Optimism Fades for Economic Boost By Year-End

Cautious consumers, retrenching manufacturers and scant signs of inflation are diminishing optimism about a breakout in economic growth in the final stretch of the year.

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Bayer CEO Sets Course With Monsanto Deal

Bayer CEO Werner Baumann just pulled off the deal of his career. Now, less than five months in as CEO, his career could hinge on his ability to close the $57 billion acquisition of Monsanto Co. agreed Wednesday and make the combination pay for investors.

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Apple Makes Changes to News App

Apple News will now allow publishers to sell subscriptions through the app, bringing back a major element of the old Apple Newsstand.

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After Disaster: One CEO's Hands-On Crisis Management

When floods struck Baton Rouge last month, Amedisys CEO Paul Kusserow made late-night runs to Lowe’s, donated cash and made sure his employees had fuel to get to work.

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EU Warns Online Sales Must Follow Competition Rules

The European Union’s antitrust regulator said manufacturers and film producers could face probes as they restrict the online sale of their wares in potential violation of antitrust rules.

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Oracle Earnings: What to Watch

Oracle Corp. is set to report financial results for its first fiscal quarter, ended in August, after the stock market closes Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.

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Pandora Launches Enhanced 'Plus' Service

Pandora Media has rolled out a new version of its ad-free internet radio service, allowing subscribers to replay songs, skip more of them and listen offline for the same $4.99 monthly price.

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