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How a major U.S. farm lender left a trail of defaults, lawsuits

After completing a credit review in a half-hour phone call, a BMO Harris Bank underwriter cleared $12 million in loans for Ohio corn and soybean producer Greg Kruger in 2013.



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Futures edge higher on upbeat earnings

U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday, after another batch of strong corporate earnings eased concerns over domestic growth and the fallout from the prolonged U.S.-China trade war.



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Clean getaway: Meat waste joins biofuels at luxury jet show

At the world's biggest industry show in Las Vegas luxury jets are luring buyers with their sleek silhouettes, plush cabins - and increasingly, their use of alternative fuels.



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Harley-Davidson tops forecasts as international sales improve

Harley-Davidson Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly profits on Tuesday and stuck to its full-year shipment forecast, allaying fears of another hit from European import tariffs and a further slump in sales in its main U.S. market.



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P&G raises FY forecast on higher demand for beauty products

Procter & Gamble Co on Tuesday raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts after a better-than-expected first quarter, powered by demand for its premium beauty brands such as SK-II and China Olay.



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Exxon to face trial in New York investor fraud lawsuit

Exxon Mobil Corp on Tuesday will face trial in a lawsuit by New York's attorney general accusing it of misleading investors about the risks of climate change regulations to its business.



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UTC expects Boeing to maintain 737 MAX production rate in 2019

United Technologies expects its customer Boeing to keep producing 42 737 MAX planes per month in 2019, allaying fears of a manufacturing pause that could cost billions of dollars in losses for the planemaker and its suppliers, Chief Financial Officer Akhil Johri told Reuters on Tuesday.



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Lockheed Martin profit up but forecasts lower cash flow in 2020; shares slip

Lockheed Martin Corp raised its estimate for 2019 earnings on Tuesday as quarterly profit climbed 9.2% amid improved sales of its F-35 fighter jets, but shares fell in premarket trading after it forecast lower cash flow next year.



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UPS COO's retirement overshadows e-commerce fueled profit rise

United Parcel Service Inc's e-commerce fueled quarterly profit beat on Tuesday was overshadowed by news that Jim Barber, widely viewed as the world's biggest parcel delivery firm's next leader, would retire at year-end.



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McDonald's posts rare profit miss, shares down 4%

McDonald's Corp reported a quarterly profit that missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years as it invested heavily in sprucing up U.S. outlets and speeding up delivery, sending its shares down 4%.



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European stocks inch up on earnings, sterling hovers before Brexit votes

European shares eked out small gains on Tuesday as talk of progress in China-U.S. trade talks was offset by mixed corporate earnings, while sterling held below $1.30 ahead of another crucial Brexit vote.



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Not well? Your credit card debt could be making you sick

Americans are taking on ever-increasing amounts of debt and it's harming their overall health and relationships, according to researchers.

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P&G raises full-year forecast after beauty, healthcare brands drive profit beat

Procter & Gamble Co on Tuesday raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts after a better-than-expected first quarter, powered by demand for its premium beauty and toothpaste brands.



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Hasbro misses profit estimates as costs jump on tariff threat

Hasbro Inc fell short of Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday, as the threat of tariffs on toys imported from China ramped up shipping and warehousing costs, sending its shares down 7%.



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Oil prices rise on prospects for U.S.-China trade deal

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after China signaled progress in trade talks with the United States, but gains were capped by bearish forecasts of a buildup in U.S. crude stockpiles.



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