US might deregulate corn, soybean seeds USA TODAY MILWAUKEE (AP) — The U.S. government on Friday proposed eliminating restrictions on the use of corn and soybean seeds genetically engineered to resist a common weed killer, a move welcomed by many farmers but feared by scientists and ... | |
US auto sales hit six-year high, December disappoints Reuters DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. auto industry limped to its best year since the boom times before 2008 as results came up short in December as a late Thanksgiving holiday robbed sales from the year's final month. The tough sledding in December does not ... | |
Liberty plans move for whole of Sirius XM Financial Times John Malone's Liberty Media, which has been strengthening its hold over Sirius XM since the depths of the financial crisis, on Friday proposed to make the satellite radio broadcaster a wholly owned subsidiary, in a deal that could give it more firepower in its ... | |
Machinists union local set to vote on Boeing contract Los Angeles Times SEATTLE — Waving angry signs and clenched fists, several hundred union members rallied Thursday afternoon for a vote against a contract that would cut their benefits but guarantee that Boeing Co. builds its latest wide-body jet in the Puget Sound area. | |
A New Year means time for new 'Dogs of the Dow" Houston Chronicle NEW YORK (AP) — It's a new year, so once again it's time to take "Dogs of the Dow" out for a run. This annual Wall Street strategy has investors kick off January by buying the 10 highest-yielding stocks in the Dow Jones industrial average and hold them for ... | |
FTC to Go After Deceptive Claims by Weight-Loss-Product Marketers Wall Street Journal The Federal Trade Commission said Friday it will unveil a new initiative against misleading weight-loss product advertisements next week. The regulator said it will hold a news conference Tuesday in which it will detail an initiative against "deceptive claims ... | |
Citi Leads Banks' Snow-Day Bounce-Back TheStreet.com NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Citigroup (C) and State Street (STT) were the winners among large-cap banks on Friday, with shares of both companies rising over 2%, as the sector rebounded from Thursday's losses. As the Northeastern U.S. dug out from under a ... | |
CANADA STOCKS-China data drags TSX to one-week low Reuters ... Print. * TSX falls 45.34 points, or 0.33 percent, to 13,548.85 * Six of 10 main sectors decline * CP Rail edges higher after entering sale deal By John Tilak TORONTO, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index slipped on Friday to its lowest in a week, with ... | |
Regulator of Wall Street Loses Its Hard-Charging Chairman New York Times Gary Gensler, left, as President Obama announces plans in October to nominate Timothy Massad Shawn Thew/European Pressphoto Agency Gary Gensler, left, as President Obama announces plans in October to nominate Timothy Massad, right, as ... | |
GLOBAL MARKETS-Copper and oil slide, world equities dip Reuters ... Print. * Copper posts largest drop in a month, gold rises again * Snow-blasted Wall Street flat in low volume * Oil prices add to recent losses By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Copper futures dropped on Friday on concerns over Chinese ... | |
Manhattan Home Sales Rise to Year-End Record in Deal Rush Bloomberg Buyers are rushing into Manhattan's market after a jump in mortgage rates since May,... Read More. Buyers are rushing into Manhattan's market after a jump in mortgage rates since May, heightening competition for properties at a time when supply is ... | |
Magpul to depart for Texas, Wyoming in 2014 Denver Post Nancy Martinez, right, assembles springs for ammunition clips at Magpul Industries Corp., in Erie on Feb. 21, 2013. (Lewis Geyer, Times-call file). Nov 27: Colorado federal judge dismisses part of gun control lawsuit · Judge: Sheriffs can't sue Colorado over ... | |
Groupon's $260M Acquisition Of Ticket Monster From LivingSocial Has Closed TechCrunch Today Groupon announced that its purchase of the Korean ticket and ecommerce company Ticket Monster has closed. A document filed with the SEC states that on "January 2, 2014, the Company and Groupon Trailblazer completed its previously reported ... | |
Beanie Baby Billionaire Seeks to Avoid Jail for Tax Crime Bloomberg H. Ty Warner, creator of Beanie Babies toys, signs autographs in a rare appearance to... Read More. H. Ty Warner, creator of Beanie Babies toys, signs autographs in a rare appearance to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Beanie Babies toy line at the ... | |
FireEye Computer Security Firm Acquires Mandiant New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — In a deal that may have broad repercussions for companies and governments fending off sophisticated hackers and state-sponsored digital attacks, FireEye, a provider of security software, has acquired Mandiant, a company known for ... | |
Coins Remain a Bright Spot for Gold Wall Street Journal Sales of gold coins are booming even as the metal's price is falling, a testament to gold's continued appeal for small investors and collectors despite its first bear market in more than a decade. The heightened appetite for physical gold is a rare bright spot in a ... | |
CES 2014: Ford, Audi plan big announcements Washington Post Boasting big names such as Audi, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mercedes and Toyota, the annual International CES convention is increasingly becoming a major auto show. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, which puts on the enormous ... | |
Detroit Gains Ground in 2013 as Ford Fusion Sets Growth Bloomberg 2014 Ford Motor Co. Fusion vehicles move down the production line at the Flat Rock... Read More. 2014 Ford Motor Co. Fusion vehicles move down the production line at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. The second-largest U.S. ... | |
Three Ways for Europe to Cut Its Debt Load Wall Street Journal Europe has mostly refused to use some powerful medicines to reduce its debt burdens, but some economists doubt whether that will last. Email; Print. Save ↓ More. Save to ↓ More. Save ↓ More. Saved ↓ More. Please log in or register for free to use Save ... | |
US Stocks Start Year With Loss Wall Street Journal Stocks kicked off 2014 with a loss, the first time since 2008 that stocks declined in the first trading session of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 135.31 points, or 0.8%, to 16441.35. On Tuesday, the Dow rose 72 points, or 0.4%, to close out 2013 ... | |
Bank of America and Oramed Are Big Market Movers ABC News Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE. Bank of America Corp., up 53 cents to $16.10. Analysts with Citigroup see a strong tailwind for the bank if the U.S. economy ... | |
House prices rose by 8.4% in 2013, Nationwide says BBC News UK house prices rose by 8.4% in 2013 as the economy started to gain momentum, according to the Nationwide Building Society. The annual rise meant the average home was now valued at £175,826, it said. The change was driven by annual house price ... | |
Asian stocks fall further on Wall Street decline Houston Chronicle BEIJING (AP) — Asian markets fell further Friday after overnight declines on Wall Street, weaker Chinese manufacturing data and gloomy sales forecasts by South Korean automakers. Oil edged up to stay above $95 a barrel after suffering its biggest one-day ... | |
Ezra Klein Reportedly Sought An 'Eight-Figure' Investment To Stay And Build A ... San Francisco Chronicle Ezra Klein, who runs The Washington Post's "Wonkblog," is reportedly planning to leave the newspaper, according to The New York Times' Ravi Somaiya. One of the more shocking nuggets from the report is that Klein reportedly sought an "eight-figure" ... | |
Vehicle sales, Bernanke on the calendar NASDAQ Monthly vehicle sales and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are the main items on today's agenda. Car and truck sales will be released early, which could impact trading in companies like Ford Motor and General Motors. Bernanke's ... | |
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'Detroit Three' outpaced rest of auto industry in 2013 STLtoday.com SOUTHFIELD, Mich. • Americans are snapping up U.S. cars spanning from Chrysler's Dodge value brand to General Motors' Cadillac luxury line, highlighting the newfound breadth of offerings in the automakers' showrooms. Armed with their most competitive ... | |
American Airlines employees choose flag tail design News & Observer After a company-wide vote with 60,418 votes cast, American announced Thursday that its aircraft livery will feature the new flag tail design that was unveiled last January. "It was very close, but the majority has spoken, and the new flag tail will proudly ... | |
United Van Lines' Annual Migration Study Reveals Oregon As Top Moving ... Sacramento Bee ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2, 2014 -- /PRNewswire/ -- After four straight years as runner-up, Oregon has finally made it to the winner's circle, and Michigan can finally breathe a sigh of relief. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140102/CG39356-INFO). | |
Lawmaker pushing for five-day mail service Federal Times LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: U.S. Postal Service employee Arturo Lugo delivers an Express Mail package during his morning route on February 6, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The U.S. Postal Service plans to end Saturday delivery of first-class ... | |
What's on Deck for Investment-Related Taxes in 2014 Morningstar.com But given that valuations are such a strong predictor of future market performance, savvy investors would do well to ratchet their future market expectations down--not up--in the wake of the market's recently strong gains. And lower market expectations make it ... | |
Metra breakdown in Libertyville causes train, traffic delays Vernon Hills Review A Metra commuter train broke down in Libertyville during Thursday's rush hour, causing both traffic and commuter train delays. The train, on Milwaukee North line from Fox Lake to Chicago, stalled near the Libertyville station before 8 a.m. and remained stuck ... | |
Gov. Walker to view progress of Leo Frigo Bridge repairs fox6now.com GREEN BAY (WITI) — Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to view the progress of repairs being made to Green Bay's Leo Frigo Bridge on Friday, January 3rd. Gov. Walker approved $7.7 million to repair the bridge after one of its piers sank two feet on September ... | |
Michael Jordan -- Re-Re-Re-Lists Chicago Mansion ... for $16 Mil TMZ.com If at first you don't succeed ... try, try again ... and again ... and again -- just like Michael Jordan is desperately doing with his Chicago mansion that no one on earth wants to buy. Jordan has re-listed the 7 acre estate for $16 million ... after it failed to sell at a ... | |
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