World shares turn lower as China rate hike weighs

Most world markets retreated Wednesday as an interest rate hike by China sank property shares and dampened investor enthusiasm in Asia. But a robust showing […]

Partnership benefits students, biotech initiative

A machinist by trade, Dave Busby puzzled over the biotechnology positions that popped up after he listed “technician” as the key word in the Internet […]

Southwest Airlines to revamp loyalty program

Southwest Airlines is revamping its frequent-flier program with changes designed to nudge customers into buying higher-priced tickets by letting them earn bonus flights faster.
Southwest says […]

Suicide bomber kills 1, 2 US soldiers die

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden car northeast of Baghdad, killing one passerby and injuring 33, police and hospital officials said.
In two other, separate incidents […]

Taiwan Should Consider Capital Controls to Curb Currency Swings, Liu Says - Bloomberg

Taiwan should consider a package of capital controls if it wants to curb currency swings driven by speculative fund inflows, the island’s chief economic planner […]

Higher Irish Corporate Tax Rate Not a Condition for Bailout, Sarkozy Says - Bloomberg

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Ireland won’t be forced to raise it’s 12.5 percent corporate-tax rate as a condition for aid from the European Union. […]

Makeovers on Hold as Consumer Caution Reinforces Bernanke View - Bloomberg

Americans are delaying renovations to kitchens and bathrooms, curbing sales at Home Depot Inc. and Lowe’s Cos. and underscoring Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke’s […]

Freddie Mac posts $4.1B loss for Q3

Government-controlled mortgage buyer Freddie Mac managed a narrower loss of $4.1 billion for the third quarter and asked for an additional $100 million in federal […]

Manufacturing growth slows in September

The manufacturing sector expanded for the 14th straight month in September, but at a slower pace than the previous month, said a purchasing managers […]

‘06 storm cost Erie County $56M

The price tag to Erie County for the infamous October 2006 storm that shocked weather-tested Buffalo and parts of its suburbs is in.
The cost amounted […]