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Why the Furious Bear Will Come Back Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:53AMThe bear market has to disguise its presence for as long as possible. Only an "invisible bear" is an effective bear. Here's why the bear will come back.
Fried Frito Pie Wins State Fair Food Award Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:52AMThe Texas Fried Frito Pie is the winner of the biggest food prize for this year's state fair.
Japanese Stocks Drop, Led by Carmakers on Yen; Traders Decline Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:18PMJapanese stocks fell for the first time in five days as a stronger yen and lower oil prices countered expectations President Barack Obama’s proposed stimulus will boost the U.S. economy.
Cudahy creates home buyers’ paradise Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:52PMThere are more than 100 homes on the market in Cudahy, and the city has come up with a creative way to move them: A citywide open house.
Home owning a fading prospect for many Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:38PMSaving for a first home has become more difficult for renters in 2010, leaving more of them in the so-called rental trap as the confidence of would-be home buyers wanes, a new survey shows.
Special report: NFA a ticking financial time bomb Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:00AM(First of two parts)
Don McNay: The Hangover from America's Bailout Party -Video Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:16PM"Flounder: You _______ up -- you trusted us." -Otter in the movie Animal House. Let's face it, we screwed up. In the decade before 2008,...
Oh, ok then Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:54PM"The Coalition has started to put the heat on the three hold-out rural independents - saying it was 'inconceivable' any of them would back a Labor government that had joined the Greens to push a left-leaning agenda."Oh. So it's all over.Well, the market enjoyed it.
After fast start in Tyler, Buckeyes return home to face Tatum Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:26AMTHE GILMER BUCKEYES gathered in the middle of the field after their first scrimmage in Whitehouse on a mid-August Saturday morning to hear Coach Jeff Traylor mostly praise them for their performance.
Refinancings soar as mortgage rates fall to record lows Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:00AMFor anyone younger than 57, mortgage rates are now the lowest they’ve been during your life.
History Lesson: Milton industrialist avoided era's labor strife Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:12AMMILTON — If all employers in the 19th century had been as beneficent toward their workers as Isaiah Blood, labor unions might never have been formed. In the nearly 50 years that he operated two Milton factories, not a single employees’ strike took place.
Record-low rates spur boom in refinancing Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:26AMFor anyone under the age of 57, mortgage rates are now the lowest they've been during your life. This fact isn't lost on a growing number of homeowners who have started a new wave of refinancings.
Fall weather signals pear harvesting time Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:25PMCASHMERE — Those cool mornings over the past couple of weeks can only mean one thing: Fall is on its way. And fall means pears. At Blue Star Growers in Cashmere, the first of this year’s pears, the Starkrimson, went through the packing lines Aug. 12. Growers are wrapping up Bartlett harvest — which started a couple of weeks ago — this week. Pears are usually harvested through October. The cool ...
Jobless rate rises, but firms stir hope Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:00PMJobless rate rises, but firms stir hope
Book Editor Larry Ashmead Dies At 78 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:42PMLarry Ashmead, a former book editor who worked with Isaac Asimov, Tony Hillerman and other authors, has died at 78, his former employer, former employer, HarperCollins, said Friday.
US payrolls fall less than expected in Aug Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:22PMUS employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to prop up economic growth.
Food: September Restaurant Week Menus Announced Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:44AMAustin Restaurant Week Coupon cutters and cheap dates, now is your moment in the sun. Austin's Fall 2010 Restaurant Week is just around the corner. Restaurant Week (really, two half weeks; September 19th - 22nd and 26th - 29th) provides frugal Austinites the opportunity to sample the extraordinary culinary scene blossoming throughout town at prices much closer to ordinary. Lunches run $10 - $15 ...
Will house prices fall further? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:28AMHouse prices fell further this month, leaving home owners fearful that the double dip in the property market has begun.
U.S. Dollar Continues To Lose Ground, European Central Bank Holds Rate at 1.00% Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:11AMThe Euro showed little reaction to the European Central Bank interest rate decision as policy makers held the benchmark interest rate at 1.00% in September, but the slew of data scheduled for the U.S. trade is likely to stoke increased volatility in the exchange rate as investors weigh the outlook for future growth.
Zen and the art of economy repair Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:44PMThe Japanese accept economic decline with grace. Should we follow their example?
Reports offer conflicting views on risk of housing bubble Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:51PMHome prices that continue to inflate even as sales and construction activity fall sparked conflicting views in two new reports Tuesday over whether the Canadian housing market has become a precarious bubble that could burst at any time.
Stocks Set for "September Swoon"? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:08PMSeptember Typically Starts with Solid Market Increases, then Tails Off
Stock Investors Brace for Another Ugly September Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:01PMCHICAGO (AP) – The economy is weakening, home sales are plunging and stocks are on a long slide. Now comes something even scarier for investors ...
Joan Z. Shore: A Cold Cup of Tea Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:54PMUnquestionably, America's political system needs a third voice, a third party. It has happened in Britain. But American conservatives are too querulous, and American liberals and self-styled progressives are too timid.
U.K. Mortgage Lending Sees Surprise Fall Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:59AMMortgage lending in the U.K. fell markedly in July even as the number of mortgages approved rose slightly compared to June, official figures showed on Tuesday.
Back to future for a lesson in economic sense Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:51AMThe past three columns in this series looked at the start of each decade since 1970, with the benefit of knowing what actually happened.
Stocks, U.S. Futures Fall on Growth Concern; Franc Strengthens Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:18AMStocks fell for a second day, heading for the worst month since May, and U.S. index futures dropped on concern economic reports today will add to evidence the recovery is flagging. Treasuries and bunds gained, while the Swiss franc strengthened to a record against the euro.
Mortgage approvals stay subdued Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:46AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Demand for mortgages and other forms of credit remains subdued despite a small increase in the number of loans advanced in July.
Business Notebook: Move to Quincy pays off for Fitz's on 4th restaurant owners Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:49AMVickie Fitzsimmons always had a "desk job" before this year, so she knew this opportunity was going to be quite a learning experience.
Heather Taylor-Miesle: Congressional Candidates' Views on Clean Energy, Climate Change: OH-15 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:09AMThis is the sixth article in a continuing series by the NRDC Action Fund on the environmental stances of candidates in key races around the...
Boom and bust in the book biz Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:55AMAs e-books squeeze the bricks-and-mortar chains, a venerable business is in turmoil.
9 Ways to Fix Social Security Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:41AMHow does Social Security work, and how could we change it to work better? Our new FLASHCARD explains. Social Security - United States - Retirement - Payroll tax - Health care
Why Mosts Economists And Media Analysts Are Like Pigeons Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:33AMWatching economists and media analysts react to breaking economic news is a bit like looking at a flock of pigeons flying over the New York skyline.
Recent additions give new life to Greeley downtown business district Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:10AMAmber Clifford displays jewelry and other merchandise at Glitz Galore, her new boutique last week at 9181⁄2 9th Ave., in preparation for her grand opening in downtown Greeley. Glitz Galore is one of many new downtown businesses that have opened this summer.
Connecticut Magazine's Best of 2010 includes Litchfield County stops Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:13AMConnecticut Magazine has announced its picks for the Best of Connecticut 2010, and numerous restaurants and businesses in Litchfield County are included.
Business Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:13AMWARREN - With apologies to short story writer Flannery O'Connor, "A cheap used car is hard to find" a year after the Cash for Clunkers government program led to the destruction of thousands of older vehicles, creating a shortage of affordable vehicles and driving prices out of reach of many buyers.
Reader travelogue: Book helps Memphians experience Ireland at own pace Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:00AMMy mother, Elsie Bloodworth, expressed a desire to go to Ireland with her two children and their spouses.
Robust recovery at least a year off Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:30AMIt’s been quite a week for housing news. Optimism over rising prices and home sales evaporated with news of plummeting sales and stagnant prices in the wake of a now-completed federal homebuyer tax credit. To get some perspective on the week’s...
Oman- Omran starts formal handover to MABGOC Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:52AMOman- Omran starts formal handover to MABGOC
Eight out of 10 first-time buyers get deposit from parents Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:19AMMore than eight out of 10 first-time buyers only get onto the property ladder because they receive a cash handout from the Bank of Mum and Dad, it has been disclosed.
Rendell wants $1 billion for transportation Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:47AMHARRISBURG -- In the next few weeks, Gov. Ed Rendell wants state legislators to enact a new $1 billion-a-year plan to fix roads, bridges and transit, but a lot of lawmakers are hesitant to increase costs for their constituents so close to the Nov. 2 election.
Coffee drinkers will pay more for a tin, but not a cup as prices spike Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:45AMTORONTO — Caffeine junkies can relax for now — the price of a fix at two of Canada’s biggest coffee chains won’t increase as wholesale coffee prices hover around 13-year highs — but those who prefer to brew at home will be more affected.
House prices bucking national downward trend Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:38AMWinchester is again bucking the housing market as commentators report a fall in prices nationwide, according to the city’s estate agents.
Realtors launch ad campaign to buff up their image Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:23AMWith a court date looming with the Competition Bureau, Canadian Real Estate Association launches advertising campaign to tout merits of realtors
Confidence in buy-to-let remains robust Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:47AMLandlords’ confidence in buy-to-let has fallen in the last three months, but remains robust, according to the latest landlord sentiment survey conducted by LSL Property Services plc.
Asheville area health calendar Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:11AMFREE CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS: Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. Today, Dollar General, Edneyville.
Slight drop in RPI due to decrease in clothing prices Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:50AMThe National Statistics Office has reported that in July, the Retail Price Index went down to 101.07 from 101.21 in June 2010. In July 2010, the Retail Price Index went down by 0.14 per cent. This primarily reflected a decrease of 9.57 per cent in the Clothing and Footwear Index, mainly due to a seasonal drop [...]
Slight drop in RPI due to summer sales Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe Retail Price Index went down by 0.14 per cent last month, primarily reflecting a decrease of 9.57 per cent in the clothing and footwear index, mainly due to a seasonal drop in the price of garments.
Matt Miller: Paul Ryan’s road map to nowhere Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:07AMDear Paul Ryan: In recent days, Congressman, Ryan-mania has reached a wonky fever pitch. Paul Krugman says you’re “the flimflam man.” The Wall Street Journal’s editorial page fired back that your “Roadmap for the Future” features “radical honesty.” The New York Times says you’ll be at the center of events if Republicans win big this fall.
Australian PM seeks deal to end election stalemate Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:47PMMELBOURNE – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has vowed to keep the country stable while she tries to form a government following an inconclusive general election.