Dec 31, 2013 by Mark BrooksWorld Markets Bring Strong Year to a CloseIt was Ireland's index that did best in Europe, with a 33.8% gain, as the country emerged from its financial bailout program.
Dec 31, 2013 by Mark BrooksSales of Ford Brand Vehicles to Top 2.4 Million in 2013Ford says it will sell more than 600,000 passenger cars this year, the most since 2000, with the strongest demand coming from the West and Southeast.
Dec 30, 2013 by Mark BrooksHome Electricity Use in U.S. Falling to 2001 LevelsAccording to the Energy Department, widespread use of LED bulbs could save output equivalent to that of 44 large power plants by 2027.
Dec 30, 2013 by Mark BrooksChina Prohibits Officials From Smoking in PublicThe new rules, which campaigners hope will help bring about a nationwide law banning smoking in public places, call on officials to lead by example by stubbing out their cigarettes.
Dec 30, 2013 by Mark BrooksSamsung 110-Inch Ultra-HD TV Priced at $150,000Demand for U-HD TVs is expected to rise despite the dearth of content.
Dec 30, 2013 by Mark BrooksFeds Pick 6 States for Drone TestingThe FAA does not allow commercial use of drones, but it is working to develop operational guidelines by the end of 2015.
Dec 30, 2013 by Mark BrooksJapan's Nikkei Logs Best Year Since 1972The Nikkei 225 soared 56.7% in 2013 on renewed confidence in the economy after years of feeble growth.
Dec 30, 2013 by Mark BrooksCal-Maine Foods Q2 Net Income Jumps 83%The company also said specialty eggs, which cost more than regular ones, have become more popular with customers.
Dec 30, 2013 by Mark BrooksApple CEO's Compensation Rises Slightly to $4.3 Million Apple, whose annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for Feb. 28, said Carl Icahn plans a shareholder proposal that would commit the company to repurchasing at least $50 billion of its stock during fiscal 2014.
Dec 27, 2013 by Mark BrooksObamacare Enrollment by the Numbers 1 million: People who had signed up for private coverage under the federal health law by Dec. 20, up from 354,682 three weeks earlier.
Dec 27, 2013 by Mark BrooksAirline Stocks Fall as Oil RisesJet fuel is the biggest expense for airlines. A rise in oil prices can greatly increase an airline's costs.
Dec 27, 2013 by Mark BrooksBoston's Logan Airport Sets 2013 Passenger RecordThe airport saw a 2.5% increase in domestic flights, while international flights fell by 0.3% in the year ending in November.
Dec 27, 2013 by Mark BrooksCEO of Company in Va. Governor's Scandal Steps DownShareholders also voted to change the company's name to Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals.
Dec 27, 2013 by Mark BrooksTakeda Ends Development of Diabetes DrugCconcerns about its effects on patients' livers.
Dec 27, 2013 by Mark BrooksJapan's Economy Continues to RecoverThe unemployment rate stayed at 4.0%, while jobs available rose but by less than the month before.
Dec 26, 2013 by Mark BrooksOnline Shopping Grows, With Some Growing PainsHeavy spending in the final days of the mostly lackluster season sent sales up 3.5% between Nov. 1 and Tuesday, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse.
Dec 26, 2013 by Mark BrooksCrude Oil Prices Edge Further Above $99At the gas pump, the average price of a gallon of gasoline is $3.27. That's up $0.06 from a week ago, and up $0.21 from this time last year.
Dec 26, 2013 by Mark BrooksDelta to Honor Mistakenly Cheap FaresNew Department of Transportation regulations, aimed at truth in advertising, require airlines to honor any mistake fares offered.
Dec 26, 2013 by Mark BrooksWebsites Try to Keep Comments in LineA growing number of websites are reining in the Wild West of online commentary.
Dec 26, 2013 by Mark BrooksMcDonald's Shuts Down McResource Employee WebsiteThe McResource program has been criticized for creating unrealistic budgets and offering advice that was out of touch with its workers' pay.
