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Updated: June 19, 2013
THE NEWS: Men's Wearhouse Inc. says Wednesday it dismissed its founder and executive chairman George Zimmer, who appeared in many of its TV commercials with the slogan, "You're going to like the way you look.   Full Story
 
Key barometers in the Treasury market late Wednesday, compared with late Tuesday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $100 invested: Prices Today Previous Session 10-year note —$1.   Full Story
 
EASING BACK: Stocks slid and bond yields rose sharply after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank could start to pull back on its bond purchases later this year if the economy improves enough, and end the program by mid-2014.   Full Story
 
NEW YORK—Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Alcatel-Lucent SA, up 6 cents at $1.   Full Story
 
Stocks fell sharply Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank could slow its massive bond purchases this year and end them by mid-2014 if the economy improves enough.   Full Story
 
WASHINGTON— Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated).   Full Story
 
DALLAS—A government review finds that the merger of American Airlines and US Airways would reduce competition on more than 1,600 routes traveled by more than 53 million passengers.   Full Story
 
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NEW YORK—Stocks are closing sharply lower and bond yields are rising after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank could slow its massive bond purchases this year.   Full Story
 
Gold ended higher and grain contracts climbed in Wednesday trading. The August contract rose $7.10 to end at $1,374 per ounce.   Full Story
 
NEW YORK— Key currency exchange rates Wednesday, compared with late Tuesday in New York: Dollar vs: Exchange Rate Pvs Day Yen 96.   Full Story