Morning Edition: PNC calculates 12 Days of Christmas cost -- and it's up just a little this year

Confluence acquires Belgium data company; Black Friday shopping thins, though full-season sales still on track

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December 1, 2014 - Business news essential to Pittsburgh's leaders.

COMPANIES IN TODAY'S MORNING EDITION PNC Financial Services Confluence Orfival Gilead Sciences Mylan Inc. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Ohio Governor's Council of Economic Advisors The Pittsburgh Public Schools Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation United States Steel Horsehead Holding Delta Air Lines Pittsburgh International Airport Seven Springs Mountain Resort TRENDS & TOPICS IN TODAY'S MORNING EDITION Holiday sales Management Mergers and Acquisitions International Business TechFlash Pharmaceuticals Policy Economic Development Entertainment Leisure Stock Market

PNC calculates 12 Days of Christmas cost -- and it's up just a little this year How much will giving the gifts of the 12 days of Christmas set you back this year? PNC Financial Services Inc., in its PNC Christmas Price Index, estimates the true cost of Christmas in the song has risen, but by how much depends on whether you buy through traditional methods or online. Discuss Confluence acquires Belgium data company Financial terms of the deal weren't announced. Discuss Black Friday shopping thins, though full-season sales still on track The drop in sales this past weekend may be due in part to less emphasis on Black Friday, generally, among major retailers. Plus: Best Buy's website woes, Girl Scout cookies go digital, top business headlines, and notable upcoming earnings reports. Discuss Mylan in deal for drug to treat HIV in developing countries Nonexclusive license good for 112 nations. Discuss Read Morning Edition >> Personalities of Pittsburgh: Fed's Venkatu on navigating the Burgh 5 Things: Pittsburgh school's sponsorship of parade draws criticism Top 5: Pittsburgh region's largest hospital organizations Top 5: Largest Pittsburgh-region hospital locations/buildings Slideshow: Looking back at how the Pittsburgh hospital systems have changed over 25 years Read Morning Edition >> Featured Event Listings Thursday, December 11, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Winners Circle 2014 Thursday, December 11, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Bizwomen Connect (12/11/2014) View All Business Events >> Add Your Event To Our Calendar >>

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