Stocks End Sharply Higher
Stocks ended the day Thursday higher after a positive reading on the gross domestic product and a drop in jobless claims. (Full Story) |
Oil Futures Drop Despite Gustav
Crude oil futures dropped Thursday, despite the approach of Hurricane Gustav. (Full Story) |
Worker Confidence In Job Market Sags
A new survey finds that American workers’ confidence in the job market is sagging. (Full Story) |
Stocks Rise Wednesday
Stocks posted gains in light trading Wednesday. (Full Story) |
Dell Unveils Cheap Computers For Emerging Markets
Central-Texas based Dell rolled out four low-cost computers Wednesday aimed at emerging markets. (Full Story) |
Thrifts Lost $5.4 Billion In Second Quarter
U.S. thrifts lost $5.4 billion in the second quarter, federal regulators say.
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Dr Pepper Buys A Stake In Another Local Soft Drink Company
Dr Pepper, which was invented in 1885 in Waco, is buying an interest in another locally- produced soft drink favorite, the Dr Pepper Snapple Group announced Tuesday. (Full Story) |
Stocks Closed Mixed Tuesday
Stocks settled mixed at the close of trading, Tuesday. (Full Story) |
Banking Profits Dropped 86 Percent In Second Quarter
The FDIC said Tuesday banking profits dropped by 86 percent in the second quarter of the year. (Full Story) |
Number Of Uninsured Drops; Poverty Rate Holds Steady
Figures released Tuesday show that the number of uninsured people in the U.S. dropped in 2007, as the nation’s poverty rate held steady.
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Southwest To Trim Flights
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines plans to cut nearly 200 flights this winter. (Full Story) |
Stocks End Lower Monday
Stock prices fell Monday as financial issues pressured the broader market. (Full Story) |
Lone Accountant Takes On The IRS And Wins
It took seven years, but a lone accountant has beaten the IRS in a tax dispute. (Full Story) |
Existing Home Sales Rise
Falling prices are evidently luring some buyers back into the housing market. (Full Story) |
Stocks Finish Higher Friday
Stocks posted a strong advance Friday. (Full Story) |
Local Plant To Lay Off 300 Workers
A local plant will lay off 300 workers because of an ongoing dispute with a power company.
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How Much Is Too Much? Highest-Paid CEO Makes $84.5 Million
The highest paid CEO in the U.S. made $84.5 million in 2007. (Full Story) |
Fed Chairman Says Credit Crisis Taking Toll On Economy
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday the lingering credit crisis is taking a toll on the U.S. economy.
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Stocks End Mixed Thursday
Stocks ended the day mixed Thursday, mainly because of a bullish call on Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (Full Story) |
Gas Prices Continue To Fall
You’re paying nearly a dime less at the pump this week, according to a statewide report released Thursday.
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Mars Raises Candy Prices
Mars, which makes its popular Snickers bars, Skittles and Starburst candies in Central Texas, is going to raise the prices of some of its products, but it’s not saying which ones. (Full Story) |
Companies Bid Millions To Tap Western Gulf of Mexico
Companies bid hundreds of millions of dollars to explore for oil and natural gas beneath nearly 2 million acres in the western Gulf of Mexico. A Texas-based oil company posted the most winning bids. (Full Story) |
Local Bennigan’s To Reopen
A month after closing its doors, a local Bennigan’s restaurant is set to reopen. (Full Story) |
Company Will Build Diaper Plant In Waco
Associated Hygienic Products announced late Wednesday it will build a diaper manufacturing and distribution in center than will initially employ more than 100 workers. (Full Story) |
Stocks, Oil End Higher Wednesday
Stock prices settled higher Wednesday as crude oil futures rose.
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Area Parents Struggle With Cost Of School Supplies
Central Texas charitable groups say they’re seeing more children seeking help with school supplies.
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New Texas Business Tax Revenue Falls Short, Again
The revenue projection for the state’s new business tax has been lowered again. (Full Story) |
Stocks Settle Lower Tuesday
Stocks edged downward again Tuesday. (Full Story) |
Wholesale Prices Rising At Fast Pace
Wholesale prices are rising at the fastest pace in nearly three decades.
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Housing Starts At Lowest Level In 17 Years
Housing starts are at their lowest level in 17 years.
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Cargill Reports $1.05 Billion Profit
Agriculture conglomerate Cargill, which has a Central Texas plant that employs more than 700, is reporting a fourth-quarter net profit of $1.05 billion. (Full Story) |
Two Companies Raise Texas Auto Rates
Two insurance companies are raising rates for auto coverage in Texas to offset rising claims. (Full Story) |
Financial Concerns Lead To Drop On Wall Street
The Dow dropped 180 points Monday amid renewed concerns about the financial sector. (Full Story) |
Trade Group Predicts Labor Day Air Travel Decline
An airline group is predicting that air travel over the Labor Day weekend be down by nearly 6 percent. (Full Story) |
Brinker Sells Majority Stake In Macaroni Grill Chain
Dallas-based Brinker is set to sell a majority stake in its Macaroni Grill chain to a private equity firm. (Full Story) |
Shaky Economy Hits Schools
As the start of the school year nears, parents are feeling the pinch and so are school districts.
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Saturday’s Another Day To Shop Until You Drop
Saturday marks day two of the state’s annual sales tax holiday, and area retailers are hoping for crowds of bargain hunters. (Full Story) |
Stocks Close Mixed On Friday
Key averages settled mixed after a quiet session Friday. (Full Story) |
Local Jobless Rates Increase Slightly in July
Central Texas unemployment rates increased in July, but only slightly.
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Ground Broken For Central Texas Wind Tower Plant
Ground was broken Friday in Central Texas for a 170,000-square=foot wind tower plant that will initially employ about 60 workers. (Full Story) |
Fed Reports Output Increase In July
The Fed is reporting an increase in industrial output in July. (Full Story) |
Annual Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday
The state’s annual sales tax holiday is underway and Texas Comptroller Susan Combs estimates that shoppers will save $54 million over the next three days. (Full Story) |
Chrysler Reveals More Car-Cutting Plans
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Comapny decides it won't be selling "twins" in the future. (Full Story) |
Toyota Readying New Prius
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New hybrid expected to debut in January. (Full Story) |
April Auto Sales Paint Bleak Picture
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Numbers way down for all but a few makers. (Full Story) |
Your SUV is Worthless
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Gas prices killing demand for big SUVs (Full Story) |
Toyota Sales Not All They're Cracked Up To Be
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Sales at world's number one automaker are cooling down. (Full Story) |
Cruise Line Bans Couple For Life
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Cruise line bans couple for excessive complaining, posting gripes on the internet. (Full Story) |
Oil And Gas Prices Hit New High…Again
Crude oil gushed into record territory again Wednesday in Asian trading as fuel prices continued their climb into record territory and lawmakers are seeking answers to why the cost of fuel is so high. (Full Story) |
Toyota Could Overtake GM in Domestic Sales
June could be the month that Toyota overtakes General Motors in monthly U.S. sales.
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