Archive for November 16th, 2012:

No more Twinkies? Others could buy Hostess’ brands

Date: Nov 16 2012
Hostess Brands says it has gone to Bankruptcy Court seeking permission to close its business. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/eNpiJ7m_L1Y/ Read More »

Ikea regrets use of forced labor in E. Germany

Date: Nov 16 2012
East German prisoners were forced to manufacture goods for companies including Ikea. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/92Gs0C_i_ak/ Read More »

Industrial production falls, partly due to Sandy

Date: Nov 16 2012
Superstorm Sandy was partly responsible. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/qpIaCOH7EDo/ Read More »

Target Responds to Backlash Over Thanksgiving Night Black Friday Sale

Date: Nov 16 2012
Filed under: Target Corp, Holidays, ShoppingTarget is pushing back against complaints that its Thanksgiving evening opening is ruining employees' holiday. The retailer announced on Monday that its Black Friday sale will start the evening before, with doors set to open at ...Read More »

Keep Your Guests and Your Wallet Full on Thanksgiving — Savings Experiment

Date: Nov 16 2012
Filed under: Savings Experiment, Holidays, Shopping View PollView Poll Related Savings Experiments Bagging the Best Deals on Groceries -- Savings Experiment The highlight of Thanksgiving is a big turkey and bountiful sides, but the holiday meal can also cost you a bundle. Here's how ...Read More »

Stock Upgrades: Casual Friday Suits The Gap Just Fine

Date: Nov 16 2012
Filed under: Market NewsChina's once-in-a-decade leadership reshuffle saw Zhang Dejiang, who studied economics at Kim Il Sung University in Pyongyang, promoted to its Politburo. Because, naturally, North Korea can teach us so much about how to efficiently run an economy. ...Read More »

Investing: Alternative energy stocks are still dim

Date: Nov 16 2012
You'd think alternative-energy stocks would be a great investment right now, but there may be a better way to go green. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Q7HrLRu3hwk/ Read More »

Smartphones to play bigger role in shopping

Date: Nov 16 2012
Almost 70% of smartphone owners plan to use the devices for holiday shopping. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/58nCx0jESwM/ Read More »

Apple stock plunges again

Date: Nov 16 2012
Apple stock fell to its lowest level since February as investors no longer perceive the company as being infallible. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/7wHPdA4Ix4Y/ Read More »

18 Facts About Walmart That Will Blow Your Mind

Date: Nov 16 2012
Filed under: Company News, Wal-Mart Stores, ShoppingBy Dina Spector Walmart (WMT) announced its third quarter financial results this morning. The discount retailer reported earnings of $1.08 per share, which was slightly better than what analysts were expecting. Sales climbed 3.4 percent year-over-year ...Read More »