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Report: R.I.’s public workers out-earn private sector
Rhode Island’s government workers collect higher compensation than their private-sector counterparts, according to a study compiled by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity. more
| 11/29/12
Bernanke says solving fiscal woes may bring ‘very good’ year
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said that an agreement on ways to reduce long-term federal budget deficits could remove an impediment to growth, while failure to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff would pose a “substantial threat” to the recovery. more
U.S. stock futures advance amid Obama optimism on budget talks
U.S. stock futures advanced, indicating that the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will gain for a second straight day, as President Barack Obama expressed confidence that he will reach a budget agreement with Congress. more
Political revenue drives Lin TV’s 3Q profits
LIN TV Corp.’s third-quarter revenue rose 36 percent to $133.1 million during the three months ended Sept. 30 when compared with the same period in 2011, the company announced Thursday. more
| 11/8/12
Table games head to Twin River but not Newport Grand
After yesterday’s election, casino games are headed to Twin River slot parlor in Lincoln but not to Newport Grand. more
| 11/7/12
U.S. stocks fall most since June after presidential elections
(Updated, 2 p.m.) U.S. stocks fell, driving the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index toward the biggest decline since June, as investor focus turned to the budget debate and Europe’s debt crisis following President Barack Obama’s re-election. more
Emerging stocks gain most in 3 weeks on Obama election win
Emerging-market stocks rose, driving the benchmark index to its biggest gain in three weeks, and currencies strengthened after U.S. President Barack Obama won re-election. more
U.S. stocks rise before election as dollar, Treasuries decline
U.S. stocks gained for a second day with commodities, while the dollar and Treasuries fell, as Americans headed to polls to elect a president. Australia’s dollar rallied as the central bank left interest rates unchanged. more
U.S. stocks little changed before elections amid Greek concern
U.S. stocks were little changed, after last week’s advance in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as Americans prepared to vote in presidential elections and amid growing concern that Greece will struggle to win a bailout. more
R.I., EDC sue Schilling, Stokes and 12 others on 38 Studios
(Updated, 5:00 p.m.) The state and R.I. Economic Development Corporation sued 38 Studios LLC founder Curt Schilling and 13 other institutions or individuals connected with the failed $75 million loan guarantee to the video company for allegedly misleading state officials about the deal’s risks. more
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