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SW Ind. county allowed to develop fertilizer plant

MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (AP) — The state won't stand in the way of a fertilizer plant that a Pakistan-based group is developing in southwestern Indiana despite reservations expressed

RetailMeNot plans to raise up to $230M in IPO

NEW YORK (AP) — RetailMeNot Inc. has announced plans to raise up to $230 million from an initial public offering of its common stock.

Smithfield Foods lays off 120 more at Va. plant

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Smithfield Foods Inc. is laying off 120 more workers as part of its previously announced closure of a Virginia facility that makes hot dogs and deli meat.

Sprint sues to stop Dish Clearwire buyout

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Sprint Nextel is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout offer for wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier

Warner, Atlantic sued over unpaid internships

NEW YORK (AP) — A former intern filed a class-action lawsuit Monday against Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records over his unpaid internship, similar to a spate of recent

Tesoro announces $75M sale of Hawaii refinery

HONOLULU (AP) — Tesoro Corp. says it has agreed to sell its refining operations in Hawaii to Par Petroleum Corp. for $75 million plus the market value of its working capital.

Google settles suit, clears way for stock split

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has settled a shareholder lawsuit to clear the way for a long-delayed split of the Internet search leader's stock.

Maine gas prices hold steady

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gas prices in Maine are essentially holding steady even as the national average falls slightly.

Lowe's offers to buy Orchard Supply for $205M

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Lowe's says it plans to expand its California presence with an acquisition of Sears spinoff Orchard Supply Hardware Stores for about $205 million in cash.

Company recalls weight loss supplements

MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida company is voluntarily recalling weight loss supplements called "JaDera" and "Xiyouji Qingzhi."

Union: Caterpillar to begin S. Milwaukee layoffs

SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — Union workers are getting indefinite layoff notices at Caterpillar Inc.'s South Milwaukee plant.

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Smithfield Foods' 4Q profit falls 63 percent

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc.'s profit sank nearly 63 percent in the fourth quarter as feed costs rose and its exports to China and Russia declined.

Boat maker expanding with new Fort Wayne factory

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A company making high-end pontoon boats is moving to a new location in Fort Wayne with plans to double its workforce over the next couple years.

Coty falls in 1st day trading as a public company

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of beauty products company Coty dropped in their first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Unpaid internships in jeopardy after court ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and

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