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Arch Coal 2Q profit surges on global sales

Arch Coal 2Q profit surges on global sales

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Arch Coal Inc. said Friday it reversed losses from a year ago during the second quarter, handily beating Wall Street's expectations on the strength of global markets and a nearly 40 percent jump in sales.

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Delta, Frontier drop Aspen flights

Delta, Frontier drop Aspen flights

ASPEN (AP) - Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines won't be flying to Aspen this winter, cutting air traffic to the ski resort an estimated 20 percent. [ more... ]

Stocks fall amid uncertainty over the economy

Stocks fall amid uncertainty over the economy

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are ending a choppy day with a modest loss as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals. [ more... ]

Initial jobless claims drop to 457,000

Initial jobless claims drop to 457,000

WASHINGTON (AP) - New jobless claims fell last week for the third time in four weeks but remain elevated. [ more... ]

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