Archive for the ‘Business’ Category

Proceeds from an electric rate increase would be earmarked for renewable energy purchases and programs. > Read full story Full story

AFP - Europe's leading stock markets nudged higher on Wednesday as traders awaited key US economic data and assessed the latest batch of company results. > Read full story Full story

An industry campaign to aggressively court designers results in a fur rebound on the runway. > Read full story Full story

Boeing will now have some welcome certainty about its future as a major builder of military aircraft. > Read full story Full story

The announcements by Ingersoll-Rand and Royal Dutch Shell come as the U.S. is pressing for new sanctions. > Read full story Full story

The UK's fourth biggest supermarket group, Morrisons, reports a 30% rise in annual profits after it opens more stores. > Read full story Full story

The US government records a budget deficit of $221bn (£147.6bn) in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history. > Read full story Full story

When the software mogul Mitch Kapor won planning approval for his 10,000-square-foot house in Berkeley, Calif., neighbors were surprised that it will qualify as “green.” > Read full story Full story

Charles Allen was named executive chairman of EMI Music. He replaces Elio Leoni-Sceti, who is leaving the company. > Read full story Full story

AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, spent nearly $1.78 million lobbying in the fourth quarter on a wide range of issues from health care reform to organized crime and food safety issues, according to a recent disclosure report. > Read full story Full story