Dec 9, 2013 by Mark BrooksTech Giants Raise Their Voices Against Government Data CollectionThe letter is the latest salvo from the Big Tech companies in a campaign to counter any perception that they voluntarily give the government access to users' email and other sensitive information.
Dec 9, 2013 by Mark BrooksDigging Into Why U.S. Buys Helicopters From Russia for Afghan ForcesOverall, 63 Russian Mi-17s are being acquired through the 2011 contract. It was awarded without competition to Russia's arms export agency, Rosoboronexport.
Dec 9, 2013 by Mark BrooksNew American Airlines CEO Talks About the ChangeDoug Parker says American's buttoned-down, corporate culture will be the perfect complement to his scrappy US Airways.
Dec 9, 2013 by Mark Brooks5 Trends Played Out in November Jobs ReportFor people who've been out of work for more than six months, the outlook has gone from painful to desperate.
Dec 9, 2013 by Mark BrooksEADS to Cut 5,800 Jobs as Part of Major OverhaulThe jobs will be eliminated from its corporate and space and defense divisions by the end of 2016.
Dec 9, 2013 by Mark BrooksGerman Company Tests Delivery DroneThe flights this week are strictly a research project to see if the technology works and there are no plans yet to start actual drone deliveries.
Dec 9, 2013 by Mark BrooksAbercrombie & Fitch Ties CEO Compensation More to Company PerformanceMichael Jeffries will still have an annual base salary of $1.5 million, which will be reviewed every year.
Dec 9, 2013 by Mark BrooksPost Holdings Buying Golden Boy Foods, Dymatize EnterprisesGolden Boy makes private label peanut butter and other nut butters. Dymatize makes protein powders, bars and nutritional supplements.
Dec 9, 2013 by Mark BrooksPratt & Whitney Machinists Approve New ContractUnion leaders had recommended workers reject the contract, which takes effect Monday and will cover about 2,800 Pratt & Whitney employees.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksAuto and Student Loans Drive Increase in Consumer BorrowingConsumers increased their borrowing by $18.2 billion in October to a seasonally adjusted $3.08 trillion.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksOregon Gives Intel a Nike-Like Tax DealIntel must create at least 500 jobs to get the tax guarantee.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksLA Sues Wells Fargo, Citigroup Over Foreclosures in Minority CommunitiesWells Fargo and Citigroup both said the suits are meritless.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksNatural Gas Prices Up 4% This Week as Cold Weather Moves InAnalysts say the gains could continue.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksEU Raids Electronics Companies in Pricing ProbeThe Commission underlined that its investigation is at a preliminary stage and may never lead to charges, let alone a finding of guilt.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksTeen-Oriented Clothing Stores in a RutA yo-yo economic recovery and tough competition from the likes of H&M, which offer disposable and cheap fashion, have led to an uneven performance since the recession.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksSears Hometown and Outlet Stores' Q3 Net Income Falls 12%Demand for home appliances rose, but sales of lawn and garden, consumer electronics, and apparel items fell.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksU.S. Consumer Spending Up 0.3% in OctoberThe personal saving rate dipped to 4.8% of after-tax income in October, down from 5.2% in September.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksCustomer Information of JPMorgan's UCard HackedThe bank's UCard is used in corporate or government prepaid benefit programs, such as food stamps, unemployment benefits, or tax refunds.
Dec 6, 2013 by Mark BrooksJ.C. Penney Faces SEC Inquiry on FinancesJ.C. Penney Co. Inc. said it is cooperating with the SEC and providing the requested information.
Dec 5, 2013 by Mark BrooksStates Try to Tempt Boeing in Bid for 777X JobsThe competition underscores Boeing's commanding bargaining position in an economy where top-notch manufacturing jobs remain scarce.
