Nov 22, 2013 by Mark BrooksSeveral Companies Surge in IPOs TodaySo far, 257 initial public offerings have priced in 2013, up nearly 43% from last year.
Nov 22, 2013 by Mark BrooksBoehner Takes to Twitter When Healthcare.gov Lets Him DownBoehner's effort comes as Republicans crank up a highly organized effort to capitalize politically on the troubled rollout of the health care law's website.
Nov 22, 2013 by Mark BrooksSony Targets $250 Million in Annual Cuts to Movie StudioThe push to make its entertainment division more efficient came after hedge fund Third Point LLC took a large minority stake in Sony earlier this year
Nov 22, 2013 by Mark BrooksAT&T Mobility, Sprint, and T-Mobile Take Steps Against "Cramming"Vermont is leading 45 states in trying to end the unauthorized cell phone billing practice, called cramming.
Nov 22, 2013 by Mark BrooksBiogen Shares Jump as MS Drug Gets Special Status in EU Analysts expect that Tecfidera, a pill taken once a day, will become a leading treatment for multiple sclerosis.
Nov 21, 2013 by Mark BrooksLatest Jury Orders Samsung to Pay Apple $290 MillionA third trial is scheduled for March to consider Apple's claims that Samsung's newest devices on the market also copied Apple's technology.
Nov 21, 2013 by Mark BrooksCypriot University to Accept Bitcoin PaymentsThe university's CFO said payments are free of risk for the university since it immediately converts the digital currency to euros at the day's exchange rate.
Nov 21, 2013 by Mark BrooksIsraeli Startup Buys Bankrupt Electric Car CompanyBetter Place filed for liquidation in May, six years after promising to revolutionize the auto industry by reducing the world's oil dependency.
Nov 21, 2013 by Mark BrooksKia Recalling More Than 96,000 Sedona MinivansThe U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the lower control arms near the wheels can rust and break due to salt exposure.
Nov 21, 2013 by Mark BrooksAmerican Airlines Lets Passengers Bid for UpgradesIt says the new "Plusgrade" upgrades are for passengers who aren't AAdvantage members or bought tickets that normally aren't eligible for upgrades.
Nov 21, 2013 by Mark BrooksPinterest Launches Location-Based Pins With the new location-based pins, users will be able, for interest, to create maps for friends visiting from out of town.
Nov 21, 2013 by Mark BrooksNHTSA Administrator Talks About Tesla ProbeAfter second Model S fire in the U.S., NHTSA investigatory team came to Strickland and recommended an evaluation.
Nov 20, 2013 by Mark BrooksAlly Financial Repays U.S. Treasury $5.9 BillionAlly CEO Michael Carpenter said that the company has now returned more than 70% of the investment to the U.S. taxpayer.
Nov 20, 2013 by Mark BrooksHyundai, Toyota, Honda Show Off Hydrogen-Powered CarsHydrogen cars have a glaring downside: Refueling stations are scarce, and they're costly to build.
Nov 20, 2013 by Mark BrooksMinutes: Fed Could Slow Bond Buying in Coming MonthsThe discussion suggests some members are worried that investors could mistakenly assume a slowdown in bond purchases will be followed by an increase in short-term interest rates.
Nov 20, 2013 by Mark BrooksNew Auto Safety Advertising Guidelines Prompted by TeslaThe agency says automakers who claim ratings higher than five stars are misleading the public.
Nov 20, 2013 by Mark BrooksAriz. Offers Apple $10 Million Grant to Open PlantThe plant will manufacture lenses and other items made from sapphire, which Apple now uses in only limited areas of the iPhone but may expand.
Nov 20, 2013 by Mark BrooksU.S. Retail Sales Rise a Solid 0.4% in OctoberIn October, auto sales rose 1.3%, reversing September's 1.2% decline.
Nov 20, 2013 by Mark BrooksConsumer Prices Dip 0.1% on Cheaper GasOver the past 12 months, overall prices have risen 1%, well below the Federal Reserve's inflation target of 2%.
Nov 19, 2013 by Mark BrooksFord to Debut New Mustang Dec. 5The Mustang will debut in six cities on four continents.