In a first, gas and other fuels are top US export
December 31, 2011
For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world’s biggest gas guzzler, is _ wait for it _ fuel.
Measured in dollars, […]
Gift cards will extend retail’s holiday cheer
December 29, 2011
A resurgent demand for gift cards may extend retailers’ holiday cheer well into January.
Gift card spending rose to nearly 18 percent of total holiday spending […]
Stocks barely changed in light holiday trading
Stocks are closing barely changed in very light trading on the last week of the year.
The economic news was mixed, sending stocks bouncing up and […]
World stocks flat after after new EU treaty
December 10, 2011
World stocks were subdued Friday after most European Union leaders signed on to a treaty aimed at shoring up the euro as they worked to […]
Citigroup to cut 4,500 jobs, take $400M charge
December 7, 2011
Citigroup Inc. is eliminating 4,500 jobs in its latest effort to cut costs. The bank will take a $400 million charge in the fourth quarter […]
Kraft tabs CEO Rosenfeld to head global snacks biz
December 5, 2011
Kraft Foods Inc., which is splitting its business into two publicly traded companies, has named Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld to head the global snacks […]
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5 ways to survive market turmoil
November 22, 2011
With global stock markets on another roller-coaster ride, it might be tempting to just sell your stocks and stuff the money in your mattress.
But experts […]
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Profits soar at Edward Jones
November 18, 2011
The stock market may be volatile and skittish, but it’s helping Edward Jones make money. The big Des Peres-based brokerage reported a 19 percent rise […]
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In or out: Europe heaps pressure on Greece
November 3, 2011
European leaders drew a line in the sand for Greece on Wednesday, saying its referendum on a hard-won bailout deal will decide whether it stays […]