Producers of metals and other raw materials were flat ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy statement.

German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp said it has entered into negotiations with investment firm Carlyle over the possible partial sale of its marine systems business to Carlyle.

International Paper has tapped Andrew Silvernail to succeed Mark Sutton as chief executive of the paper-products maker, effective May 1.


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