Peabody merger talks; Intel, Oracle layoffs: The National Observer Oct. 13

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After threatening bankruptcy as recently as two years ago, U.S. coal giant Peabody Energy Corp. has found its feet amid rising coal prices. It’s now reported to be considering a merger with an Australian competitor.

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St. Louis-based Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTU), the nation’s largest coal producer, is in confidential discussions with an Australian rival about a possible…

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