-968825.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/vehicle-fuel-efficiency-up-in-2008-model-year-968825.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:15 EST WASHINGTON — The fleet of new cars and trucks sold to U.S. consumers averaged 21 miles per gal... New questions arise in Pequot trading probe http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/new-questions-arise-in-pequot-trading-probe-968820.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/new-questions-arise-in-pequot-trading-probe-968820.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:12 EST WASHINGTON — A new development related to the government's investigation of possible insider t... SC jury finds '3 Hebrew Boys' guilty in scam http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/sc-jury-finds-3-hebrew-boys-guilty-in-scam-968814.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/sc-jury-finds-3-hebrew-boys-guilty-in-scam-968814.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:09 EST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three South Carolina men have been found guilty of bilking thousands of inves... Maine governor orders $63M in department cutbacks http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/maine-governor-orders-63m-in-department-cutbacks-968817.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/maine-governor-orders-63m-in-department-cutbacks-968817.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:10 EST AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci ordered Maine state departments Friday to curtail spending... AP changes roles for 6 news editors, 4 photo eds http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ap-changes-roles-for-6-news-editors-4-photo-eds-968811.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ap-changes-roles-for-6-news-editors-4-photo-eds-968811.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:08 EST NEW YORK — The Associated Presshas named six news editors to oversee expanded multistate terri... Maryland officials reach port agreement http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/maryland-officials-reach-port-agreement-968800.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/maryland-officials-reach-port-agreement-968800.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:17 EST BALTIMORE — Maryland officials have entered into a 50-year contract with Ports America to oper... Officers behind junk fax scam face Kan. sentencing http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/officers-behind-junk-fax-scam-face-kan-sentencing-968786.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/officers-behind-junk-fax-scam-face-kan-sentencing-968786.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:08 EST WICHITA, Kan. — The president of a Florida consulting firm convicted in a massive fax blast sc... Senate panel to mull Bernanke nomination on Dec. 3 http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/senate-panel-to-mull-bernanke-nomination-on-dec-3-968795.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/senate-panel-to-mull-bernanke-nomination-on-dec-3-968795.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:13 EST WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second term will be the s... Ky. court upholds $6M verdict in strip search case http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ky-court-upholds-6m-verdict-in-strip-search-case-968764.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ky-court-upholds-6m-verdict-in-strip-search-case-968764.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:18 EST LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky appeals court upheld a $6.1 million award to a former fast food w... Real estate agents see return of foreign buyers http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/real-estate-agents-see-return-of-foreign-buyers-968761.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/real-estate-agents-see-return-of-foreign-buyers-968761.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:16 EST Wong, president of Optimus U.S. Real Estate Fund, has bought 60 condos at heavy discounts from devel... Fuel-efficient Goodyear tire available on Toyota http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/fuel-efficient-goodyear-tire-available-on-toyota-968738.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/fuel-efficient-goodyear-tire-available-on-toyota-968738.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:17 EST AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear said Friday the 2010 Toyota Prius now includes its fuel-efficient tire,... Flowers Foods names Allen L. Shiver president http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/flowers-foods-names-allen-l-shiver-president-968725.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/flowers-foods-names-allen-l-shiver-president-968725.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:12 EST THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected Al... Toys R Us subsidiary closes $725M notes offering http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/toys-r-us-subsidiary-closes-725m-notes-offering-968731.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/toys-r-us-subsidiary-closes-725m-notes-offering-968731.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:13 EST WAYNE, N.J. — Toys R Us said Friday that one of its subsidiaries has completed an offering of ... James River Coal closes $172.5M note offering http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/james-river-coal-closes-1725m-note-offering-968708.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/james-river-coal-closes-1725m-note-offering-968708.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:21 EST RICHMOND, Va. — James River Coal Co. on Friday said it closed its $172.5 million convertible s... Boeing breaks ground for historic SC plant http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/boeing-breaks-ground-for-historic-sc-plant-968705.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/boeing-breaks-ground-for-historic-sc-plant-968705.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:20 EST NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Work has officially started on building Boeing's $750 million aircraf... Flowers Foods names David V. Singer to board http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/flowers-foods-names-david-v-singer-to-board-968712.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/flowers-foods-names-david-v-singer-to-board-968712.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:22 EST THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected Da... Nebraska ethanol plant fire produces lawsuit http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/nebraska-ethanol-plant-fire-produces-lawsuit-968677.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/nebraska-ethanol-plant-fire-produces-lawsuit-968677.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:09 EST OMAHA, Neb. — The owners of a Lexington ethanol plant and their insurer are suing a subsidiary... Wis. mulls Harley-Davidson, cheese microbe honors http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/wis-mulls-harley-davidson-cheese-microbe-honors-968680.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/wis-mulls-harley-davidson-cheese-microbe-honors-968680.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:09 EST MADISON, Wis. — Choppers and cheese may soon become official Wisconsin symbols. Bills to honor... Treasury prices drop, yields inch off lows http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/treasury-prices-drop-yields-inch-off-lows-968686.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/treasury-prices-drop-yields-inch-off-lows-968686.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:10 EST NEW YORK — Treasury prices mostly fell Friday, pushing their yields slightly higher, while yie... Dress Barn shares rise after co. raises forecast http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/dress-barn-shares-rise-after-co-raises-forecast-968694.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/dress-barn-shares-rise-after-co-raises-forecast-968694.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:12 EST SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Dress Barn Inc. climbed Friday, a day after the company raised its y... Hedge fund to boost stake in Agilysys http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/hedge-fund-to-boost-stake-in-agilysys-968689.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/hedge-fund-to-boost-stake-in-agilysys-968689.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:11 EST CLEVELAND — A New York hedge fund wants to increase its ownership stake in Agilysys Inc. but i... Judge orders settlement meeting in Cintas case http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/judge-orders-settlement-meeting-in-cintas-case-968650.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/judge-orders-settlement-meeting-in-cintas-case-968650.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:56:11 EST TULSA, Okla. — Cintas Corp. and the widow of a former employee who is suing the company will h... B&N Nook sells out, too late for holiday orders http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/bn-nook-sells-out-too-late-for-holiday-orders-968639.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/bn-nook-sells-out-too-late-for-holiday-orders-968639.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:09 EST NEW YORK — Consumers who haven't yet ordered Barnes&Noble's electronic book reader, the Nook, ... Survey suggests improving but weak Plains economy http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/survey-suggests-improving-but-weak-plains-economy-968642.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/survey-suggests-improving-but-weak-plains-economy-968642.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:14 EST OMAHA, Neb. — Business appears to be slowly improving in rural areas of 11 Midwest and Plains ... P&G says it's still interested in acquisitions http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/pg-says-its-still-interested-in-acquisitions-968628.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/pg-says-its-still-interested-in-acquisitions-968628.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:21 EST CINCINNATI — Procter&Gamble Co. is still interested in buying, and says size doesn't matter. J... Ex-Vivendi CEO: I made mistakes but never misled http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ex-vivendi-ceo-i-made-mistakes-but-never-misled-968631.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/ex-vivendi-ceo-i-made-mistakes-but-never-misled-968631.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:22 EST NEW YORK — Vivendi's former CEO says he made mistakes in his troubled bid to turn a French wat... Nebraska governor signs budget-cutting package http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/nebraska-governor-signs-budget-cutting-package-968625.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/nebraska-governor-signs-budget-cutting-package-968625.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:15 EST LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed into law $334 million in budget reductions ... W.Va. considers tax flexibility for localities http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/wva-considers-tax-flexibility-for-localities-968613.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/wva-considers-tax-flexibility-for-localities-968613.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:08 EST CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia's tax modernization project is back on, but that doesn't mea... 13 charged with mortgage and loan fraud in Oregon http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/13-charged-with-mortgage-and-loan-fraud-in-oregon-968589.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/13-charged-with-mortgage-and-loan-fraud-in-oregon-968589.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:31:09 EST EUGENE, Ore. — A federal grand jury in Eugene has indicted 13 people on mortgage and loan frau... Hibbett Sports gains after boosting 2010 forecast http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/hibbett-sports-gains-after-boosting-2010-forecast-968579.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/hibbett-sports-gains-after-boosting-2010-forecast-968579.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:14 EST SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc. rose Friday, a day after... Earnings Preview: Hormel Foods Corp. http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/earnings-preview-hormel-foods-corp-968575.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/earnings-preview-hormel-foods-corp-968575.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:14 EST MILWAUKEE — Hormel Foods Corp. reports results for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday before... Pfizer's Geodon gets expanded FDA approval http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/pfizers-geodon-gets-expanded-fda-approval-968561.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/pfizers-geodon-gets-expanded-fda-approval-968561.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:16 EST NEW YORK — Pfizer Inc. said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved Geodon as a part ... Earnings Preview: Tyson Foods Inc. http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/earnings-preview-tyson-foods-inc-968567.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/business/earnings-preview-tyson-foods-inc-968567.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:20 EST MILWAUKEE — Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest meat producer, is scheduled to report result...