Jobless claims rise unexpectedly

The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment insurance climbed unexpectedly last week.
There were 473,000 initial jobless claims filed in the week […]

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Disney beats Street on earnings and revenue

Walt Disney Company’s profit and revenue sailed past analysts’ expectations Tuesday, as a solid showing from the media giant’s TV networks offset a lackluster […]

Toyota’s reputation takes a huge hit

For years, Toyota Motor was the automaker that could do no wrong. Now it’s made a major mistake likely to have a lasting impact […]

Seattle households spend 26 percent more than U.S. average

Households in the Seattle area spent an average of $63,565 per year in 2007 and 2008, about 26 percent more than the $50,063 spent by […]

Japan Merchant Sentiment Rebounds After Record Drop

Confidence among Japanese merchants rose for the first time in three months in December, rebounding from the previous month’s record drop.
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French Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Declined in December

French consumer confidence unexpectedly slipped in December for the first time in four months as concerns about purchasing power outweighed the impact of government […]

In Sudbury it’s restive, not festive

SUDBURY–Led Zeppelin’s "Whole Lotta Love" is blasting from a satellite radio in the tent’s makeshift living room.
A couple of plush La-Z-Boy rockers and a […]

Harper Says Economic Recovery Must Precede Environmental Fixes

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he will use Canada’s co-chairmanship of next year’s Group of 20 countries meeting to urge members to put […]

Dow sinks on Dubai worries; Golden Star Resources leads Colorado gainers

The Dow lost 154 points during Friday's shortened post-Thanksgiving trading session, wiping out the week's gains, with analysts blaming the selloff on worries about financial […]

Struggling companies hit a wall

OTTAWA–After safely hunkering down throughout most of the recession, Canadian businesses began lining up with consumers at the bankruptcy office in September, government data […]