Major business events scheduled for Wednesday

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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve releases consumer credit data for August, 3 p.m.

WASHINGTON — House Financial Services Committee hearing on the over-the-counter derivative market.

WASHINGTON — The House Small Business Committee holds a hearing on the first-time buyer's $8,000 federal tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of November.

PITTSBURGH — Alcoa Inc. releases third-quarter financial results.

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. releases fourth-quarter financial results.

ST. LOUIS — Monsanto Co. releases fourth-quarter financial results.

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