Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country.More>>
A rule intended to loosen the largest U.S. banks' control over the trading of complex investments and help safeguard the financial system was weakened Thursday by regulators.More>>
A labor group Apple Inc. joined to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China, where its products are made, says conditions are improving. But employees are still working more hours than the country's legal limit.More>>
Canada's prime minister says a controversial oil pipeline to the U.S. Gulf Coast "absolutely needs to go ahead." Stephen Harper warned that the oil will be transported through America one way or another.More>>
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump comes after applications fell to a five-year low.More>>
The Indiana Department of Agriculture has named a northern Indiana development veteran to lead the agency's own economic development and trade initiatives.More>>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:45 AM EDT2013-05-16 07:45:19 GMT
Southwest Airlines Co. is delaying delivery of new airplanes and filling the gap with used planes to reduce spending over the next five years. It's also raising its dividend and could soon buy back moreMore >>
Southwest Airlines Co. is delaying delivery of new airplanes and filling the gap with used planes to reduce spending over the next five years.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:44 AM EDT2013-05-16 07:44:34 GMT
The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail trade group, is slamming a global pact to improve safety conditions in Bangladesh, backed by mostly European retailers. At the same time theMore >>
The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail trade group, is slamming a global pact to improve safety conditions in Bangladesh, backed by mostly European retailers. At the same time the association is offering few details to an alternative plan it's pushing that it believes is more flexible.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:42 AM EDT2013-05-16 07:42:40 GMT
Google is unveiling a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online libraries with millions of other tracks for a $10 monthly fee. The serviceMore >>
Google is unveiling a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online libraries with millions of other tracks for a $10 monthly fee.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:42 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:42:00 GMT
There's some good news on this year's budget deficit: it's now projected to come in well below what was estimated just a few months ago. But for deficit hawks it's bad news because it could further curbMore >>
There's some good news on this year's budget deficit: it's now projected to come in well below what was estimated just a few months ago.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:20 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:20:22 GMT
A trade group representing convenience stores and gas station owners is suing the state after failing to get the legislature to change an Indiana law allowing only liquor stores and bars to sell cold beer.More >>
A trade group representing convenience stores and gas station owners is suing the state after failing to get the legislature to change an Indiana law allowing only liquor stores and bars to sell cold beer.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:40 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:40:38 GMT
Google CEO Larry Page has disclosed a problem with his vocal cords that makes it difficult for him to speak and breathe occasionally, but he says he remains fit enough to keep running the Internet's mostMore >>
Google CEO Larry Page has disclosed a problem with his vocal cords that makes it difficult for him to speak and breathe occasionally, but he says he remains fit enough to keep running the Internet's most influential company.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:28 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:28:19 GMT
Research In Motion unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry aimed at consumers in emerging markets on Tuesday, stepping up its efforts to regain market share lost to Apple's iPhone and Android devices poweredMore >>
Research In Motion unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry aimed at consumers in emerging markets on Tuesday, stepping up its efforts to regain market share lost to Apple's iPhone and Android devices powered by Google's software.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:27 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:27:32 GMT
U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year - the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago. Passengers shouldn't expectMore >>
U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year - the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:26 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:26:29 GMT
The blurring between traditional universities and the new "Massive Open Online Courses" has reached new levels. Georgia Tech announced it will offer what it termed a first-of-its-kind computer scienceMore >>
The blurring between traditional universities and the new "Massive Open Online Courses" has reached new levels. Georgia Tech announced it will offer what it termed a first-of-its-kind computer science degree taught entirely over an open online platform.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:25 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:25:30 GMT
A new government estimate says the budget deficit for the current year will come in well below what was projected just a few months ago. The Congressional Budget Office study predicts a 2013 budget deficitMore >>
A new government estimate says the budget deficit for the current year will come in well below what was projected just a few months ago.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:21 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:21:08 GMT
A former southeastern Indiana psychologist has surrendered her state license after admitting she fraudulently billed the Medicaid program for patient therapy she never provided. Indiana Attorney GeneralMore >>
A former southeastern Indiana psychologist has surrendered her state license after admitting she fraudulently billed the Medicaid program for patient therapy she never provided.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:39 AM EDT2013-05-14 08:39:10 GMT
Two student teams from Indiana University are sharing a $200,000 investment for their ideas for startup businesses. The university says one of the teams created a real-time, interactive social platformMore >>
Two student teams from Indiana University are sharing a $200,000 investment for their ideas for startup businesses.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:20 AM EDT2013-05-14 08:20:13 GMT
Goshen College has announced it will purchase all its electricity from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. College President Jim Brenneman says the school signed up to take part inMore >>
Goshen College has announced it will purchase all its electricity from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:18 AM EDT2013-05-14 08:18:34 GMT
A southern Indiana limestone sculptor who has worked on projects at the National Cathedral and Iowa State Capitol has been tapped to create the 2013 Indiana Governor's Arts Awards. The Indiana Arts CommissionMore >>
A southern Indiana limestone sculptor who has worked on projects at the National Cathedral and Iowa State Capitol has been tapped to create the 2013 Indiana Governor's Arts Awards.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:01 AM EDT2013-05-14 08:01:47 GMT
General Motors Co. says a new supercomputing data center and a fledgling shift to bring software development in-house should help it limit the size of future safety recalls. The Detroit automaker, whichMore >>
General Motors Co. says a new supercomputing data center and a fledgling shift to bring software development in-house should help it limit the size of future safety recalls.More >>
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.More >>
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million.More >>
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.More >>
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For most homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.More >>
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.More >>
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.More >>
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.More >>
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's...More >>
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.More >>
Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier headed to India on Sunday for his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and...More >>
Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and boost...More >>
Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after...More >>
Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a...More >>
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in...More >>
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...More >>
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news."More >>
A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the...More >>
A British lawmaker widely viewed as a rising star in the Labour Party says the United Kingdom should more aggressively forge ties with West Africa's growing economies.More >>
A rising star in Britain's Labour Party, described by some as the "British Barack Obama," Chuka Umunna urged the United Kingdom to more aggressively forge ties with West Africa's fast-growing economies.More >>
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, has discussed with Pope Francis how Europe's economy should better serve people.More >>
Pope Francis lamented that investment losses by banks trigger more alarm in the economic crisis than the struggle of people to feed their families, as he led a huge rally Saturday to invigorate the church's moral...More >>
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