Archive for December, 2014:

Stocks open higher, turn flat

Date: Dec 19 2014
As of 9:50 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones industrial average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite are each trading within a narrow range around the break-even point.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81306463/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Stocks-open-higher-turn-flat/ Read More »

Test Drive: Audi ‘entry’ A3 fun but pricey

Date: Dec 19 2014
Driving fun and exceptional mpg vie with odd mix of standard vs. optional features for soul of Audi A3         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81301728/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Test-Drive-Audi-entry-A-fun-but-pricey/ Read More »

Retirement: 5 ways to make the most of 2015

Date: Dec 18 2014
Experts offer retirees and pre-retirees tips on having a healthier, wealthier New Year.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81257016/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Retirement-ways-to-make-the-most-of/ Read More »

Dow up 200-plus: Stocks soar on Fed boost

Date: Dec 18 2014
As of 10:53 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones industrial average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite are up 1.4% or a little more.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81242366/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Dow-up-plus-Stocks-soar-on-Fed-boost/ Read More »

Rite Aid shares soar on earnings beat

Date: Dec 18 2014
Drugstore chain credits results to increase in same-store sales         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/81237803/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Rite-Aid-shares-soar-on-earnings-beat/ Read More »

Amazon Now Offers One-Hour Delivery in New York City

Date: Dec 18 2014
Filed under: Company News, Amazon.com, Retail, Shopping, Transportation & Logistics Paul Sakuma/AP If you live for now, Amazon.com (AMZN) can help. The online retail giant has unveiled a one-hour plan that can deliver thousands of daily essential items, like paper towels and ...Read More »

Milwaukee ‘Naughtiest’ City in U.S., Report Says

Date: Dec 18 2014
Filed under: Real Estate, Housing Market, Education, Home Buying Don Klumpp/AlamyA statue of Fonzie from the hit TV series "Happy Days" as scene on the Milwaukee Riverwalk. Milwaukee can expect a lump of coal in its Christmas stocking this year. The Wisconsin ...Read More »

Ford Adds 447,000 Cars Nationwide to Air Bag Recall

Date: Dec 18 2014
Filed under: Company News, Automotive Industry, Ford, Consumer Protection, Auto Recalls Ric Francis/AP By TOM KRISHER DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. (F) has agreed to government demands to expand a driver's side air bag inflator recall to the entire U.S. The move announced Thursday ...Read More »

Wright Rehabilitation Services acquires Complete Case Management

Date: Dec 17 2014
1888PressRelease - Wright Rehabilitation Services announces acquisition of Complete Case Management, based in North Carolina. Wright Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (WRS) announces the acquisition of Complete Case Management, LLC. As a result of this acquisition, clients will continue to receive the outstanding ...Read More »

Nathan Jurczyk and Sbga Delivers Company’s Largest Donation for Special Advocate Children

Date: Dec 17 2014
1888PressRelease - Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Delivers Company's Largest Gift Donation to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children. SBGA was the largest supporter of CASA's holiday gift drive this year, providing over 300 presents for the abused and ...Read More »