Archive for September 3rd, 2013:

Brokers are Expanding Options with Non-Rated Carriers

Date: Sep 03 2013
1888PressRelease - Boutique Worker Comp carriers provide flexibility to market place. As carriers continue to withdraw from various market segments, many brokers are seeking to fill the void by placing the workers comp exposure with smaller niche carriers that self elect ...Read More »

Microsoft’s Nokia Deal Is Smart – But It Probably Won’t Succeed

Date: Sep 03 2013
Filed under: Technology, Microsoft, Nokia, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mobile TechnologySari Gustafsson/AFP/Getty ImagesMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer (left) shakes hands with Nokia's Chairman Risto Siilasmaa as they announce the sale of Nokia's phone unit. By Henry Blodget The Microsoft-Nokia deal is a smart deal ...Read More »

Rent the Runway: Saving a Fortune on Fashion Indulgences

Date: Sep 03 2013
Filed under: Small Business, How to Save Money, Clothing & Accessories, SavingAP, Rent the Runway, Philippe RohdewaldJennifer Hyman (left), CEO and co-founder of Rent the Runway, and co-founder Jenny Fleiss. Ask any woman and she'll tell you: She has a closet ...Read More »

Closing Bell: Syria Fears and Iffy Mergers Keep Gains in Check

Date: Sep 03 2013
Filed under: Technology, Market News, International Trade, U.S. Government, TelecommunicationsSpencer Platt, Getty Images An early stock market rally powered by a strong manufacturing report and word that President Obama would seek congressional approval for any move against Syria faded Tuesday afternoon ...Read More »

Higher lot prices may boost new home prices

Date: Sep 03 2013
Home builders are paying higher prices than last year for lots in major markets. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Z16YZfRAvN4/ Read More »

Ask Matt: A 13,791% stock gain? Hindsight helps

Date: Sep 03 2013
Ask Matt: What's the most an investor could have earned since 2010? http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/RqkuMZwz4vk/ Read More »

What to watch: Stocks gyrate on Syria suspense

Date: Sep 03 2013
The "will we or won't we strike" question is responsible for recent stock volatility. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/YC9LygUOh_Y/ Read More »