At the Auto Show: Geneva 2014
Date: Mar 06 2014
Major unveilings at the European show.
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Archive for March 6th, 2014:
Factory orders drop 0.7% in January, but . . .
Date: Mar 06 2014
The good news? Core capital goods orders rise 1.5%.
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2 More Grocers Nix Biotech Salmon; Walmart Remains Mum
Date: Mar 06 2014
Filed under: Consumer Goods, Wal-Mart, Consumer Issues, Consumer Protection, Financial Education
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By Vanessa Wong
An environmental group made waves this week with word that Kroger (KR) and Safeway (SWY), the second- and fourth-largest U.S. grocery chains, respectively, had agreed not to ...Read More »
Factory Orders, Shipments Slip in January
Date: Mar 06 2014
Filed under: Transportation, Economic Indicators, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Materials & Construction
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WASHINGTON -- New orders for U.S. factory goods fell more than expected in January and shipments also slipped, adding to signs of a recent slowdown in ...Read More »
Lonely, Stressed? You’re More Likely to Be Victim of Online Fraud
Date: Mar 06 2014
Filed under: Consumer Protection, Junk Mail and Telemarketing, Ripoffs & Scams, Internet Fraud
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By Herb Weisbaum
Scams are everywhere online. Some people fall for them, and some don't. Why? Online behaviors and life experiences can make someone more vulnerable to fraud, ...Read More »
Ad group slams Barbie tie-in with Girl Scouts
Date: Mar 06 2014
Consumer advocacy group wants Barbie to nix Girl Scout tie-in.
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Staples closing 225 stores amid online focus
Date: Mar 06 2014
Office supply retailer seeks to trim about $500 million in costs annually by 2015.
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