S&P downgrades Teekay over acquisition debt Standard & Poor's on Wednesday lowered its ratings on Canadian oil tanker operator Teekay Corp., already below investment-grade, on concern over debt taken on for acquisitions and fleet expansion. 27 Aug 2008
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South Dakota Indian gambling revenue down, US up A drop in revenue from South Dakota's American Indian casinos contrasts with the national picture and with state-sanctioned games. Casino City's Indian Gaming Industry Report shows Indian gambling revenue in the United States grew 5 percent in 2007, from $25.3 billion in 2006 to $26.5 billion last year. The money was generated by 425 facilities operated by 230 tribes in 28 states. 27 Aug 2008
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DC tourism rises, though experts predict downturn The number of visitors to Washington rose in 2007 and is holding steady this year, though tourism officials are bracing for a decline in 2009 because of the weakening U.S. economy, according to statistics released Wednesday. 27 Aug 2008
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Dollar trades mixed, gold is flat in Europe The U.S. dollar was mixed against other major currencies in European trading Wednesday. Gold was unchanged. The euro traded at $1.4691, up from $1.4650 late Tuesday in New York. In afternoon trading on Wednesday in New York, the euro fetched $1.4690. 27 Aug 2008
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Midday Glance: Chemicals companies Shares of some top chemicals companies are mixed at noon: Chemtura rose $.12 or 1.9 percent, to $6.50. 27 Aug 2008
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Today on the presidential campaign trail IN THE HEADLINES Obama and Biden plan post-convention bus tour of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan ... GOP 'war room' revs up as high-profile figures hit airwaves to slam Obama ... Democrats plan heavy presence at GOP convention, will greet delegates with Bush billboard 27 Aug 2008
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American Consolidated Media chief steps down Jeremy L. Halbreich has resigned as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of American Consolidated Media LLC, a company he founded 10 years ago. 27 Aug 2008
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Showdown at Booysendal? Mvela Resources replies to Khumama's allegation that 50m platinum group metal ounces have "disappeared". 27 Aug 2008
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PetroChina 1H profit down 35 pct, CNOOC up 89 pct Earnings results announced Wednesday by major Chinese oil companies were in line with expectations, with industry leader PetroChina's first-half net profit falling 34.5 percent amid rising losses in its refining business. 27 Aug 2008
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Early Glance: Chemicals companies Shares of some top chemicals companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Chemtura rose $.16 or 2.5 percent, to $6.54. 27 Aug 2008
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