June 21 (Bloomberg) — U.S. stocks fell the most in a month as Fifth Third Bancorp’s dividend cut and worse-than-estimated results from FedEx Corp. renewed concern that mortgage losses and a slowing economy will prolong the profit slump. More: continued here
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The Queen welcomed home her first Royal Ascot winner for nine years as Free Agent set out his Classic claims for 2009 in the Chesham Stakes. Trainer Richard Hannon nominated the Derby as next year’s big target for the juvenile, who made it two wins from two starts under Richard …
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The sharp rise in food prices is being felt acutely by poor families on food stamps, a trend which has not gone unrecognized in Washington. More: continued here
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The North Wales Police helicopter is involved in a search for two masked robbers after a post office raid. More: continued here
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