Jun 9, 2014 by Mark BrooksIncrease in U.S. Jobs Doesn't Tell the Full StoryThe downturn that began 6½ years ago accelerated wrenching changes that have left many Americans feeling worse off.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark Brooks5 Things to Know About Silicon Valley's Well-Paid InternsWhile most positions are for computer science, programming and developing, there are plenty of non-tech internships for designers, bankers, marketers, public relations workers, artists and more.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark Brooks5 Things to Know About Apple's Stock SplitIn recent years, splits have dwindled as companies became more comfortable allowing their stocks to trade for hundreds of dollars.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark BrooksDo Look Down! Shoe Companies Bring Their Best for World Cup Cleats Adidas is offering the back-and-white Battle Pack collection of four different cleats, featuring prints that are supposed to pay homage to Brazil.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark Brooks5 Video Game Trends Expected at E3 This WeekIf past shows are any indication, more sequels will be revealed for the first time at E3.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark BrooksGas Prices Holding Steady at $3.69 a GallonOf cities surveyed in the continental U.S., Baton Rouge, La., had the lowest average price at $3.33 a gallon. San Francisco had the highest average at $4.14 a gallon.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark BrooksWhere Have All the Missing American Workers Gone? Recent surveys suggest more and more long-time unemployed workers are abandoning the search for another job and leaving the nation's workforce.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark BrooksMcDonald's U.S. Sales Slip Again in May Overseas, a rebound in China after last year's worries about avian flu helped lift sales by 2.5% in its Asia, Middle East and Africa division.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark BrooksSingapore Man's Nearly $2.2 Million Bid Tops Bidding for Lunch With BuffettSince 2000 Buffett has raised nearly $16 million for the Glide charity through these auctions.
Jun 6, 2014 by Mark BrooksU.S. Consumer Borrowing Surges in April The result was fueled by autos and student loans.
Jun 6, 2014 by Mark BrooksGM's Incompetence When It Came to the "Switch From Hell"The Valukas report makes no mention of negligence. But it says plenty about incompetence throughout GM.
Jun 6, 2014 by Mark BrooksU.S. Employers Add 217,000 Jobs; Unemployment Stays at 6.3%Monthly job growth has now averaged 234,000 for the past three months, up sharply from 150,000 in the previous three.
Jun 5, 2014 by Mark BrooksU.S. Household Wealth Rises to Record $81.8 TrillionThe wealth is flowing mainly to affluent Americans.
Jun 5, 2014 by Mark BrooksNew Report Reveals More About Deepwater Horizon Blowout Preventer FailureInvestigators found faulty wiring in two places, a dead battery and a bent pipe in the hulking device.
Jun 5, 2014 by Mark BrooksMerck & Co. Finalizes $100 Million NuvaRing SettlementMerck, in its statement, said there is "substantial" evidence to show that NuvaRing is safe.
Jun 5, 2014 by Mark BrooksHighlights From General Motors Investigation The report concludes "nobody took responsibility" even though everybody had it.
Jun 4, 2014 by Mark BrooksBeige Book: Retail Sales Revving; Home Sales Held BackRetail sales were reviving, helped by pent-up demand for new cars after the harsh winter.
Jun 4, 2014 by Mark BrooksU.S. Service Firms Grow at Fastest Pace Since August Seventeen non-manufacturing industries reported growth in May and only one (mining) reported contraction.
Jun 4, 2014 by Mark BrooksU.S. Productivity Fell at 3.2% Rate in Q1The first-quarter performance was seen as a temporary bump caused by an unusually harsh winter that caused the economy to go into reverse.
Jun 3, 2014 by Mark BrooksBuffett Lunch Auction Bidding Near $400,000The winning bids have exceeded $2 million in four of the past six years, and in 2012 the auction winner paid $3,456,789.
