Consumer News
- ISB's mission: Solving housing, healthcare woes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:13AMHyderabad-based Indian School of Business is focusing on building emerging market competencies to differentiate from others.
- Rochester-area CSAs ready to connect farmer and consumer Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:13AMIt's time to sign up for the 2010 community-supported agriculture programs.
- Ford launches affordable made-for-India compact Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:12AMFord Motor Co. launched its first made-for-India compact car Tuesday, as the U.S. automaker continues its push into fast-growing Asian markets.
- McCue Mortgage still in the family after 60 years Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:12AMNew Britain-based McCue Mortgage Co., the largest independently-owned mortgage lender in the state, celebrates 60 years in business this year.
- Toyota Warned About Quality Problems Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:11AMManagers at Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. warned executives in 2006 the firm's productivity push sacrificed quality, a company memo said.
- North American Capital and Maintenance Spending to Be Discussed at Mile High Industrial Conference, an Industrial Info ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:10AMSUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- North American industrial spending is showing the early signs of a recovery, but it's still too early to declare the recession over, according to Michael Bergen, Industrial Info's senior vice president for marketing and forecast products. Capital and maintenance spending by North ...
- Middle schoolers protest budget cuts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:09AMA Merrill Middle School teacher led dozens of her students in protest Monday against the Des Moines school district’s proposed budget cuts.
- BURSA MALAYSIA: Share Prices Close Lower On Profit-Taking Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:09AMKUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday as investors booked in profit after the sharp gains yesterday, dealers said.
- Gov’t orders strict measures to curb rising prices Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:07AMVietNamNet Bridge – The Government last Friday issued a document urging relevant central bodies to take strict measures to curb the rising trend of prices of key commodities including cement, dairy products, steel, and transport services.
- German insolvencies jumped by 11.6 per cent in 2009 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:05AMBerlin - German business insolvencies jumped by 11.6 per cent in 2009 as the global recession engulfed Europe's biggest economy, figures released Tuesday showed. This brought the total number of business insolvencies last year to 32,687, the nation's...
- Biz Quicks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:45AMPositive employment report sends stock market higher
- Sen. Crowell suggests consolidating state employee health plans Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:42AMMissouri's government employees should all be part of the same health care plan, state Sen. Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, told a Senate committee Monday afternoon.
- Surgery tech from Elizabeth sentenced Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:40AMA Rose Medical Center scrub technician who infected at least 18 medical patients with hepatitis C will be serving 30 years in federal prison.
- The Green Life: Eco Cleaners in University Park Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:39AMSometimes you just have to take your clothes to the dry cleaners. But at one local dry cleaner, you can at least be sure you're not harming the environment for the sake of looking good.
- 'Southland' Returns (video) Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:37AMCue the spring portion of “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi as we review this busy post-Olympics week as midseason shows are arriving.
- Peninsula readers' letters: March 6 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:37AMLetters from Daily News readers.
- Top US business delegationTakes to Dubai Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:36AMDubai, UAE: As a first of its kind initiative to present Dubai as a potential business investment destination in the region for US businesses, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry is hosting a large group of American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) heads at the US-Dubai 2010: Executive Business Leaders Mission to Dubai from March 7 to 11.
- Explaining Israel's Booming Economy Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:34AMIn the past year, Israel's economy has managed to defy both the global economic crisis and the worsening security situation, posting an annualized 4.4 percent growth in the last quarter of 2009. Yuval Steinitz, Israel's 51-year-old finance minister, a philosopher by profession and a close ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claims much of the credit. Steinitz sat down recently with ...
- Statutes dictate inspection process Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:34AMAfter reading The Tribune opinion titled "What took so long?" in the Feb. 25 edition, I thought it would be useful to provide your readers information concerning the tools our inspection staff possess to resolve compliance issues in our community's dining and grocery establishments, a.k.a., retail food establishments. First, it's important to note that the Colorado Revised Statutes (specifically ...
- The nuts and bolts of being your own general contractor Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:32AMIt's remodel season. Acting as your own general contractor can save you money, but hiring one can save you headaches.
- Vendor logistics for China suppliers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:05PMNational Retail Systems (NRS) has launched a vendor-controlled logistics service for China-based suppliers of US retailers, pharmaceutical companies and consumer goods manufacturers.
- UPS improves Calgary trade links Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:05PMCelebrating with Calgary airport White Hat Volunteers Terry and Lily (l-r) are Mike Tierney, president, UPS Canada; Dan Brutto, UPS International president and Stephan Poirier, vice-president and chief commercial officer, Calgary Airport Authority.
- Avon Republican enters attorney general race Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:04PMAvon attorney Martha Dean, the Republican nominee in the attorney general race eight years ago, announced this week that she has formerly registered a candidate committee for the 2010 race.
- China to Cut Infrastructure Spending, Aims to Spur Consumption Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:04PMChina pledged to pare spending on roads, railways and airports and boost outlays on health and social security as Premier Wen Jiabao seeks to raise the role of consumer spending in the world’s third-largest economy.
- Govt: 60 complaints from drivers after Toyota fix Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:04PMMore Toyota drivers complain of acceleration problems after fix
- Toyota to provide additional aid to recalled vehicle owners Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:03PMToyota will provide additional aid to owners of recalled vehicles as part of an agreement with the state attorney general's bureau of consumer protection. During repairs, owners will be provided with alternative transportation for a reasonable amount of
- AIA brand will be retained Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:01PMTHE long-established American International Assurance (AIA) brand name is not destined for the dustbin of history as a result of Prudential's US$35.5 billion (S$50 billion) takeover of the US giant.
- New Toyota sales incentives spur consumer interest Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:59PMToyota's new customer incentive program caused an immediate increase in car shoppers intending to buy a Toyota, an automotive pricing and research firm said Thursday.
- China economy faces 'crucial' year: Wen Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:59PMChina's government Friday predicted another year of rapid expansion while vowing to tame inflation and curb runaway loan growth to forestall a risky bubble in the world's third-largest economy.
- Yuan Options Most Expensive as Chinese Officials Pledge No Rise Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:58PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Options traders are more bullish on the yuan than any other currency as they bet that growing exports and accelerating inflation will overcome China’s vows to maintain a 20-month dollar peg.
- Europe Manufacturing, Services Expand for 7th Month (Update1) Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:28AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Europe’s service and manufacturing industries expanded for a seventh month in February as companies stepped up output to meet reviving global demand.
- World Cup drives flat panel TV growth in Brazil, says DisplaySearch Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:27AMFollowing a multi-year decline in TV demand, the flat panel TV market is forecast to heat up in Brazil in the run-up to the World Cup this summer, as the Brazil TV market has experienced a surge in TV demand every four years when the World Cup takes place, according to DisplaySearch.
- Student creates alternative site for WebSTAC course listings Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:26AMJunior Joshua Gross was dissatisfied with Washington University’s online course catalog and decided to create WashUCourses.com. The only problem was the University trademark on “Wash. U.” and other variations of the University’s name.
- UAE electronics spending seen up 33% by 2014 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:26AMBMI report says introduction of 3DTV to boost sales of premium TVs in the UAE.
- Economy, deficit control focus of throne speech Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:25AMParliament resumes on Wednesday following a controversial two-month break, with the Conservatives expected to unveil an extensive speech from the throne focusing on the economy and plans to rein in the federal deficit.
- Greece braces for deeper spending cuts Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:24AMGreece will announce painful new spending cuts Wednesday to lift the country out of a major financial crisis, a day after Prime Minister George Papandreou said the country was in a "state of war" and was fighting for national survival.
- US officials: New rules needed after Toyota woes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:23AMUS officials: New rules needed after Toyota woesUS officials: New rules needed after Toyota woes
- Standard Chartered Profit Rises on Corporate Lending (Update2) Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:23AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Chartered Plc , the British bank that makes more than 90 percent of pretax earnings in Asia, said full-year profit increased as company lending rose.
- Sugar Prices to Soar If India Monsoon Delayed, Forecaster Says Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:23AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Sugar prices may exceed a 29-year high and reach “stratospheric” levels if a delayed or weak monsoon reduces the outlook for India’s crop, an Australian commodity researcher said.
- Mitsubishi UFJ Taps Nagayasu as CEO to Spur Growth (Update1) Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:34AMMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Japan’s largest bank, tapped Katsunori Nagayasu to become its next president and chief executive officer as the lender seeks to boost profit following a record share sale.
- Can America win by confronting China? Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:34AMWill America win in an all out confrontation with China? The reality is both sides will lose. How much each side will lose? Which nation will recover more readily from the loss suffered from such an unwise and unthinkable confrontation?
- Budget cuts hurt community colleges Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:32AMAt a time when the need for California's community colleges has increased, budget cuts are forcing them to turn away students, and the situation could get worse, Chancellor Jack Scott said Wednesday.
- Ayala IMI swings to profitability in ‘09 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:31AMAyala-led electronics manufacturing service firm Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. reverted to profitability in 2009 despite a tough global market as belt-tightening measures compensated for the first-half slack in business.
- Asian shares mixed Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:29AMHONG KONG - US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's signal that low interest rates would be maintained saw a mixed response in Asian markets Thursday, amid lingering concerns over the pace of US recovery.
- Rank brings back the dividend Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:29AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Investors are betting on a recovery at Rank after the bingo and gaming group resumed dividend payments and said its Grosvenor Casinos business continues to drive growth in 2010.
- (AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-25 08:59 INSTANT VIEW 4-Swedish Feb consumer confidence tops forecast Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:28AMSTOCKHOLM, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Swedish consumer confidence rose more than expected to 13.0 points in February from 8.5 points in the previous month, the National Institute of Economic Research said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted manufacturing business confidence indicator rose to 3 points from -4 points in January.
- German February Jobless Rises as Economic Expansion Stalls Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:27AMFeb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- German unemployment increased for a second month in February as the recovery in Europe’s biggest economy stalled and cold weather damped construction.
- Handsets may eat away entry-level DSC market, says iSuppli Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:27AMThe low-end digital still camera (DSC) market is coming under intensifying competitive pressure from cell phones that are sporting increasingly high-resolution image sensors, according to iSuppli.
- Consumer Watchdog calls Obama Administration and Congress to adopt California's insurance rate regulation Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:26AMThe consumer group that pioneered the most successful insurance premium regulation law in the nation, California's Proposition 103, today said only the extension of such "prior approval" regulation to health insurance can begin to make insurance affordable in the wake of double digit premium increases that have dramatically out-paced wages.
- Mixed blessing: credit card reform may shock some Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:55PMNEW YORK (AP) — Your next credit card statement is going to contain an ugly truth: how much that card really costs to use. Now, thanks to a long-awaited law that goes into effect Monday, you'll know that if you pay the minimum on a $3,000 balance with a 14 percent interest rate, it could take you 10 years to pay off. "Jaws will drop," said David Robertson, publisher of The Nilson Report, a ...
