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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Jobless aid applications decline to 289,000
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign of solid job security and growing confidence among employers. The Labor Department says weekly unemployment benefits applications dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 289,000. More at the AP.
Hedge funds lead financial firms’ flow into Miami
“Hedge funds have been moving from New York and elsewhere to Miami,” said attorney Carlos Deupi, chairman of the Miami Finance Forum. “The hedge fund industry has been expanding in sync with Miami’s expansion as a global financial center.” More at Miami Today.
SpaceX launch from Cape delayed to January
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A series of issues are working against the launch, including a recent static fire test that did not run its full duration, according to SpaceX. Out of an abundance of caution, the company wants to execute a second test before launch. More at Florida Today.
Florida bankers debate business opportunities in Cuba
Leaders of two major Florida banking groups have opposing views on the prospects of doing business in Cuba, now that President Obama has decided to restore economic ties with the island nation. More at the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Research study uncovers small business predictions for 2015
Once the holiday sparkle fades, business owners and entrepreneurs will need to refocus and make decisions likely to impact their business in 2015. Before coming to any conclusions, entrepreneurs should be aware of some business revelations uncovered by the Q3 Spark Business Barometer. More at Fox54.
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