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Business News June 2, 2008  RSS feed
Jobless rate rises in May
     The nation’s unemployment rate jumped to 5.5 percent in May. That is the biggest one-month jump in unemployment since February 1986 say economists.
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Synovus Bank ribbon-cutting for new branch
     Synovus Bank will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, June 5 at their newest branch located at 1440 Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park.
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Fidelity announces the sale of approximately 20 percent of Sedgwick CMS
     Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) , a leading provider of title insurance, specialty insurance, claims management services and information services, today announced the sale of approximately 20 percent of its ownership stake in the parent company of Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. ("Sedgwick CMS") to UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) .
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South Africa-based company establishes new facility in Jacksonville
     Big Lift Trucks (BLT), a South African-based company that handles and refurbishes heavy duty forklifts and container handling equipment used at seaport facilities, has selected Jacksonville as their new U.S. headquarters.
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Cornerstone unveils two research studies at Roundtable
     The first study, The Jacksonville, Florida Area Labor Availability Report conducted by The Pathfinders, showed results of a study of our region’s workforce that summarizes existing employee skills and highlights growth opportunities within our targeted industries.
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Smart Shopping ... Online
     It's out there, it's easy and, believe it or not, it saves you money. Online shopping is a booming business that has witnessed consumers spend more than $34 billion in 2007. While most people turn to online shopping for the sake of convenience, savvy shoppers have discovered that many retailers now offer savings for online purchases.
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