Tag: business & economy
In Spain, hair salons and nail salons finding success in a struggling economy
Spain's struggling economy has left many in the country with a sense of malaise and gloom. Looking for something positive, more and more are turning to the beauty salon or nail parlor for a little pick-up....
Businesses buy out advertising on TLC's All American Muslims after Lowe's withdraws
Lowe's home improvement store sparked outrage after pulling its advertising from the TLC series All American Muslims. Now, other business have stepped up and bought up the newly available advertising while others criticize the store for caving into hate and bigotry....
Wealthiest Americans see precipitous decline in incomes -- still dominate
Economists are also studying whether the dramatic concentration of wealth at the top is an indication of an economic collapse, a cause of an economic collapse or just a mere coincidence, as they study the concentration of wealth now, compared to 1928....
Scams abound targeting holiday shoppers' personal information
Scam artists are trying to take advantage of the holiday season to get your personal information. Audri Lanford from Scambusters.org has information on some of the biggest scams and best ways to avoid them....
VIDEO: Apple previews new Grand Central store
As Apple readies its new Grand Central Terminal store for a Friday opening, analysts are turning up the volume on predictions that an Apple TV — an actual television and not a hardware add-on — can be expected in less than a year....
VIDEO: U.S., Canada reach landmark agreement on tighter border coordination
Late Wednesday, American and Canadian officials rolled out a broad, new plan to tighten cooperation on border movements and make it easier for people and companies on both sides of the border to do business in and visit the other....
In red China, Walmart leading a green revolution
About a decade ago, as Walmart suffered under increasingly negative publicity, the company set out on an effort to green its reputation — and make money in the process. Now, Walmart is leading a green revolution in China....
Networking Night event set to help Iraqi immigrants find work in America
Many Iraqi immigrants to the United States, fleeing their war-torn country, are struggling to find work here. Despite being well-educated, the tough economy has made it tough for them to convince employers to give them a shot....
France, Germany facing debt rating downgrade as Eurozone wavers
Standard & Poor's, the debt rating agency that downgrades U.S. debt this summer has issued a warning that France, Germany and 13 other European Union countries, those using the Euro, may see their credit ratings reduced....
U.S. Postal Service proposing to slow down delivery of first class mail
The U.S. Post Office unveiled a set of proposals Monday that would see the delivery time for most First Class Mail rise from one to two days to two to three days in an effort to reduce the quasi-governmental agency's ballooning deficits....
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