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Factory Prices Down in the Euro Zone

Factory prices fell by 0.5% from September to October and by 1.4% year-to-year in the 17-country euro zone.

U.S. Manufacturing Hit Two-Year High in October

The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index reached 57.3% in October, the highest level since April 2011.

Cable Consolidation Still Leaves Programmers in Charge

Rumors are swirling about a consolidation of some sort between Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Charter Communications, the three biggest U.S. cable providers.

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Health Plans Cut in Anticipation of Obamacare Penalties

Large employers are increasing their employees’ healthcare costs — deductibles, copays, premiums and surcharges for family members eligible for coverage through other employers — in anticipation of higher costs associated with Obamacare.

Retailers Will Benefit from Pre-Thanksgiving Storms

Heavy storms are expected to cover the Eastern third of the United States Tuesday and Wednesday, but retailers could gain a boost Thursday and Friday when dry and cold weather is forecast for much of the country.