Archive for November 1st, 2012:

Consumer confidence surges, factories, housing up

Date: Nov 01 2012
Consumers feeling more confident about hiring outlook; manufacturing, construction show gains http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/2vfRusX9oxg/ Read More »

Auto sales: GM up 5%, Ford flat, Chrysler up 10%

Date: Nov 01 2012
General Motors GM October sales http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/RkV3V5Ypop8/ Read More »

Ford succession: Fields drives into No. 2 spot

Date: Nov 01 2012
CEO Alan Mulally will remain through 2014. Mark Fields promoted to Chief Operating Officer. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/LZaepWpyO8E/ Read More »

Why the 99% May Never Retire

Date: Nov 01 2012
Filed under: RetirementEconomists say that we're in a recovery, but try telling that to ordinary middle-class Americans. As hard as it is to make ends meet right now, Americans are extremely pessimistic about ever getting to retire with any kind ...Read More »

JCPenney Took Some Giant Steps Back; Now Customers Are Confused

Date: Nov 01 2012
Filed under: Company News, JC Penney, RetailBy Ashley Lutz When Ron Johnson took over as CEO of JCPenney (JCP) in January, his mantra was "no more coupons." Johnson said that the retailer was switching to a model of everyday low prices ...Read More »

Stock Upgrades: Tupperware Can’t Contain Its Excitement

Date: Nov 01 2012
Filed under: Market NewsFacebook (FB), which surged some 15% last week amid news its nemesis was arrested, slumped 3.79% yesterday after the less welcome freeing of a lockup. Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN) jumped 4.36% to an all-time best but it ...Read More »

Harsh punishments rare for drug compounding mistakes

Date: Nov 01 2012
Review of legal cases shows that compounding pharmacies rarely are punished when serious mistakes are made. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/yFpOl8pBmjo/ Read More »

Banks offer help to customers affected by Sandy

Date: Nov 01 2012
Banks are waiving many fees this week because of Hurricane Sandy. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/_RFZIvKRCGE/ Read More »

Ask Matt: Protect your portfolio from inflation

Date: Nov 01 2012
Investors turn to things of value they can touch to protect themselves against rapidly rising prices. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/4xreUbNIbCI/ Read More »

AT&T and T-Mobile Combine Wireless Coverage in Sandy-Affected Areas

Date: Nov 01 2012
Filed under: Technology, AT&TAT&T and T-Mobile have signed an agreement that lets subscribers to either company roam on either network in devastated parts of the country where Hurricane Sandy has left users with poor cellular coverage. In the past 72 hours, ...Read More »