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May 17, 2012

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Schilling's Video Game Co. Asks R.I. For More Help

Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is asking Rhode Island for additional help to save his video game company, prompting state leaders to consider whether the firm is viable enough to justify the investment. READ MORE

Mueller Confirms Preliminary Probe Of JPMorgan

FBI Director Robert Mueller says the bureau has launched a preliminary investigation of JPMorgan Chase & Co. following a $2 billion trading loss at the bank. READ MORE

Shareholders Sue JPMorgan Over $2B Trading Loss

Shareholders of JPMorgan Chase & Co. have filed two lawsuits against the nation's biggest bank, accusing it and its leaders of taking excessive risk and causing a monumental $2 billion trading loss. READ MORE

Facebook IPO Could Mean Up To $2.1B For Calif.

Facebook's public stock offering this week is projected to generate between $1.6 billion and $2.1 billion through mid-2013 for California's budget as shareholders cash in their shares. READ MORE

Deere Fiscal 2Q Profit Rises, Beats Expectations

Deere is posting a 17 percent spike in profits for the second quarter is raising its outlook for the year, with farm receipts expected to hit historic heights. READ MORE

Target's 1Q Profits Up 1.2 Percent

Target Corp. is reporting a 1.2 percent increase in first-quarter profit as the discount chain pulled in more shoppers with its food and trendy fashions. READ MORE

U.S. Factory Output Rose In April On Stronger Autos

U.S. factory output increased in April, helped by a gain in auto production. Busier factories have driven stronger hiring this year and helped the economy grow. READ MORE

American Airlines Ground Workers Split On Contract

American Airlines ground workers split over the company's final contract offer that would spare some jobs targeted for elimination. READ MORE

Facebook Raises IPO Price As Offering Nears

Facebook is raising the price at which it plans to sell stock to the public. READ MORE

Geither: JPMorgan Loss Shows Need For Tough Rules

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner says the recent $2 billion trading loss by JPMorgan "helps make the case" for tougher rules on financial institutions as regulators continue to implement the 2010 law policing Wall Street. READ MORE

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