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Have you been 'ICE'd'? Drivers promote electric car parking etiquetteBlink, an electric car charging network, has developed printable notices that electric car drivers can use to inform gas drivers when their cars occupy spots reserved for electric cars, Voelcker writes.
Taxi company aims to have first all-electric fleet in USThe Arlington County, Virginia-based Electric Vehicle Taxicab Company is hoping to have the first all-electric taxi cab fleet in the US, Ingram writes.
Newell Rubbermaid to shed 10 percent of workforceNewell Rubbermaid, maker of Sharpie pens and its namesake containers, plans to cut 1,900 jobs, or about 10 percent of its worldwide workforce. The cuts are part of a reorganization effort by Newell Rubbermaid over the next two and a half years.聽
GDP increases 2 percent in Q3The Bureau of Economic Analysis' first estimate shows that the economy continued to expand in Q3 with real GDP increasing at a tepid annualized rate of 2 percent from Q2 2012.
Anglo American's female CEO stepping down. It's 'right time.'Anglo American's first female CEO, Cynthia Carroll, took over the when the platinum producer was booming. But missteps by Anglo American in Chile and strikes in South Africa have exacerbated a worldwide slide in commodity prices.
Jobless claims drop. Unemployment rate to follow?Jobless claims in the US fell by 23,000 to 369,000 last week after being distorted by seasonal adjustment problems. When jobless claims聽fall below 375,000, it suggests hiring is strong enough to lower the unemployment rate.
First-time entrepreneurs' biggest mistake? Lack of capital.Many entrepreneurs fail because they can't get funding for their great idea. Here's a solution.
Latest Chicago Fed data shows economic improvement in SeptemberThe Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index climbed from August 2012 to stand at a very weak 0.00 while the three month moving average remained very near contraction territory at -0.37.聽
Apple, Amazon earnings misses could rattle marketApple posts a rare miss on earnings but beats analysts' earnings expectations. Amazon disappoints on both counts, which could sour the market's mood.
What is President Obama's tax plan?Gleckman offers a description of what President Barack Obama has pledged to do on tax policy if he is reelected president in November.
Great expectations for US economy: Are Obama, Romney too optimistic?Mitt Romney and President Obama both present to voters rosy views of future economic growth. Those scenarios aren't impossible, but it's fair to attach some big asterisks to them.
Stocks edge higher, breaking a weeklong slumpStocks eked out the week's second day of gains Thursday after flipping between gains and losses for most of the day. A strong report from Procter & Gamble boosted stocks early in the day.
Jobless claims drop by 23,000The latest data shows a decline in initial jobless claims. Seasonally adjusted unemployment claims declined by a notable 23,000 to 369,000 claims from a revised 392,000 claims for the prior week.
10 richest members of Congress The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list 鈥� and who grabbed the top spot?
American Airlines will hire 2,500 pilotsAmerican Airlines expects to hire 2,500 over the next five years as it ramps up international flights, the company said Wednesday. American Airlines currently has 8,000 active pilots.
Cybersecurity chief: Attacks on US banks tough to pin downCybersecurity getting increased attention from US government after a wave of Internet attacks on US banks. Pentagon blames Iran, but cybersecurity expert Gil Shwed says they could come from any developed country.
Protecting the Child Tax Credit as fiscal cliff looms nearA crucial safety net for low- and moderate-income families is jeopardized as the nation hurtles towards the fiscal cliff, Maag writes.
World's longest flight: cancelledWorld's longest commercial flight, from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey, is being cancelled by Singapore Airlines. The world's longest flight, flown in a gas-guzzling Airbus A340-500s,聽proved too costly for the airline.聽
Home sales up slightly in SeptemberHome sales climbed 0.3 percent since August while increasing 14.5 percent above the level of home sales seen in September 2011.聽
Germany's secret to staving off the eurocrisis? Manufacturing.Germany is 'strong and growing' more than almost any other Western economic power, thanks in large part to the country's dedication to its small- and mid-sized manufacturing companies.
