Mexico discovers gas reserves off Gulf coast

Deep-water drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has revealed reserves that could multiply Mexico’s production of natural gas, the country’s state oil company said Thursday.
Petroleos […]

Holland Construction Services starts renovations on Memorial Care Center in Belleville

Holland Construction Services Inc. started extensive renovations at Memorial Care Center at 4315 Memorial Drive in Belleville.
The $6 million project includes an upgrade to the […]

Panera Bread to settle California wage lawsuits for $5 million

Panera Bread Co. disclosed Monday in a regulatory filing it has agreed to pay $5 million to settle class-action suits filed by former employees who […]

Social Security to hand out first raises since ‘09

Social Security recipients will get a raise in January _ their first increase in benefits since 2009. It’s expected to be about 3.5 percent.
Some 55 […]

Where I found the best rates on my savings

The big banks leave something to be desired when it comes to high interest savings accounts, which explains why online competitors like Ally, PC Financial […]

Debt inspectors head back to Athens

Greece’s international debt inspectors returned to Athens Thursday to resume their suspended review of the country’s reforms and determine whether to recommend the debt-struck nation […]

Int’l Paper to buy Temple-Inland for $3.7 billion

International Paper Co. is buying smaller rival Temple-Inland Inc. for $3.7 billion after sweetening its bid.
The transaction will give the combined company about 40 percent […]

The best free software for students

If you spend time online, the expressions “you get what you pay for” and “nothing in this world is free” don’t necessarily apply.
For students heading […]

Stocks close huge week with rally; Dow up 168

Stocks are closing their best week since the bull market began in March 2009.
An unexpected rebound in U.S. manufacturing surprised investors Friday, sending the Dow […]

Nissan leads recovery in Japan auto production

Japanese automakers’ global vehicle production was weaker overall in May due to the lingering impact from the March 11 earthquake, but Nissan showed resilience with […]