Giving advice to investors in uncertain market
After Ben Bernanke hinted in May that the Federal Reserve will probably slow down its bond buying, both the stock and bond market suffered major losses. Even gold and other commodities fell...
View ArticleBusiness news solutions items — July 21
COMPUTERSIs Skype a threat?Q: I have a tablet computer that uses the Android operating system. I’ve noticed that when applications such as Skype are updated, they ask for permission to do things that...
View ArticleBusiness calendar — July 21
MondaySCORE Financial Management — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Taylor Institute, 225 S. Main St., Akron. A review of financial management for an existing business or entrepreneur studying a startup. Free....
View ArticleBusiness news: On the move — July 21
Sterling JewelersDavid Gaynes was named to the newly created position of vice president, Corporate Product Development. He will assist merchandising teams in product design, procurement and trend...
View ArticleArea woman sets high standards at Smithers
Jeanette Preston has an office at Smithers Quality Assessments Inc. in Akron, but it can be tough to find her there.She spent about two-thirds of her work days on the road last year, visiting dozens of...
View ArticlePromoted Lockheed executive mending fences with military, union workers
FORT WORTH, TEXAS: After graduating from college with a mathematics degree, the youngest son of Portuguese immigrants from south New Jersey got a break to go to work on a new combat system for Navy...
View ArticleAkron General continues partner search
Akron General Health System is continuing to seek a bigger partner to survive and thrive in the changing hospital industry.During a recent phone interview, President and Chief Executive Dr. Thomas...
View ArticleBetty Lin-Fisher: Settlement checks and magazine subscriptions
A reader asked if a check she received in the mail was legitimate.She knew of scams where people get an unexpected check for something they’ve “won.”All they are told to do is cash the check and mail...
View ArticleSteinway Hall in Akron moving to former motorcycle dealership in Boston Heights
The stately grand pianos at Steinway Hall are getting a new home — at a former Harley-Davidson dealership in Boston Heights.It’s an unusual pairing, but one that puts together two of the most notable...
View ArticleDistrict approves new water sale to Utica driller from Seneca Lake
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District has approved a new water sale from Seneca Lake to a Utica shale driller.The agency’s governing board, meeting at Atwood Lake last week, approved a deal for...
View ArticleSummit County Office of Consumer Affairs looking for new director
Summit County officials are looking for a replacement to head the Office of Consumer Affairs, which has been without a director since May.Cynthia Sich took a similar position at the Cuyahoga County...
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TUESDAY: Ohio Department of Job & Family Services to report on 88 Ohio counties’ unemployment data for June.
View ArticleReplacing a lost Social Security card
Q: I can’t find my Social Security card. How can I get a new one?A: First, consider whether you really need a new card.You need to apply for a replacement Social Security card only if you don’t know...
View ArticleNokia’s new Lumia little changed from predecessor
Nokia has a new flagship smartphone. You’ll be forgiven if you can’t distinguish it from the company’s last top-of-the-line model.The Lumia 928 replaces the Lumia 920 as Nokia’s high-end smartphone....
View ArticleContinuing-care retirement communities are filling up
SARASOTA, FLA.: July is not the fashionable time to be in Sarasota. Some of the restaurants close. Many of the year-round residents book flights to the north. With the exception of fashionable St....
View ArticleCloud computing for small business
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about “the cloud” and how everyone is using it. But what exactly does cloud computing mean for a small business owner?“Cloud computing” can refer to a variety of...
View ArticleChief executive captivates Yahoo’s investors more than advertisers
Marissa Mayer, the Google Inc. executive brought in a year ago to restore Yahoo! Inc.’s lost luster, has revamped products, shaken up management and presided over a 75 percent rally in the stock.Even...
View ArticleOhio gas prices down to start week
COLUMBUS: Ohio motorists are seeing lower gas prices this week and are paying less than the national average.The state average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.56 in Monday’s survey from auto club...
View ArticleSales of existing homes in U.S. drop unexpectedly in June
Sales of previously owned houses unexpectedly dropped in June, hurt by a lack of supply and rising mortgage rates that will slow the rebound in the U.S. real-estate market.Purchases fell 1.2 percent to...
View ArticleU.S. stocks edge higher, helped by gold miners
NEW YORK: The stock market edged higher at midday as higher gold prices are boosting mining companies.A big week for corporate results began Monday with McDonald’s falling short of Wall Street’s...
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