Eastern U.s. Faces Potential For Large Earthquake Losses

The magnitude 5.8 quake that struck central Virginia today was unusual for the area. But parts of the Eastern Seaboard still face a high risk of earthquake damage and casualties, in some cases higher than that of cities on the West Coast.

Eastern U.S. Faces Potential for Large Earthquake Losses

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Verizon Workers Ending Strike Helps Carrier Mitigate Losses

Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Verizon Communications Inc. said 45,000 striking workers will begin returning to the job tonight while talks continue, a truce that may help the carrier avoid losses a prolonged walkout would have caused.

Verizon Workers Ending Strike Helps Carrier Mitigate Losses

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Verizon Employees Ending Strike May Help Carrier Mitigate Losses

Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Verizon Communications Inc. said 45,000 striking workers will begin returning to the job tonight while talks continue, a truce that may help the carrier avoid losses a prolonged walkout would have caused.

Verizon Employees Ending Strike May Help Carrier Mitigate Losses

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In Europe, Bank Losses Stabilize, Report Says

The central bank said that a sovereign debt crisis or an economic slowdown remained an issue, but that the situation had improved in the last few months.

In Europe, Bank Losses Stabilize, Report Says

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