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Except for his time in the military, James Coplin, 53, has lived his entire life in a modest brick house much like those of his neighbors in the 3600 block of Hickory Street.
Across the street is a stretch recently cleared of similar dwellings owned by St. Louis University. In their place is vacant ground, behind […]
Leaders working to forge a Pacific free trade bloc plan to announce an outline for achieving that goal at an annual Asia-Pacific summit this weekend, one of many initiatives aimed at keeping growth on track and fending off recession.
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk ended a meeting of regional trade ministers with praise for Japan’s decision […]
Olympus Corp. said Tuesday that top executives used acquisitions to hide massive losses, reversing denials of any wrongdoing as one of the largest accounting frauds in Japanese history tarnishes the nation’s corporate image.
Tokyo-based Olympus, which makes cameras and medical equipment, has been battered by a scandal over a $687 million payment for financial advice and […]
As growth slows in their traditional markets, wine makers from around the world are eager to tap demand in China but industry players say the increased competition and a lack of wine drinking culture mean it won’t be easy money.
Thousands of people attending a major wine and spirits trade fair last week in Hong Kong […]
A small crowd gathered outside the new Gordmans in Chesterfield Commons on Friday morning as company officials stood before a large purple ribbon and a pair of oversized scissors.
“We want you to never have to wait for a sale,” proclaimed Jeff Gordman, the company’s chief executive who was dressed in a pinstripe suit. “In fact, […]
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Japan’s government Friday approved spending $11.5 billion of public money to help the operator of the tsunami-hit nuclear power plant decontaminiate the site and dismantle the reactors.
Japan’s nuclear minister, Goshi Hosono, says the aid is meant as a preliminary installment to help cash-strapped Tokyo Electric Power Co. cover the massive cost of the work.
The 900 […]
They were once said to be like father and son, vacationing, signing deals, and socializing at the Kremlin together. But these days two of Russia’s richest men can’t stand each other _ and they’re trading insults in a spectacularly expensive public feud.
At more than $6.5 billion, the lawsuit brought by Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky against […]
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European leaders agreed Thursday morning on a crucial plan to reduce Greece’s debts and provide it with more rescue loans so that the faltering country can eventually dig out from under its debt burden.
After a marathon summit, EU President Herman Van Rompuy said that the deal will reduce Greece’s debt to 120 percent of its […]
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Group 360 Worldwide marketing company promoted Tim Rutter to president.
Affinity Center International, a subsidiary of Maritz Holdings Inc., added Jeanet Schroepfer as its chief growth officer/champion marketing and sales and Greg Heth and Giulietta Versiglia as product champions, all based in the St. Louis area.
Hughes marketing agency added Bryan Dodson as its digital traffic manager.
SSM […]
Chrysler Group LLC and the United Auto Workers negotiators agreed on a new four-year contract early Wednesday that creates 2,100 new jobs.
Chrysler also will invest $4.5 billion in its plants under the deal, which covers 26,000 U.S. workers.
“This agreement is the latest in a remarkable turnaround for Chrysler,” UAW Vice President General Holiefield said in […]
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