Wednesday, September 30, 2015

How the U.S. and OPEC Drive Oil Prices by JEREMY ASHKENAS, ALICIA PARLAPIANO and HANNAH FAIRFIELD


By JEREMY ASHKENAS, ALICIA PARLAPIANO and HANNAH FAIRFIELD

The global price of a barrel of oil remains near its lowest point since the depths of the 2009 recession.

Published: September 30, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Slowdown Continues for China in Factories by NEIL GOUGH


By NEIL GOUGH

The slump in manufacturing continued to worsen in September, the latest sign that the country’s economic slowdown appears to be sharpening.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Lauren Asserts His Control After Naming of New Chief by HIROKO TABUCHI


By HIROKO TABUCHI

In a memo to employees after the naming of a new chief executive, Ralph Lauren said he would still be in charge of his company.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Paul Taubman Taking Reins of Investment Bank With Blackstone Ties by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED


By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

Paul J. Taubman is heading a publicly traded investment bank formed from the merger of his own operations and the advisory arm of the Blackstone Group.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Risky Strategy Sinks Small Hedge Fund by ALEXANDRA STEVENSON and MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN


By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON and MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN

Spruce Alpha fared worse than most in August, losing investors 48 percent of their money, documents show.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Successful Auction for Oil Drilling Rights in Mexico Follows Weak Debut by ELISABETH MALKIN


By ELISABETH MALKIN

The Mexican government put five oil production blocks up for auction on Wednesday and awarded three, a much more successful outcome than the first such auction in July.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Ford Windstar Minivans Recalled for a Second Time by CHRISTOPHER JENSEN


By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN

Ford is again recalling about 340,000 Windstar minivans from 1998 to 2003 because an earlier effort to fix a rear axle that could break might not have been done properly.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Surgery Partners’ I.P.O. Prices Shares at $19, Below Expectation by LESLIE PICKER


By LESLIE PICKER

Surgery Partners, backed by the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, had hoped to price its offering at $23 to $26 a share.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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3 Women Join Ranks of Bill Cosby’s Accusers by SYDNEY EMBER


By SYDNEY EMBER

Gloria Allred, who represents more than 20 of Mr. Cosby’s accusers, said it was too late for the women to take legal action because the statute of limitations had expired.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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U.A.W. Members Are Said to Reject Fiat Chrysler Contract by BILL VLASIC and MARY M. CHAPMAN


By BILL VLASIC and MARY M. CHAPMAN

Unofficial tallies indicated that autoworkers were soundly rejecting the contract. It would be the first time in more than 20 years they had turned down a contract negotiated by their union.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Carole Little, Fashion Designer for Working Women, Dies at 80 by WILLIAM GRIMES


By WILLIAM GRIMES

Ms. Little’s sportswear found an eager audience among working women who sought affordable style, and her clothing adorned stars like Lauren Hutton and Jane Fonda.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Lagarde Predicts Sluggish, Uneven Growth in Global Economy by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said advanced economies would most likely rebound slightly while developing countries would keep slowing.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Viacom Names Sean Atkins Head of MTV by EMILY STEEL


By EMILY STEEL

Mr. Atkins, formerly of Discovery Communications, will succeed Stephen Friedman, who has been at MTV since 2008.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Chick-fil-A Brings Its Sandwich, and Its Values, to New York by STEPHANIE STROM


By STEPHANIE STROM

The fast-food chain, known for its simple chicken sandwich and its conservative Christian values, is opening its first full-service store in New York.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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U.S. Businesses Add 200,000 Jobs, ADP Survey Shows by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The federal government will issue its official jobs report for September on Friday, with forecasts for a gain of 206,000 jobs.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Volkswagen Names New Porsche Chief, Promoting From Within by JACK EWING


By JACK EWING

As the German automaker fills gaps created by its diesel scandal, it continues to look to insiders.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Merger Boom Extends Its Run by LESLIE PICKER


By LESLIE PICKER

There were fewer deals in the third quarter, but their dollar volume exceeded $1 trillion.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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For VW, Costs of Emissions-Test Cheating Will Outweigh Gains by OLAF STORBECK


By OLAF STORBECK

Skimping on emissions technology probably saved VW a measly $4.8 billion, less than it has so far set aside to meet recall costs.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Loan Servicers Faulted for Some Student Loan Problems


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A Lifesaving Smartphone App Inspired by a Brush With Tragedy by GLENN RIFKIN


By GLENN RIFKIN

His father’s fall from a snowy rooftop spurred Michael Martin to help found a start-up whose mission is to better connect smartphones and 911 centers.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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The Other Victims of the Volkswagen Scandal: Dealers by JAD MOUAWAD


By JAD MOUAWAD

The emissions scandal, which could scare away buyers, is the latest strain in what has become a tense relationship between dealers and the company.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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E.U. Sets Course for U.S.-Style Lending to Stimulate Growth by JAMES KANTER


By JAMES KANTER

The plan, promoted by an official who had business ties to the London finance industry, is intended to encourage venture capital and fund-raising in the region.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Senator Warren to Join Call to Alter Sales of Distressed Loans by Unknown Author


By Unknown Author

Housing advocates want not-for-profit organization to have a better shot at winning mortgages put up for auction.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Rio Tinto Agrees to Sell Coal Mine Stake for $606 Million by BRETT COLE


By BRETT COLE

The mining giant is seeking to pare its debt as commodity prices are mired in a global slump.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Wall St. Rises After Global Gains by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shares of Ralph Lauren and Chesapeake Energy were rising after corporate moves were announced.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Uber Executives Go on Trial in Paris by AURELIEN BREEDEN and MARK SCOTT


By AURELIEN BREEDEN and MARK SCOTT

The two executives face charges related to UberPop, the ride-hailing service’s low-cost alternative, which is illegal in France.

Published: October 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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