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Oberhelman to retire in March; Umpleby named new CEO
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- Published on Monday, 17 October 2016 09:14
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. will undergo several changes at the top in the next six months, the company announced Monday.
Doug Oberhelman, chairman and CEO since 2009, will leave the CEO position at the end of the year and the chairmanship at...
Ameren Corp. increases quarterly dividend
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- Published on Friday, 14 October 2016 16:08
- Written by PRNewswire
The board of directors of Ameren Corporation on Friday declared a quarterly cash dividend on its...
AARP: Concerns about Social Security ignored during debate
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- Published on Monday, 10 October 2016 14:58
- Written by The Peorian
An official with AARP said Monday that voters concerned...
Cat maintains cash dividend in Q3
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 16:38
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. announced Wednesday it will maintain its quarterly cash dividend of 77 cents a share.
The company’s Board of Directors voted to maintain the dividend and make it payable Nov. 19 to stockholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 24.
"I am proud that...
Cat YTD stock performance tops DJIA through first three quarters
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 October 2016 17:32
- Written by Paul Gordon
Despite a gloomy year to date, Caterpillar Inc. has been the best performer of the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average through the first three quarters of 2016, according to Wall Street experts.
And it appears headed toward a strong fourth quarter,...
Millennials deconstructed: Our largest generation's beliefs about politics
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 16:49
- Written by PRNewswire
The impending presidential election has already become one of the most tempestuous in history....
Halloween spending expected to reach record high
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 October 2016 12:59
- Written by The Peorian
Americans are planning to splurge on their favorite candy and costumes this Halloween season, according to the National Retail Federation.
The NRF’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics says total spending...
Ritschel named interim CEO of Riverfront Museum
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- Published on Monday, 10 October 2016 15:28
- Written by Paul Gordon
Debbie Ritschel will be interim CEO of the Peoria Riverfront Museum for the second time, the museum’s board of directors announced Monday.
Ritschel, former general manager of the Peoria Civic Center, served...
Wounded Warrior Project to continue filling gaps in FY2017
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- Published on Monday, 03 October 2016 16:35
- Written by PRNewswire
Having recently surpassed its monumental goal of serving more than 2,500 post-9/11 combat warriors – including their families and caregivers – through its mental health...
