From the Wires

BLOOMBERG: An attempted interest-rate increase fell short as the Russian currency dropped as much as 19 percent.

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC: AAA expects almost 99 million Americans to travel — via the ground or the air — which would be the most since 2001 when the group started keeping track.

CNN: Thirteen states tout gas for less than $2 a gallon. Two weeks ago, there was only one station in the country selling gas at that price.

BLOOMBERG: The country’s largest pet-supply chain was sold for $83 a share to BC Partners.

BLOOMBERG: Energy forecasters expect the price to continue to fall as demand drops.

ORLANDO SENTINEL: Jim Atchison and several employees are losing their jobs after sustained down period for the company brought on by the documentary Blackfish.

BLOOMBERG: The electronic store chain posted its 11th-straight quarterly loss, which was even worse than projections.

ASSOCIATED PRESS: The number trends indicate strong job security ahead of the holidays.

ASSOCIATED PRESS: The warehouse club giant’s shares hit record highs Wednesday morning.

ASSOCIATED PRESS: Los Angeles’ district attorney alleges company “continues to misrepresent and exaggerate background checks on drivers.”