Business news briefs — Nov. 26
LOCAL BUSINESSDiebold shares are up 15%Diebold Inc. shareholders appear to have much to be thankful for this month, investment-wise.Shares in the Green maker of ATMs and security systems are up nearly...
View ArticleA gift guide for wireless audio products under $500
If “unplugged” acoustic music was a hallmark of the ’90s, surely “wireless” listening is the big trend of the ’10s.Sure, we’ve been essentially wireless since the radio came out a century ago. But...
View ArticleU.S. jobless claims drop to 316,000, as layoffs slow
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped 10,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 316,000, a sign that workers are in less danger of being laid off.The less volatile...
View ArticleSaint-Gobain looks for $5.4 billion in deals to focus on new markets
France-based Saint-Gobain is seeking $5.4 billion in acquisitions as Europe’s biggest supplier of building materials tries to expand into higher-margin businesses and new emerging markets.The company...
View ArticleTime Warner Cable breakup could allow mergers to sidestep scrutiny
A breakup of Time Warner Cable Inc., which Comcast Corp. and Charter Communications Inc. are said to be considering as part of a joint bid, would let the industry consolidate while potentially...
View ArticleDisney Doc McStuffins doll rivals anything on holiday gift list
Jennifer Chandler-Saunders buys Doc McStuffins toys because the Walt Disney Co. character teaches her 2-year-old daughter to care for others.“My daughter fell in love with Doc right away,” said...
View ArticleYounger Cathy faces new issues at Chick-fil-A
ATLANTA: The new CEO of Chick-fil-A shares his father’s ability to connect with customers, often delighting at being the first face they see at the opening of a new store.But as Dan Cathy takes the...
View ArticleFord to recall Escapes again for oil, fuel leaks
DETROIT: Ford is recalling the Escape small SUV again, this time to fix oil and fuel leaks that could cause engine fires.The hot-selling SUV has been recalled seven times since it was redesigned and...
View ArticleStocks climb after HP advances on earnings report
NEW YORK: Technology companies lifted the stock market Wednesday, keeping major indexes at record levels.Hewlett-Packard surged, leading the gains for tech companies, after it posted a $1.4 billion...
View ArticlePNC changing some branches to ‘universal’ concept
PNC Bank this month is changing 45 of its branches in 15 states to what it is calling a new “universal branch” format, including two in Cleveland.The branches feature traditional tellers being...
View ArticleBusiness news briefs — Nov. 27
AIRLINESCost for pet transportIt will soon cost more to bring a pet when you fly on Southwest Airlines. The airline is citing higher costs in raising its pet fee to $95 per flight from $75 beginning...
View ArticleAirline rankings
The four biggest U.S. airlines after the American-US Airways merger is complete:1. American (Fort Worth, Texas; ticker symbol AAL) — $38.69 billion in 2012 revenue; 147.1 billion miles flown by...
View ArticleCould zeppelins haul Caterpillar equipment to mines in Siberia?
Robin Young of Amur Minerals Corp. wants to dig for nickel and copper in Siberia where forbidding winters and poor roads make it tough to haul in equipment. His best option: fly it in with...
View ArticleBetty Lin-Fisher: Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday Fact or Fiction shopping...
The diehard Black Friday shoppers had their game plans in place well before the Thanksgiving Day advertising inserts that officially came out today. In some cases, they are a different breed who camp...
View ArticleDAN CATHY FILE
• Title: Chairman and chief executive officer of Chick-fil-A• Age: 60• Hometown: Jonesboro, Ga.• Family: wife Rhonda; sons Andrew and Ross• Education: Bachelor of science in business administration,...
View ArticleDon’t bet your shirt on a great 2014 for stocks
By Steve RothwellDon’t bet your shirt on a repeat performance.That’s the message from some of the nation’s biggest investment firms as the Dow Jones industrial average has closed above 16,000 for the...
View ArticleWas the Chevy Cruze worth $10 billion in tax dollars?
The U.S. Treasury Department recently said it plans to sell the last of its remaining General Motors stock by the end of the year, at least if current trading volumes stay steady.The government poured...
View ArticleHot cars at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES: Here are details about some the most buzz-worthy vehicles being introduced at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show:BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLEBMW adds a convertible to its 4 Series line of...
View ArticleBig hopes for Small Business Saturday
The Thanksgiving crush will be over. Still, Kirbie’s Meats & Catering co-owner Kris Burns hopes for an uptick in customers going out to shop on Saturday. The day marks the fourth year for what has...
View ArticleAfter Thanksgiving dinner, shoppers flock to retailers
Sue Modzeleski had lots of reasons to shop at Toys R Us on Thanksgiving. She got in line with others outside the Montrose store about 4:15 p.m. with temperatures dipping into the 20s. Shortly after...
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