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Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3
May 18, 2013 WASHINGTON — Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country. more »»
CFTC adopts weakened rule on derivatives trading
May 17, 2013 WASHINGTON — A rule intended to loosen the largest U.S. banks’ control over the trading of complex investments and help safeguard the financial system was weakened Thursday by regulator. more »»
Interior issues new drilling rule on public land
May 17, 2013 WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Thursday it will require companies that drill for oil and natural gas on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing... more »» 
Google unveils $10-a-month ‘All Access’ music plan
May 16, 2013 SAN FRANCISCO — Google on Wednesday launched a subscription-based music service, allowing users of Android phones and tablets to listen to their favorite songs and artists for a monthly fee. more »»
Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt up in March
May 16, 2013 WASHINGTON — Foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in March, signaling further confidence in U.S. deb. more »» 
Hedge fund boss Loeb lobbies for breakup of Sony
May 15, 2013 TOKYO — The U.S. hedge fund manager renowned for shaking up Yahoo Inc. has set his sights on Sony Corp. more »» 
Airlines net record baggage fees in 2012
May 15, 2013 NEW YORK — U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year — the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago. more »» 
Police chase local man, charge him with two aggravated misdemeanors A Marshalltown man allegedly fled police Friday after an officer spotted him driving while barred. Police arrested Matthew Leavy, 28, Marshalltown, after a short car and foot chases spann
May 14, 2013 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — LinkedIn and Facebook will celebrate the anniversaries of their IPOs just a few days apart this week. more »»
US retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing
May 14, 2013 WASHINGTON — Lower-priced gas allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. more »» 
Top official first told of targeting in 2012
May 14, 2013 WASHINGTON — Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Steven T. more »» 
Names & Notes
May 12, 2013 Englin named next president and CEO The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa board of directors is pleased to announce the selection of Kaye Englin to serve as the next president and CEO,... more »» 
Bernanke says Fed to increase financial monitoring
May 11, 2013 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has broadened its oversight beyond banks and now monitors a wide-range of financial institutions that could hasten another financial crisis, Chairman Ben Bernanke... more »» 
Icahn, Southeastern challenge Dell takeover plan
May 11, 2013 One of the biggest critics of Michael Dell’s plan to take the company he founded private has launched a fresh challenge to that $24.4 billion bid and says the slumping PC maker needs new leadership. more »» 
Record profit signals healthier Fannie Mae
May 10, 2013 WASHINGTON — Fannie Mae said something Thursday that would have been unthinkable a few years ago: It earned a record $58.7 billion profit in the January-March quarter. more »»
Retailers report modest gains for April
May 10, 2013 NEW YORK — Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recover. more »» 
Deal would reduce sentence for Enron’s Skilling
May 9, 2013 HOUSTON — Convicted ex-Enron Corp. more »» 
McDonald’s sales hit by weakness in Asia, Europe
May 9, 2013 NEW YORK — McDonald’s says a key sales figure slipped again in April, with the world’s biggest hamburger chain citing fears over a new strain of avian flu for weakness in China. The Oak Brook, Ill. more »» 
Internet sales tax bill faces tough sell in House
May 8, 2013 WASHINGTON — Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet. more »» 
Senate bill to let states tax Internet purchases
May 7, 2013 WASHINGTON — The Senate aimed to help traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping — for many a... more »» |
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