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Recent Articles by Mark Brooks

Mar 18, 2014 by Mark Brooks

GM Creates New Post to Spearhead Safety Issues

Jeff Boyer is responsible for development of safety systems, vehicle testing, and safety of cars after they are sold, including recalls.

Mar 18, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Viacom and Google Settle YouTube Lawsuit

Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

Mar 18, 2014 by Mark Brooks

U.S. Consumer Prices Tick Up Just 0.1% in Feb.

In the past 12 months, prices have risen just 1.1%, down from 1.6% in January and the smallest yearly gain in five months.

Mar 17, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Chesapeake Energy Files Oil-Field Services Spinoff Paperwork

Chesapeake said Monday that the spinoff will be tax-free to its shareholders.

Mar 17, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Sally Beauty Releases Details on Data Breach

A spate of major data breaches in recent months has raised awareness about the vulnerability of cards used in the U.S.

Mar 17, 2014 by Mark Brooks

U.S. Lags as Commercial Drones Take Off

The FAA estimates as many as 7,500 small commercial drones will be in use within five years once the necessary regulations are in place.

Mar 17, 2014 by Mark Brooks

More GM Recalls Include 1.2 Million SUVs for Air Bag Issue

GM expects to spend approximately $300 million in the first quarter to repair the vehicles in the new recalls as well as the vehicles in the small-car recall.

Mar 17, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Vodafone to Buy Spain's Ono for $10 Billion

The deal is part of a broader trend of mergers and takeovers in Europe, where the mobile industry is split among some 150 major operators crisscrossing national lines.

Mar 17, 2014 by Mark Brooks

U.S. Factory Output Rose in Feb. by Most in 6 Months

The figures suggest that factories are poised to boost output and drive more economic growth as the weather improves.

Mar 17, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Oil Price Dips After Crimea Votes to Split From Ukraine

Worries about slowing demand from China, one of the world's top energy consumers, as well as the availability of plentiful crude supplies on global markets have also contributed to falling prices in the past several days.

Mar 11, 2014 by Mark Brooks

How Investors May Be Getting Misled by Buybacks

There are signs the next $1 trillion in buybacks for S&P 500 companies could also prove ill-timed.

Mar 11, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Alibaba, Tencent Among Companies Chosen to Back China Banks

The central bank governor also said Beijing is likely to ease controls on interest rates paid on savings within two years.

Mar 11, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Men's Wearhouse to Buy Jos. A. Bank for $1.8 Billion

The agreement ends a months-long back and forth that began in October

Mar 11, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Medical Groups Question Price of Gilead's New Hepatitis C Drug

Insurance industry-affiliated group, AIDS foundation balk at $1,000-a-pill price.

Mar 11, 2014 by Mark Brooks

U.S. Employers Posted More Open Jobs in January

There are about 2.6 unemployed Americans, on average, for each open job.

Mar 11, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Recreational Marijuana Brings Colo. $2 Million in Taxes in Jan.

The pot taxes come from 12.9% sales taxes and 15% excise taxes.

Mar 11, 2014 by Mark Brooks

U.S. House Committee Investigating GM Recall

GM says 13 deaths and 31 crashes have been linked to the problem.

Mar 10, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Natural Gas Industry Struggles to Keep Promises

Still, natural gas storage levels are lower than they've been since 2008. That could mean even higher prices are on their way.

Mar 10, 2014 by Mark Brooks

Americans Board Public Transit in Booming Numbers

Transit ridership has now fully recovered from a dip caused by the Great Recession.

Mar 10, 2014 by Mark Brooks

E-Cigarettes: Fresh Air or Smoke and Mirrors?

The Food and Drug Administration plans to regulate e-cigarettes but has not yet issued proposed rules.

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