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Ford Motor Company: Europe spoils strong US earningsFord' Motor Company's聽third-quarter profit eased 1 percent to $1.63 billion as European losses swamped record North American profits.聽Ford Motor Company's聽revenue fell 3 percent to $32.1 billion as vehicle sales dropped in Europe and South America.
Buy in bulk with friendsBulk buying can save you a lot of money, but if you do it with a friend, you can聽both聽save without having a ton of storage space, Hamm writes.
Hurricane Sandy, a $4,000 plane ticket and Mitt Romney's AmericaAn America with Republican candidate Mitt Romney as president would be聽rational and efficient, guaranteed to maximize profits but fundamentally unfair, Reich writes.
Hurricane Sandy will keep markets closed TuesdayThe last time the New York Stock Exchange was closed for weather was in 1985 because of Hurricane Gloria. It will be the first time since 1888 that the stock exchange closes for two consecutive days because of weather.
Seven battleground states: Does economy help Obama or Romney?Seven states have emerged as battlegrounds that may well determine the 2012 presidential election. Here's a look at seven battleground states and how their economic situation is shaping the presidential election:
PayPal restructuring means lost jobsPayPal is cutting about 325 jobs as part of a major reorganization by its new president in an effort to head off competition. Though revered on Wall Street, Paypal has a reputation as slow and bureaucratic on Silicon Valley, making it hard to attract top-level talent.聽
Camaro Hot Wheels and a roundup of today's car newsChevrolet's Camaro gets a special appearance edition in the form of the Hot Wheels Edition, Ireson writes. The Hot Wheels upgrade costs聽$6,995 and is available on any standard Camaro or Camaro Convertible.
Hurricane Sandy to cost billions. Will the economy stand?Hurricane Sandy is causing disruptions for companies, travelers and consumers. But for the overall economy, damage from Hurricane Sandy will likely be limited. Economists estimate the damage will cost between $10 billion and $20 billion.聽
What is Mitt Romney鈥檚 tax plan?Howard Gleckman offers a breakdown of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's proposed tax plan.
The entrepreneur as prospectorEntrepreneurs have one fundamental goal 鈥� to find an unmet need in the market, Dr. Cornwall writes.
Stocks rise if Romney wins; bonds, if Obama doesStocks would rally with a Romney win, because it would signal a change of direction, according to a Barclay's survey of professional investors. Stocks would sell off briefly with an Obama victory as investors would move to bonds.
How to become an NFL referee? Start early.Refereeing high school and college games is the way to work through the ranks. But it takes years 鈥� and some help 鈥� to become an NFL referee or MLB umpire.
Should the rich pay more?The biggest issue on which the presidential candidates have given us the clearest choice is whether the rich should pay more in taxes, Reich writes.
Stock futures fall; Sandy shuts down US marketsStock futures were down Monday as Hurricane Sandy shut down the major US financial markets, the first unplanned shutdown since September 2001. Stock futures on the Dow slid 99 points in premarket trading, and several companies postponed earnings reports due to Hurricane Sandy.聽
Burger King net income drops a whopping 83 percentBurger King said Monday that its third quarter net income dropped 83 percent. Much of the Burger King revenue hit came from聽the company selling company-owned stores to franchisees.
Sunshine State on a dime: Hotel deals in Miami, Orlando, and Ft. LauderdaleTake advantage of Florida's family-friendly vacation destinations with the best hotel deals of the week.聽
Texting while driving? The ticket costs more than you think.It's illegal to text and drive in most states, and law enforcement agencies are developing more sophisticated ways to spot offenders. What's more, that ticket may end up costing you hundreds.聽
Winter is coming. Eight ways to prepare your home.Cold weather is on the way, and a home that isn't prepared can turn into a frigid money pit. Here are 8 cheap ways to winterize your home and save on your energy bill.聽
American Airlines mechanics: Many buyouts, few layoffsAmerican Airlines will not have to resort to mass layoffs during its bankruptcy, because so many mechanics accepted American Airlines' buyout offer.
Yes, your gas mileage may vary. It's ok.Fuel economy depends on a slew of factors beyond the make and model of your vehicle, including traffic, driving style, landscape, and even weather. For the real scoop on a car's fuel efficiency, check real world economy websites and see what other drivers have been getting.聽
