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Airline satisfaction hits all-time high 鈥� still trails rental cars, mortgage lendersCustomer satisfaction with the airline industry has hit an all-time high over the past year, according to a study from J.D. Power and Associates. Alaska Airlines and JetBlue got the top scores for customer satisfaction, while US Airways and Frontier Airlines received the lowest.聽
Nissan sponsors four gamers-turned-racers in 24 Hours of Le MansNissan will put four video game players in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an annual automobile endurance race held in France. Nissan has been putting the gamers through a driver development program to prepare for racing since 2011.聽
Sears may sell Canadian operationsSears is considering selling its 51 percent stake in Sears Canada, or the entirety of its Canadian operations. Sears continues to try and turn around the overall business as it struggles with years of declining sales.聽
How to manage risk in retirement planningRetirement planning involves lots of gains and losses that can have huge effects on our financial choices. The trick in retirement planning is managing the shock of losses in order to maximize financial gains.聽
1805 letter: Rare Thomas Jefferson letter for sale at $35,0001805 letter:聽The Raab Collection is selling a one-page letter, handwritten during Jefferson's presidency, which belonged to an anonymous collector and has never before been seen by scholars or the public.
Stock market indexes at another record high: What does it signal?US stock indexes continue their push to record highs but without the euphoria of earlier runs. Investors are shunning some high-flying small companies and tech firms in favor of 'value' investments.
McDonald's UK uses music-mixing website as part of burger promotionMcDonald's continues its 'Great Tastes of America' promotion in the UK by letting visitors create customized soundtracks on the web. It's one of the several examples of crowdsourcing that McDonald's has been building momentum for in its European markets.聽
AT&T pursues $50B DirecTV deal. Roadblock for Comcast/Time Warner?AT&T may be nearing a deal to buy DirecTV, the largest satellite TV provider in the US, for $50 billion. A DirecTV purchase would expand AT&T's national footprint but also has the potential to complicate federal approval of a merger between cable giants Comcast and Time Warner Cable.聽
What America can do to stop income inequalityThe income gap between the top one percent and everyone else has more than tripled in less than 30 years. Why is it bad for American society, and how can Americans close the gap?
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac will not reduce loan limits, regulator saysFannie Mae and Freddie Mac's overseer said there will not be a reduction in current limits on how many mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase. The policy for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to more loans available for borrowers.- Survey: 70 percent of FiveFingers owners will keep toe shoes despite lawsuitSeventy percent of FiveFingers toe shoe owners will continue to wear the shoes, according to a DealNews survey. The results come after the FiveFingers' company,聽Vibram, recently settled a lawsuit about misleading claims of the health benefits of the shoes.
S&P 500 reaches 1900 for first time; Keurig soarsThe Standard & Poor's 500 index briefly crossed 1,900 for the first time Tuesday morning and continues to flirt with S&P 500's record. Keurig Green Mountain stocks also rose by 9.7 percent after Coca-Cola raised its stake in Keurig.- New Batmobile? Director Zach Snyder give fans a look.New Batmobile was unveiled today by Zach Snyder, the director of the upcoming film 'Batman vs. Superman." The new Batmobile聽echoes the classic comic book Batmobile鈥檚 profile more than any in recent memory.
Nissan Quest minivan investigation launched after faulty gas gauge complaintsNissan Quest owners say that their gauges indicate fuel, even when the 2007 Nissan Quest's gas tank is actually empty. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the problem.
Best 10 cities for recent college graduatesFinding a job after college is imperative for many college seniors and some cities offer more career opportunities than others. As we approach graduation season, NerdWallet crunched the numbers to find the best cities in the US for recent college graduates. Can you guess which city came out on top?
Sriracha plant leaving California? Texas woos Sriracha as neighbors complain.Sriracha plant under fire: Local lawmakers say more than 30 residents have signed sworn complaints that the Sriracha plant's chili-grinding operation hurts their eyes and lungs.
Supreme Court case could have major implications on TV's futureA Supreme Court case where television broadcasters are suing over-the-air subscription provider Aereo for copyright infringement could affect the future of television. What does this Supreme Court case mean for traditional antenna users?
Dow, S&P 500 reach record highs after stock market's slumpStocks rose on Monday, pushing U.S. market indexes to all-time highs, as investors bought some of the unloved stocks that have been slumping in recent weeks. The Dow rose to 16,682, and the S&P 500 rose to聽1,894.- Chrysler recall: Minivans recalled for electrical fire riskChrysler recall involves聽more than 780,000 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans from 2010 through 2014. Vehicles in the Chrysler recall have vent window switches on the driver鈥檚 door that can be damaged by moisture and lead to a short circuit.
Wendy's moves to target MillennialsWendy's is using social media and menu tweaks to cater to the ever-important Millennial demographic. Can Wendy's attract more young adults?
