Archive for October 5th, 2013:

Chrysler IPO could be a shot in the arm

Date: Oct 05 2013
The automaker may benefit from outside investors, expert says. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/LMR9WE-syYQ/ Read More »

Tesla CEO Defends Model S After Fire; Owner Says "I Am Still a Fan"

Date: Oct 05 2013
Filed under: Automotive Industry, CEOsAP Photo/Paul SakumaTesla CEO Elon Musk and a Model S electric car. Tesla CEO Elon Musk defended the Model S electric car on Friday after a fire in one of the cars sent shares tumbling. This week video ...Read More »

Chevrolet Malibu hits age 50

Date: Oct 05 2013
After 50 years, Malibu has become one of GM's most important models http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/khNXdLrdFUI/ Read More »

Lockheed Martin Furloughs 3,000 Workers as Shutdown Continues

Date: Oct 05 2013
Filed under: U.S. Government, Aerospace & DefenseAP Photo/John Amis Lockheed Martin (LMT) will furlough 3,000 employees on Monday and potentially more in coming weeks due to the government shutdown. The defense contractor said Friday that the furloughs will affect its business nationwide ...Read More »

Test Drive: Electric Chevy Spark a powerhouse

Date: Oct 05 2013
Electric version of Chevrolet's mini-car is like a tiny, daring sip of white lightning. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/7CqAasDgv-0/ Read More »

The most dangerous states in America

Date: Oct 05 2013
In 2012, violent crime rose only about 1% nationally; Tennessee tops the list. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Vgh2VuByJTA/ Read More »

The Week’s Winners and Losers: 2 Very Different Crashes for Angie’s List and Tesla

Date: Oct 05 2013
Filed under: Company News, Amazon.com, Facebook, IPOs, InvestingAP, Reed Saxon Companies can make brilliant moves, but there are also times when things don't work out quite as planned. From a widely anticipated IPO to a reputation-burning engine fire, here's a rundown ...Read More »

Fix Your Malfunctioning Wardrobe Cheap: All You Need Is a Good Tailor

Date: Oct 05 2013
Filed under: How to Save Money, Clothing & Accessories, Saving Clothing is hardly the biggest-ticket item on the average family's budget; in fact, the average person only spends a little over 3 percent of his or her income on clothes. But ...Read More »