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Small business loan programs need cash ASAP (Aug-24, 05:00 EDT )-- Many state programs that help small businesses get loans they need to survive or expand are in jeopardy, victims of the economic downturn and state budget gaps.
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Wall Street Pushed Lower by Housing Report (Aug-24, 09:49 EDT )-- The tone for Wall Street’s retreat was set before the opening bell with markets in Asia and Europe also falling.
Home Sales at Lowest Level in More Than a Decade (Aug-24, 09:47 EDT )-- The National Association of Realtors said that the seasonally adjusted annual sales rate of 3.83 million was 25.5 percent below the level last July.
Existing Home Sales Hit 15-Year Low In July (Aug-24, 09:00 EDT )-- The National Association of Realtors says sales of previously occupied homes fell by more than 27 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.83 million. It was the largest monthly drop on records dating back to 1968. June's sales pace...
Hacker’s Arrest Offers Peek Into Crime in Russia (Aug-24, 08:50 EDT )-- American authorities said Vladislav A. Horohorin headed “one of the most sophisticated organizations of online financial criminals in the world.â€
Problems This Week (Aug-24, 07:28 EDT )-- On hiring the right person, paying the right wages, and managing sales people.
Good Intentions, Bad Policy (Aug-24, 07:10 EDT )-- Changes in public policy produce changes in people's behavior, and not always what the policy makers intended, an economist writes.
TPG to Create Chinese Currency Funds (Aug-24, 06:41 EDT )-- The venture joins others that are raising huge funds denominated in the renminbi. Beijing hopes such investments will strengthen its capital markets.
In the Fields of Italy, a Conflict Over Corn (Aug-24, 04:09 EDT )-- An agronomist, defying the government, has planted genetically modified corn. Environmentalists have also taken matters into their own hands.
Acuvue Contact Lenses Are Recalled in Asia and Europe (Aug-24, 03:18 EDT )-- The recall of 1-Day Acuvue TruEye does not include soft disposable lenses sold in the United States or other countries under the same brand name.
Crude Oil Prices Fall To Seven-Week Low (Aug-24, 03:00 EDT )-- Oil markets have their eye on the end of summer, which means the end of the U.S. driving season. That's when demand for fuel normally slows down. This year, oil stockpiles are unusually high. Crude oil prices now have fallen to a seven-week low of...
2 Iowa Farms Recall 550 Million Tainted Eggs (Aug-24, 03:00 EDT )-- Two Iowa farms have recalled 550 million eggs linked to a salmonella outbreak. While the recall spells bad news for those farms, it may be boosting prices for other egg producers. Since the recall, wholesale egg prices increased by about 30 percent.
Philadelphia Sends Bloggers A Tax Bill (Aug-24, 03:00 EDT )-- Tax officials in Philadelphia call it a "business privilege license." The city has been sending letters to local bloggers who've made money from ads on their sites, and demanding they pay up. Naturally, bloggers are busy blasting the move on the web.
Stocks and Bonds: As Big Deals Percolate, Pessimism Hurts Indexes (Aug-24, 01:00 EDT )-- Concerns about jobs and the overall economy led to small downturns on Wall Street.
On the Road: Carry-Ons and Courtesy Need to Co-Exist (Aug-24, 00:15 EDT )-- With most flights full, anxieties and tensions associated with stowing carry-on bags are soaring.
Half-Off Cupcakes And More: The Lure Of Web Deals (Aug-23, 23:00 EDT )-- Deep discounts from Web companies like Groupon and LivingSocial have brought thousands of customers to stores and restaurants. But when thousands of people take up an offer, the results can be overwhelming.
Homebuyers' Dilemma: Has Market Bottomed? (Aug-23, 23:00 EDT )-- Existing home sales statistics released Tuesday show a remarkable decline -- 27 percent -- in July, hitting their lowest level in 15 years. Predicting when the market will turn around is occupying many smart minds these days. But analysts say any...
Wired Homes Keep Tabs On Aging Parents (Aug-23, 23:00 EDT )-- Baby boomers are increasingly relying on sensors and cameras to monitor their parents' well-being. With cameras watching most every movement, starring in what seems like a daily reality show won't appeal to everyone, but some welcome the supervision...
To Start A Spinoff Biz, Look To Utah (Aug-23, 23:00 EDT )-- When it comes to creating new start-ups from academic research, only MIT compares to the University of Utah -- despite the fact that MIT's research budget is five times larger. Now officials from colleges around the country are flocking to Salt Lake...
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