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Highlights from the Fed's US economic survey

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday found that the economy grew modestly in the late summer, bolstered by solid gains in housing. The report is based on anecdotal information from the regional districts and covers the period from mid-August to

Earns schedule for selected cos. in advertising

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By The Associated Press Later this month, several companies that sell advertising will begin releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. The reports will generally cover the July-September period, though some companies have fiscal quarters that depart from that. Here's the

Analyst: Newspaper ad declines to abate in 2013

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

NEW YORK (AP) - Advertising revenue declines for companies that publish newspapers will slow slightly in 2013, thanks to a modestly improving economy and some stabilization in the real estate market, an analyst said Wednesday. Benchmark analyst Ed Atorino said in a research note Wednesday that he

Wal-Mart to accelerate small store growth

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIOAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. gave investors what they were looking for: a promise that it will keep delivering strong results even as it becomes more disciplined in its spending on new stores. Its stock hit an all-time high Wednesday, extending a

Pro-Romney super PAC plans 4-state TV ad blitz

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By BETH FOUHYAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - An independent group supporting Republican Mitt Romney is launching a major TV advertising push in four presidential battleground states. American Crossroads announced the new ad campaign Wednesday. The spot, titled "Four More," says Americans would

Baidu shares fall after Credit Suisse downgrade

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of Baidu Inc. slid Tuesday after a Credit Suisse analyst downgraded the Chinese Internet company, citing concerns over a weaker-than-expected advertising market and growing competition. THE SPARK: The analyst, Wallace Cheung, cut his rating to "Underperform" from "Neutral"

WH race contested in far fewer states than in past

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - So much for Mitt Romney's plans to compete for Democratic-trending Michigan or Pennsylvania. And what about President Barack Obama's early hopes of fighting it out for Republican-tilting Arizona, Georgia or Texas? Forget them.

Feds seek full court review of cigarette warnings

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By MICHAEL FELBERBAUMAP Tobacco Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The U.S. government is asking a federal appeals court to rehear a challenge to a Food and Drug Administration requirement that tobacco companies to put large graphic health warnings on cigarette packages to show that smoking can

Earns schedule for selected cos. in advertising

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

Big Bird flies high in 2012 presidential campaign

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By BETH FOUHYAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Big Bird is flying high in the 2012 presidential campaign. President Barack Obama's campaign deployed the beloved "Sesame Street" icon in a new TV ad Tuesday mocking Mitt Romney for saying he would defund public broadcasting if elected. The