2012 Buick Verano: Responsive Maneuverability Plus Smartphone Connectivity
Vehicle of the Week
2012-05-21
On the road, this luxury sedan is engineered to grip the road with full-function traction control and responsive maneuverability. Read the complete article
JPMorgan Loss Rattles Stocks
Dow, S&P and Nasdaq all start down; giant bank reported $2 billion loss after market closed Thursday
2012-05-11
CNNMoney staff
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- U.S. stocks opened lower Friday, led by a sell-off in financial shares after banking giant JPMorgan said it would suffer a $2 billion trading loss. Read the complete article
Many Americans Are Too Broke to Go Bankrupt
Filing the most common form of consumer bankruptcy costs a steep $1500
2012-05-07
Blake Ellis, CNN
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- This year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to be too broke to file for bankruptcy. Read the complete article
Seattle-Area Company Aims to Mine Resource-Rich Asteroids
Planetary Resources has eye on precious metals to bring back to Earth and other materials that could help crafts refuel in space
2012-04-25
Jason Hanna and Brad Lendon CNN
(CNN) -- Eric Anderson and Peter Diamandis pioneered the business of sending millionaire tourists to space. Now they want to mine asteroids for what they say will be tens of billions of dollars worth of resources annually for use on Earth and beyond. Read the complete article
Obama's Buffett Rule Impact on Taxes, Jobs
Only around one out of every 1,000 Americans would face higher payments
2012-04-16
Alan Fram The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's proposal to impose a "Buffett rule" tax on the rich is generating enormous political wattage, but the plan itself would directly affect only a tiny fraction of Americans. Read the complete article
Circus Evolves Amid Market, Regulatory Challenges
Ringling Bros. modernizes to compete with other entertainment options, but maintaining tradition is also imperative
2012-04-10
Matthew Barakat AP Business Writer
VIENNA, Va. (AP) -- Nicole and Alana Feld come from a long line of circus folk, so they are well aware of the challenge of bringing a century-and-a-half old attraction to families with VIENNA, Va. (AP) -- Nicole and Alana Feld come from a long line of circus folk, so they are well aware of the challenge of bringing a century-and-a-half old attraction to families with many entertainment choices.any entertainment choices. Read the complete article
Coca-Cola Ends Ties to Conservative Law Writers
Move comes just hours after Black advocacy group starts boycott of soda giant
2012-04-05
Suzanne Gamboa The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Coca-Cola Co. has terminated its relationship with a conservative group seen by some as an incubator for a string of new state voter ID laws and a marketer of laws like Florida's "Stand Your Ground" self-defense statute. Read the complete article
US Unemployment Claims Hit 4-Year Low of 357,000
Numbers suggest employers have been hiring at a healthy pace
2012-04-05
Christopher S. Rugaber AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to a four-year low last week, suggesting employers kept hiring in March at a healthy pace. Read the complete article
French Socialist's Big Idea: Tax the Rich
Sarkozy rival’s plan to levy 75 percent tax on millionaires proves popular
2012-04-03
Sarah DiLorenzo The Associated Press
PARIS (AP) -- French presidential candidate Francois Hollande, leading in polls but lacking in ideas that stick in voters' minds, finally dropped a bombshell: As president, he would levy a 75 percent tax on anyone who makes more than (EURO)1 million ($1.33 million) a year. Read the complete article
Watchdog: Housing Regulator Should Be More Active
Report says FHFA is understaffed and can’t properly monitor Fannie and Freddie
2012-03-29
Christopher S. Rugaber AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A government watchdog says the top U.S. housing regulator should take a more active role in overseeing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have received huge infusions of taxpayer cash. Read the complete article