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Revel Casino Hotel closing: A spectacular $2.4 billion flopTwo years after opening, the Revel Casino Hotel will close Tuesday. The Revel will be the second of three Atlantic City casinos to close in a two-week span in a consolidation of the Atlantic City gambling market.
Labor Day anxiety: Will wages ever start rising?Despite five years of economic recovery, wages by some key measures are merely matching inflation. That's different from post-recession rebounds in the 1980s and 1990s.
Bears vs. bulls: Is it time to cash out of the stock market?Some experts think stocks are about to drop, but others say the rally will continue for years.聽- Why three Atlantic City casinos are closingThe Trump Plaza, The Showboat, and Revels in Atlantic City, N.J. will all close in the next few days, leaving more than 5,000 people out of work. Why is Atlantic City gambling on the wane?
Labor Day last minute deals: An NYC flight has never been cheaperLabor Day is 聽offering up some rock-bottom travel deals to transport you away from your everyday life.- Even French Socialists want a longer work week, says pollThe 35-hour work week may be in trouble, as French voters and France's new economy minister look to make changes in the policy.
Best tablet deals for Labor Day weekend: bargains on iPad mini, Lenovo Miix, and moreThere's a tablet out there to fit just about every need and budget, and there are bargains to be had this labor Day weekend and beyond. Check out the best tablet deals this week, from iPad to Lenovo to Microsoft.
For potential Tesla 'Gigafactory' states, a race to the bottomThe states in the running for Tesla Motors' massive battery 'Gigafactory' are ponying up huge incentives to win the bid, drawing the ire of budget watchdogs. Is the Tesla Gigafactory worth it for a state's economy?聽
Dairy Queen hacked by same malware that hit TargetDairy Queen has become the latest major company hit by a data breach. A malware known as 聽'Backoff' 鈥� 聽the same responsible for the major Target data breach 鈥� was found in the computer systems of Dairy Queens across seven states.聽
Consumers saved, but didn't spend in JulyConsumer聽spending in the US unexpectedly fell in July as savings rose to their highest level in more than 1-1/2 years, indicating that households remain cautious despite an acceleration in economic growth.
Labor Day travel is still possible with these last-minute tipsA Labor Day getaway is still possible, even if you haven't planned anything yet.聽With these money-saving tips, you can bid summer an affordable farewell with a little adventure for Labor Day weekend.
Retirement planning: Look before you leap with account withdrawalsRetirement planning can go horribly awry with an ill-advised account withdrawal. Because of that, comprehensive retirement planning should also include a separate, well-stocked emergency fund.聽
Bitcoin: More people know about it, but they aren't using itOver half of people in a recent survey had heard of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, but only 3 percent reported actually using them. Bitcoin use was hampered by volatility and security concerns.聽
Abercrombie & Fitch sheds once-prized logo from clothingAbercrombie and Fitch will strip its once-ubiquitous logo from its clothes as sales continue to tumble. The Abercrombie & Fitch logo was once emblazoned on the retailer's 聽sweatshirts and T-shirts and held major cachet with teenagers.聽
Labor Day sales 2014: Where to find the best deals and discountsLabor Day is just around the corner. Here鈥檚 a sneak peek at some of the items you can expect to see on sale this Labor Day weekend and a few holiday promotions already happening.
US economy grew 4.2 percent in Q2, but weaknesses remainThe US economy grew annualized rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter, according to revised figures released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. While the GDP growth was slightly higher than expected, experts say weak spots in the economy linger.聽
Hello Kitty is not a cat, creators say. So what is she?Hello Kitty, who celebrates her 40th anniversary this year, is not a cat, according to her creators. They may have a point: Hello Kitty's global appeal defies聽categorization, making her one of the most profitable characters of any species over the last four decades.聽
A solution to Tim Hortons/Burger King-like inversions: sales-based tax ratesAll the fracas over tax inversions like the recent Burger King-Tim Horton's merger聽has generated some interesting ideas for broader changes in the way we tax multinational firms. One聽would base a firm鈥檚 US聽taxable profits on the US share of its total worldwide sales.
JPMorgan investigating possible cyber attackMedia reports say JPMorgan was one of a handful of US financial institutions that may have been the victims of a foreign Internet incursion.
Travel deals: Four products to help you journey in comfortTravel deals this week on earplugs, neck pillows, and more will help you stay comfortable on long flights and car trips. Use this week's travel deals with discretion, however, and don't disrupt your fellow passengers.聽
