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1st credit union business loan made in state (Jul-26, 06:04 EDT )-- The U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Senator Tom Carper joined local elected officials and representatives of Newark-based American Spirit Federal Credit Union to mark the opening of Queen Bee Beauty Supply in Smyrna.
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Wall Street Shares Move Higher at Start of Week (Jul-26, 09:27 EDT )-- Traders were evaluating the European bank stress tests and an announcement from FedEx, which raised its earnings outlook.
Gadget Makers Forced to Look at Links to Congo War (Jul-26, 09:27 EDT )-- A new U.S. law requires companies to certify whether their products contain minerals from rebel-controlled mines in Congo and surrounding countries.
New Home Sales Jump From Record Low (Jul-26, 09:10 EDT )-- Sales of new single-family homes surged nearly 24 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 330,000. But May's number was revised downward to 267,000, the slowest pace on records dating back to 1963.
BP Is Expected to Replace Chief With American (Jul-26, 09:04 EDT )-- Robert Dudley, an American, will take over leadership of the company after repeated stumbles by Tony Hayward in responding to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Europe Starts Antitrust Inquiries Against I.B.M. (Jul-26, 08:20 EDT )-- The European Commission says that I.B.M. might have abused its dominant position on the mainframe computer market.
One Way to Figure Out Which Employees Belong (Jul-26, 08:11 EDT )-- I asked our employees to rate their colleagues on each of our core values.
Digesting the Stress Tests, With Approval (Jul-26, 07:31 EDT )-- Remarkably sanguine: That's the tone of the research notes still coming out from analysts in Europe as they peruse the data released Friday by the Committee of European Banking Supervisors.
For Hybrid Cars, a Hybrid Invention (Jul-26, 07:28 EDT )-- The patent for marrying lithion-ion batteries and capacitors is in the bag. But will automakers bite?
EU Formally Adopts New Sanctions Against Iran (Jul-26, 07:05 EDT )-- The package of sanctions targeting the country's foreign trade, banking and energy sectors will come into force in the next few weeks. The move was agreed to in principle by EU leaders in June.
Washington Memo: Elizabeth Warren’s Candidacy Raises a Partisan Debate (Jul-26, 06:45 EDT )-- Appointing Elizabeth Warren to the new financial post would please liberals and set off a confirmation fight.
Improving Home-Care Services, Creating Jobs (Jul-26, 05:00 EDT )-- Government spending to provide better home care for those in need would also provide economic stimulus, an economist writes.
Madoff Investors Who Gained May Face Lawsuits (Jul-26, 03:00 EDT )-- Investors who entrusted their money to Bernard Madoff and actually made money may be in for some unwelcome news. According to the Wall Street Journal, the man in charge of recovering money for Madoff's victims is preparing to file a wave of new...
Banks Unveil New Fees On Customers (Jul-26, 03:00 EDT )-- As banks grapple with fewer customers, and new government regulation, they are testing out new fees on customers to see how much they will tolerate. Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist for The New York Times, discusses what consumers can do.
Reports: BP May Oust Howard (Jul-26, 03:00 EDT )-- Tony Hayward reportedly will be sacked Monday as BP's CEO. The company is trying to recover from the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Ed Crooks, who is following the story for the Financial Times, offers his insight.
Ford To Unveil Fuel-Efficient Explorer (Jul-26, 03:00 EDT )-- Automaker Ford is unveiling Monday its new Ford Explorer. For years, the Explorer was the most popular SUV on the road, but fell out of favor when gas prices spiked.
Disabled Vets Get Chance To Become Entrepreneurs (Jul-26, 03:00 EDT )-- Six universities around the country now offer an all-expense paid course aimed at turning disabled soldiers into entrepreneurs. The program taps into skills learned while at war and allows these vets to create businesses they can run even with their...
Screenvision to Revamp Preshow Ads at Cinemas (Jul-26, 02:04 EDT )-- The cinema advertising company is trying to make ads before movies more entertaining by using celebrities and sponsors, and including cellphone interaction.
Drilling Down: Why Elite Shoppers Eschew Logos (Jul-26, 01:17 EDT )-- Low- and high-end fashion products tend to have less conspicuous brand markers than midprice goods.
Iams Prescription Cat Food Recalled Over Salmonella (Jul-25, 23:50 EDT )-- The manufacturer warned consumers about Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal dry cat food in 5.5-pound bags.
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