Archive for August, 2014:

Judge rejects settlement in Apple, Google case

Date: Aug 08 2014
A federal judge has rejected a $324.5 million class action over high-tech hiring.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71460027/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Judge-rejects-settlement-in-Apple-Google-case/ Read More »

Stocks jump: Dow ends up 186 points

Date: Aug 08 2014
U.S. stocks definitely did not follow Japan's cue, where the Nikkei index nose-dived 3%, losing 454 points for the trading day on the strife in Ukraine and Iraq.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71425708/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Stocks-jump-Dow-ends-up-points/ Read More »

GM adds 5 U.S. recalls, biggest for Saturn Vue key issue

Date: Aug 08 2014
Biggest is for 200,000 Saturn Vue SUVs for key issue.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71449108/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~GM-adds-US-recalls-biggest-for-Saturn-Vue-key-issue/ Read More »

Stock Markets Rise on Signs of Easing Ukraine Tensions

Date: Aug 08 2014
Filed under: Stock Markets, Investing AP/Richard Drew NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are closing higher as investors were relieved by reports of easing tensions between Ukraine and Russia. News reports said Russia had ended military exercises near Ukraine. The Dow Jones industrial average (^DJI) ...Read More »

GM Recalls Another 312,000 Vehicles, 6 Models

Date: Aug 08 2014
Filed under: Consumer Ally, Recalls, Consumer Protection, Auto Recalls AP file/M. Spencer Green DETROIT -- General Motors (GM) is issuing six more recalls totaling more than 312,000 vehicles as the company cleans up past safety issues. The recalls in North America pushed GM's ...Read More »

Fine-Tune Your Finances Before You Travel Overseas

Date: Aug 08 2014
Filed under: Travel Goodluz/Shutterstock By Theresa Kim When heading overseas, travelers often forget about the financial planning. Besides basic preparations, like making copies of your bank account and credit card information, there are some subtler financial measures that can potentially save you from ...Read More »

Stocks give up early gains, losses accelerate

Date: Aug 07 2014
Investors keep an eye on global tensions and reports of an improving U.S. economy.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71342048/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Stocks-give-up-early-gains-losses-accelerate/ Read More »

Dow downers! 5 blue chips hit most since peak

Date: Aug 07 2014
The Dow is down 4% from its record July 16 close, but 5 blue chips are down a lot more.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71351564/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Dow-downers-blue-chips-hit-most-since-peak/ Read More »

Investors seek safe havens in turbulent world

Date: Aug 07 2014
As tensions between the West and Russia mount, investors flock to haven of German bonds.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71342044/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Investors-seek-safe-havens-in-turbulent-world/ Read More »

In Farcing, Thieves Ask ‘Would You Be My Friend?’

Date: Aug 07 2014
Filed under: Identity Theft pinkypills/Shutterstock By Christine DiGangi Consider this scenario: You're on Facebook (FB), and you receive two friend requests, both from people you don't know. With one person, you have no mutual friends, and with the other, you have some. ...Read More »