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Council predicts sustained growth Contrary to the views of most economists, President Donald Trump's administration expects the U.S. economy to keep booming over the next decade on the strength ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff Wire Reports - March 20, 2019

Rate to stay put as patience stressed, Fed watchers predict The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its key short-term interest rate unchanged today and to stress its new watchword -- "patient"-- in conveying its intent... by MARTIN CRUTSINGER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - March 20, 2019

Bayer loses 1st phase of trial over Roundup weed killer Bayer AG on Tuesday lost the first phase of a trial over claims its Roundup weed killer causes cancer and now moves to a second phase to determine liability and... by Joel Rosenblatt Bloomberg News - March 20, 2019

Chicago pot grower lands $90M in funding Grassroots Cannabis raised $90 million to expand its operations in Illinois and across the country, becoming the latest Chicago-based marijuana company to attra... by Ally Marotti Chicago Tribune - March 20, 2019

Markets gain early, finish lower U.S. stock indexes closed mostly lower Tuesday after a late-afternoon splash of selling erased early gains, ending a weeklong rally. by DAMIAN J. TROISE AND ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - March 20, 2019

Business news in brief Passengers surge at state's top airports March 20, 2019

Getting it straight Cooks Venture is capable of processing 700,000 chickens a week at its Oklahoma plant. An incorrect number, provided by Cooks Venture, was included in an article... March 20, 2019

News in brief Pay package $13.6M for Murphy USA chief March 20, 2019

Poultry system targeted by firm A new food company with ties to Northwest Arkansas said it wants to set itself apart by changing the chicken farming system and raising a better bird. by Nathan Owens - March 19, 2019

GM talks demanded by Trump President Donald Trump said Monday that he wants an immediate start to talks between General Motors Co. and the United Auto Workers, extending to a third day hi... by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS - March 19, 2019

Solar energy project set near Searcy Entergy Arkansas has agreed with NextEra Energy Resources LLC to build a 100-megawatt solar energy facility near Searcy in White County, the two companies said ... by David Smith - March 19, 2019

Study: Amazon brands' sales duds The explosion of Amazon.com Inc.'s private-label products -- batteries, baby wipes, jeans, tortilla chips, sofas -- has prompted concern that the world's bigges... by SPENCER SOPER BLOOMBERG NEWS - March 19, 2019

Discrimination rife in economics field, group's survey finds A survey released Monday by the American Economic Association is prompting calls for sweeping changes in the way women in the career field are treated. by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS - March 19, 2019

Lyft's initial public offering aiming for $19.6B valuation Lyft Inc. is seeking to raise as much as $2.1 billion in its initial public offering, valuing the firm at almost $20 billion. by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS - March 19, 2019

Local news lacking, Facebook says Facebook's effort to establish a service that provides its users with local news and information is being hindered by the lack of outlets where the company's te... by DAVID BAUDER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - March 19, 2019

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