Archive for July 6th, 2012:

A painted BMW and other ‘Cars in the News’

Date: Jul 06 2012
This week, Car In the News takes us to The Continent. No, not this continent. Rather, we're talking about Europe, where there's no end of interesting, ... http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/tMmxX7OSPaw/1 Read More »

Stocks: Dow loses 1% on weak jobs report

Date: Jul 06 2012
High unemployment reinforces view U.S. economy is losing traction as Europe heads into recession, China's economy slows. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/RkxZE-6aIYg/1 Read More »

Report: Amazon plans 3 new Kindle Fire tablets to rival iPads

Date: Jul 06 2012
Amazon is eyeing production of the new tablets — all with 7-inch screens — timed for the holiday shopping season, reports DisplaySearch. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/OjHmFOO2ToM/1 Read More »

Ousted Duke Energy CEO Earns Up to $44.4 Million for a Few Hours Work

Date: Jul 06 2012
When Duke Energy bought out Progress Energy on Monday, it formed a utility company of colossal proportions, which will provide power to more than 7 million Americans. And a whopping company means a whopping CEO compensation package -- even if ...Read More »

Duke Energy CEO to Get $44 Million in Severance for 3 Days of Work

Date: Jul 06 2012
Filed under: Energy, Company News, People, Market NewsBy Rob Wile The Wall Street Journal's Joann Lublin, Dan Fitzpatrick and Rebecca Smith have a shocking scoop today on the highly brief but highly lucrative term Bill Johnson served as CEO of ...Read More »

June’s Weak Retail Sales Darken Outlook for Back-to-School

Date: Jul 06 2012
Filed under: Macy's, Nordstrom, Target Corp, Costco, Saks, Retail June's tepid retail sales numbers are already casting a pall over the industry's outlook for autumn -- and they may bode ill for the winter, too. Though right now, we're all thinking more ...Read More »

Muskoka Recovery Discusses Depression In Recovery

Date: Jul 06 2012
1888PressRelease - Muskoka Recovery Center believes that the use of mind altering substances changes the chemical balance of an individual and sometimes alters moods so much that many become depressed. Many patients in drug rehab will also suffer from some form ...Read More »

Taco Bell, other chains have deals on morning soft drinks

Date: Jul 06 2012
Morning cola must be getting hot: Steak 'n Shake and some Taco Bell and Sonic locations are promoting soft drinks on their morning menus. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/JzW_N5IifsA/1 Read More »

Mini iPad may arrive by holidays, along with new Kindle Fire

Date: Jul 06 2012
Amazon is quietly prepping a new Kindle Fire; both are expected ahead of the holidays. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/H5VJgnaUbbk/1 Read More »

Recession has many looking thrift store chic

Date: Jul 06 2012
With millions of people looking for ways to save money in tough economic times, a growing number of consumers have turned to resale shops. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/JHgJGOGJnCU/1 Read More »