|
Today's Business Headlines
Sunday, May 11, 2008
These days, small business owners have to be creative about getting the money to start and expand their companies. Many are turning to non-traditional sources, such as credit unions. Increasing numbers are going to online lending Web sites that cut out the traditional bank middleman and others.
 Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Sunday, May 11, 2008
At many U.S. McDonald’s, crew members are being offered health insurance at group rates, along with computerized English-language classes and other life-enhancing skills that can be learned during breaks or after shifts. And in company-owned restaurants, employees can establish 401(k) retirement accounts, in which McDonald’s increases its contribution over time, depending on that year’s profits.
Read More
3 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Sunday, May 11, 2008
 |
When David Neeleman stepped down as CEO of JetBlue Airways Corp. a year ago, he swore he’d never start another airline. “Shows you how compelling ... this Brazil idea really is,” the JetBlue founder said of his latest venture, an airline — of course — that will appeal to Brazilians on service and price.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
 |
Dodge, the brand with powerful Hemi V-8 engines and a brawny image, is showing less brawn in its latest sport utility vehicle. There's no Hemi available for the new-for-2009 Dodge Journey sport utility vehicle. In fact, the base engine for the four-door Journey is a four cylinder.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
 |
With the familiar Hummer family design, the Hummer HX concept vehicle, now on the auto show circuit, challenges the hierarchy of the trail. More compact than the H3, the HX is an open-air, two-door, off-road vehicle.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Whatever sticker prices, rebates and negotiated rates that shoppers in the Charleston area and elsewhere pay for a new Dodge Nitro, Jeep Compass or Chrysler Town & Country, they can count on one thing: their gas bill for close to 1,100 days will be less than $3 a gallon.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
 |
LOS ANGELES — Niko Bellic is richer than Tony Stark. While vying for similar audiences at the same time, "Grand Theft Auto IV" bested "Iron Man" by about $300 million in their respective first weeks on the small and big screens. The highly anticipated video game about immigrant gangster Bellic drove away with over $500 million, while the movie about Marvel billionaire superhero Stark blasted off with over $200 million worldwide.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
The around-the-world rally to honor the famed 1908 global race is back on, with one change. Now it's The Great Race 2009: New York to Paris.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
South Carolina financier and philanthropist Darla Moore, long considered one of the most powerful women in American business, urged Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce members Friday to tap the county's tremendous energy resources to compete in the global marketplace.
Read More
2 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Q. On Saturday, I selected a brand-new Honda Accord from a local dealer here in Hawaii, and gave them my down payment. I was to pick it up last night. But as I was on my way over to get it, they called me to say that they had taken some parts out of the car to put into another car that came in for service. My car is undriveable until tomorrow, when they can put in the replacement parts. My sales guy did not know what parts they removed. According to him, some lines of communication were crossed, and my sales guy was not aware that the car had been "cannibalized."
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
In a port city that's been engaged in global commerce for centuries, the spotlight is shifting to fair trade.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
 |
The South Carolina Aquarium leaked $225,886 in 2007, as some expensive fundraising initiatives swamped stronger admissions and sunk the facility's plans for a third consecutive year in the black. The nonprofit swung to the loss from a $289,151 gain in 2006. Its revenue increased 2.4 percent to $6.86 million, but its expenses climbed 10.6 percent to slightly more than $7 million.
Read More
10 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
While unable to claim wins last month in Virginia, the Mini of Charleston racing team did pick up a track record, with Robbie Davis averaging 84.692 miles per hour in a 2005 Mini Cooper S. Davis took two second places in the weekend races at the 3.27 mile Virginia International Raceway in Danville.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Ford Motor Co. is about to lose the digital edge it's had since last year, when it began offering Sync wireless technology in vehicles.
Read More
0 comment(s) / read/add comments |
AP Business Special Features
|
|
Stock/Fund Quote Lookup
Use the tool below to get the latest stock quotes. Type the symbol or name of the company.
|
