Business

by Robert Gerrard - April 25, 2011 - 0 comments

Gas price touched the highest in past 32 months and it is being speculated that these can go even higher and no respite is visible in the near future.

by Robert Gerrard - April 23, 2011 - 0 comments

United Continental Holdings Inc. president and CEO, Jeff Smisek received $4.4 million last year, according to a calculation done by the Associated Press (AP)based on a proxy statement filed on Friday by the newly merged airline.

by Yashika kapoor - April 19, 2011 - 0 comments

Global auto major Volkswagen has launched a new masculine-version of its legendary car ‘Beetle’ that has lesser curves than the original one, in New York on Monday.

by Anter Prakash Singh - April 16, 2011 - 0 comments

Wal-Mart presented a consent decree in the Eastern District of California’s District Court, where the company agreed to pay $440,000 to its nine employees of Mexican descent, victims of harassment and discrimination, in a suit filed on their behalf by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

by Anter Prakash Singh - April 16, 2011 - 0 comments

The Ford Motor Co. has agreed to expand the recall of its hugely popular F-150 pickup, after certain drivers complained that the airbags of the trucks deployed suddenly.

by nancy anderson - April 13, 2011 - 0 comments

As per the latest reports, Japanese auto giant Toyota will stop production at five European plants for many days in the month of April and May because of the shortage of parts after the March 11 earthquake in Japan.

by Lisa Brown - April 3, 2011 - 0 comments

Regular gasoline price in Richmond has reached as high as $3.50 a gallon, with very less chances of lowering down in near future, says a report.

by Lisa Brown - March 31, 2011 - 0 comments

The job market is improving sharply, while layoffs have been waning with increasing private payrolls and plunging business confidence, reveal reports.

by Lisa Brown - March 22, 2011 - 0 comments

The rate of inflation, as informed officially, is going to be pushed higher than expected this week, as the soaring price of fuel and airline tickets has ramped up pressure on consumer spending.

by Lisa Brown - March 21, 2011 - 0 comments

The economic downturn caused due to the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan should only be temporary, in spite of the damage worth $US235 billion, says the World Bank.

by Elgina - March 17, 2011 - 0 comments

With the new Visa money transfer process, individuals can directly receive money in their Visa cards. The process also benefits senders as money can be sent via bank, card or even cash payments, say Visa officials.

by Elgina - March 16, 2011 - 0 comments

Present concerns over Japan’s nuclear crisis along with arising martial law situation in Bahrain compelled Brent crude prices to arrive at a three-week low, close to $107 a barrel.

by Elgina - March 15, 2011 - 0 comments

Economic repercussion of Japan’s tremors and nuclear disaster are now evident on global markets as bullion falls, and oil prices plunges. Amid weaker economy forecasts, Japan’s 10 year bond rises as people intend to invest into safer assets.

by Elgina - March 14, 2011 - 0 comments

Earthquake, Tsunami and the subsequent nuclear disasters would have a prolonged aftermath on Japan’s existing recession-driven economy, predict economists.

by Elgina - March 12, 2011 - 0 comments

As Japan’s earthquake slammed its extensive refining capacity, volatility in oil prices could further increase gasoline prices at American gas-pumps, predict industry experts.