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Steel Dynamics expects drop in 4Q earnings

Steel Dynamics Inc., the nation’s fifth-largest producer of carbon steel products, said Thursday it expects fourth-quarter
earnings to decline from third-quarter levels due to lower shipments and weaker profit margins at its metal recycling operations.

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GM reports $1.2B loss, says it shows progress

General Motors Co. said Monday it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better
than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business.

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Rich buying again, but middle class still hurting

Recent earnings reports from major retailers suggest that the wealthy, who pulled back their spending the hardest during the
financial meltdown last fall, are once again being enticed to open their wallets and going back to higher-end outlets. But
those on the lower economic rungs are still scrimping by, heading to Walmart for the basics.

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Noble Roman’s reports profit despite lower revenue

Indianapolis-based Noble Roman’s Inc. said late Monday that it posted a third-quarter profit of $459,535, or 2 cents per share—a 44-percent improvement over the same period last year. But revenue for the quarter fell to $1.9 million, from $2.2 million in 2008.

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Lilly reports $942 million profit in third quarter

Excluding special items, Eli Lilly and Co.’s earnings per share spike 22 percent on the strength of Alimta, Cymbalta and Humalog
sales. Lilly’s revenue rose 7 percent in the quarter over the same period of 2008,
to $5.56 billion.

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