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As the Dow breaks 15,000, is it too late to buy?
May 6, 2013 NEW YORK — Are stocks worth buying now? With the Dow Jones industrial average breaking through 15,000, it’s natural to worry that stocks have gone up too far. more »» 
Names & Notes
May 5, 2013 Architect recognized for public service in the State Center Kerry Weig, AIA, a member of the American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter has been recognized as a participant in the AIA Iowa Citize... more »» 
Warren Buffett leads annual meeting like no one else
May 5, 2013 OMAHA, Neb. — Before facing questions from a crowd of more than 30,000, billionaire Warren Buffett started Saturday being mobbed by fans at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting. more »» 
Solid job gains in April ease fears about economy
May 4, 2013 WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy showed in April that it’s healthier than many had feared, adding a solid 165,000 jobs and driving the unemployment rate down a notch to a four-year low of 7.5 percent. more »»
US factory orders down 4 percent in March
May 4, 2013 WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories fell in March by the largest amount in seven months, but a key category that signals business investment plans increased. more »» 
US economic reports hold out hope for hiring gains
May 3, 2013 WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans are losing their jobs. Employers are struggling to squeeze more work from their staffs. The U.S. more »»
Decades-old question: Is antibacterial soap safe?
May 3, 2013 WASHINGTON — It’s a chemical that’s been in U.S. more »» 
Fed keeps stimulus, says taxes and cuts have hurt
May 2, 2013 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cautioned America’s political leaders Wednesday that their policies are hurting the economy. more »»
Visa card use up but 2Q profit slips nearly 2 pct.
May 2, 2013 LOS ANGELES — Visa Inc. more »» 
Laying bare your finances to apply for health care
May 1, 2013 WASHINGTON — After a storm of complaints, the Obama administration on Tuesday unveiled simplified forms to apply for insurance under the president’s new health care law. more »»
Report: Apple selling record amount in bonds
May 1, 2013 NEW YORK — Apple Inc. is selling $17 billion in bonds on Tuesday, according to a published report. That would make it the largest corporate bond issue ever. more »» 
US consumers keep spending despite higher taxes
April 30, 2013 WASHINGTON — This year got off to a sour start for U.S. workers: Their pay, already gasping to keep pace with inflation, was suddenly shrunk by a Social Security tax increase. more »»
US loans from China at issue in debt-ceiling fight
April 30, 2013 WASHINGTON — Despite what you may have heard, China isn’t the country’s biggest creditor. America is. more »» 
Fiat reports Q1 loss as sales slip in Europe, US
April 30, 2013 MILAN — Weak sales in Europe and lower profits at U.S. partner Chrysler pushed Italian carmaker Fiat to a loss in the first quarter. more »»
US consumers boost spending 0.2 pct. last month
April 30, 2013 WASHINGTON — Americans kept increasing their spending in March and their income grew, further indication that consumers are shaking off higher taxe. more »» 
Pending US home sales reach 3-year high in March
April 30, 2013 WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in March to the highest level in three years, pointing to higher sales this spring. more »»
Corn surges on concern weather will delay planting
April 30, 2013 NEW YORK — Corn futures surged on concern that wet, cold weather in the Plains region will delay planting and reduce harvests. July corn rose 40 cents, or 6.5 percent, to $6.5975 a bushe. more »»
Oil above $94 on US data, hope of EU rate cut
April 30, 2013 NEW YORK — The price of oil rose above $94 per barrel Monday as positive U.S. economic data added to optimism for a rate cut in Europe. Benchmark crude for June delivery gained $1.50 to finish at $94. more »»
Earnings report: good profits, bad revenues
April 29, 2013 NEW YORK — Procter & Gamble had been on a tea. more »» 
Exxon 1Q earnings rise but production slips again
April 26, 2013 NEW YORK — Growing is hard for a company as big as Exxon. Exxon Mobil Corp. more »» |
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