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Stocks advanced Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated that it will consider raising its benchmark interest rate at its December meeting. The prospect of higher interest rates set off a rally in banking stocks, and energy stocks rose with the price of oil. The Nasdaq Composite index added 65.55 points, or 1.3 percent, to 5,095.69.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Half a century to the day since they closed out the Gateway Arch's construction, workers whose nerves of steel helped build it reunited Wednesday for its anniversary, some joking that the now-iconic stainless-steel monument has aged better than they have. In the city's downtown, hundreds who turned out for a brief observance in the Arch's shadow heard two firefighters ring a bell five times shortly after 11 a.m. — homage to that moment the last and highest of 142 stainless steel sections was tucked into place. Читать дальше...

The National Retail Federation estimates that 20 million pet owners will dress their pets this Halloween, spending $350 million on the costumes. The online marketplace eBay had 1.5 million pet costumes for sale on Oct. 21 out of 800 million items listed for sale, with 159 million active customers in 200 countries, said Zoher Karu, vice president of global optimization and data for eBay. "There does not seem to be a ceiling on what people are willing to spend on their pets," said Michael Esposito... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress passed a bill Wednesday that delays for at least three years the mandate for railroads to put long-sought safety technology in place, and extends the government's authority to spend money on transportation programs. Railroads have already had seven years to install PTC, but most aren't expected to meet the end-of-year deadline to put it into operation on all tracks that carry passenger trains or are used to haul liquids that turn into toxic gas if spilled. Positive train control relies on GPS... Читать дальше...

Forecasters also called for sustained winds of possibly up to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph in some areas and 2-3 inches of rain along the Interstate 95 corridor from the upper Mid-Atlantic into New England. Utility National Grid said it had 75 outside contractors and 40 more internal workers on standby in New England in case of widespread power outages, spokesman David Graves said.

The defense contractor will build the Air Force's next big bomber and it raised its earnings outlook. The candy maker reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit but revenue fell short and it cut its guidance for the year. The medical device maker reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue, while giving an upbeat outlook.

Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont, said he was "extremely surprised at how hawkish" the Fed sounded in its statement Wednesday — meaning inclined to raise rates. Patrick O'Keefe, director of economic research at the accounting firm CohnReznick, says he's unsure whether Wednesday's statement makes a December rate hike more likely. Michael Feroli, an economist at JPMorgan Chase and a former Fed staffer, said, "The Fed sent its clearest signal yet that, pending decent data, it has... Читать дальше...

On Oct. 29, 1929, the U.S. stock market crashed and the Great Depression began.

Back in April, Starwood announced its board was exploring strategic options for the hotel company. First the Wall Street Journal reported that three Chinese companies were seeking government approval to place bids for Starwood. A merger of the two would help the new company better compete with hotel giants Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and Intercontinental Hotels Group, all which have more than 4,000 properties and roughly 700,000 rooms each.

The campaign for Seattle’s record $930 million Let’s Move Seattle property levy has discovered a pre-Halloween devil figure and is spending its energy Wednesday putting a pointed hat on Aurora Avenue property owner Faye Garneau, who has bankrolled a group called Keep Seattle Affordable that opposes the levy. Garneau is a “wealthy anti-tax, anti-transit zealot” who is “almost single handedly trying to kill” the Let’s Move Seattle levy for “self serving motives,” said an e-mail blast from consultant Sandeep Kashek... Читать дальше...

The plan announced Wednesday would bring the "Google Fiber" service to Jacksonville and Tampa in Florida in addition to Oklahoma City if company officials can work out the logistics with local governments. Google Fiber, now part of the recently created Alphabet Inc., promises to deliver online content at speeds up to 100 times faster than existing Internet service providers while charging comparable prices.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. In 2012, Joel Vandenbrink hiked the Wonderland Trail solo. It’s a 93-mile loop that essentially circles the base of Mount Rainier—all the way around, up and down, a total of 22,000 feet of elevation gain. It is a bone-crushing, back-breaking hike no matter how you do it,... The post Perhaps the Most Adventurous IPA Ever appeared first on Beer News.

The Committee expects that, with appropriate policy accommodation, economic activity will expand at a moderate pace, with labor market indicators continuing to move toward levels the Committee judges consistent with its dual mandate. Inflation is anticipated to remain near its recent low level in the near term but the Committee expects inflation to rise gradually toward 2 percent over the medium term as the labor market improves further and the transitory effects of declines in energy and import prices dissipate. Читать дальше...

Fed policymakers add a specific reference to their December meeting: "In determining whether it will be appropriate to raise the target range at its next meeting, the Committee will assess progress--both realized and expected--toward its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation." The Fed sees some parts of the economy doing better than last month: "Household spending and business fixed investment have been increasing at solid rates in recent months, and the housing sector has improved... Читать дальше...

Jones is so unlikeable that spending 100 minutes with him on screen is as unpleasant as languishing over a bad meal — you just want to kind of walk away and find something better. "Burnt" is further hampered by narrative loose ends, clunky, explanatory dialogue, and a love interest (Siena Miller) who behaves as no real woman would. Osage County, Burnt follows Jones' efforts to restore his cooking career after a bout of bad behavior and return to Michelin Star status. Introduced as a talented up-and-coming... Читать дальше...

The Seattle Public Library may just get a new name, if a board of trustees vote today goes in favor of the rebranding.

A Federal Way man wrongly accused in a violent kidnapping has settled with the city of Seattle for $35,000.

Breakout opportunities for Tar Heels, Cougars North Carolina and Washington State have quietly moved into position to have big seasons and contend for conference titles. With victories this weekend, the Tar Heels and Cougars will start to make some noise. The winner moves into first in the ACC Coastal, where Duke looks to be the only other serious threat to reach the conference title game. The Tar Heels have the ACC's top offense and maybe the most overlooked quarterback in the country in Marquise Williams. Читать дальше...

Indexes rise in midday trading; oil prices surge The price of crude oil rose sharply after Pemex, the national oil company of Mexico, said it received permission to swap crude oil with the U.S. That could represent a step toward ending the U.S.'s ban on exporting crude. Northrop Grumman surged $10.61, or 5.9 percent, to $191.21 after the defense contractor said it received a contract worth up to $80 billion to build new bombers for the Air Force. Apple gained $3.04, or 2.7 percent, to $117.59... Читать дальше...

For several years, they'd lived in a townhome in the Museum District, but the couple wanted to move to West University Place before their children - a 6-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son - were old enough to start school. The 1990s homes they kept finding in West U didn't suit them, she says: "The formal living, the formal dining, that's just not the way we live our life." In January, the Agrawals moved into a four-bedroom, 3,200-square-foot house that has everything they wanted: open spaces... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Transit officials say a commuter in Philadelphia has been zapped with a stun gun and thrown onto train tracks during a robbery and barely missed being electrocuted. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority officials say the man was dozing in a car on the Market-Frankford elevated line as it pulled into Millbourne Station early Sunday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy has resembled an especially dizzying roller-coaster ride this year, with a hurtling dive followed by a steep climb leading to yet another slide. On Thursday, when the government issues its first of three estimates of growth in the July-September quarter, it's expected to show an economy slumping from global weakness and reduced corporate stockpiling — but poised to rise again. Economists' consensus forecast, according to FactSet, is that the economy... Читать дальше...

In a survey released in September by Bank of the West, 80 percent of nearly 500 small business owners called the economy a barrier to growth. There are indeed signs the U.S. economy may be slowing because of weakness in trading partners like China and Canada. Owners' caution was clear in September hiring reports, including one from payroll company ADP that counted 37,000 new jobs at its small business customers, down 63 percent from a monthly average of nearly 100,000 the first eight months of the year. Читать дальше...