Friday, November 20, 2009
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Nathan Hurst
Connecting through enemy territory
Yesterday's announcement that Continental Airlines would be moving to the North Terminal got me thinking: just how many people connect at "enemy hubs" anyway? According to the folks at … Continued
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- Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens - 04:20 PM
- D.R. Horton sees 26 perecent spike in 4Q orders - 03:15 PM
- More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff - 03:45 PM
- J.M. Smucker 2nd-quarter profit soars on coffee - 12:03 PM
- Natural gas plunges 12 percent this month - 03:09 PM
- Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty - 05:43 AM
- EU extends Oracle/Sun review deadline until Jan 27 - 10:58 AM
- ALL BUSINESS: Economics 101, by way of toy hamster - 01:58 PM
- GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on - 04:09 PM
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Bloomfield Hills developer fills retail gap
Developer creates discount clothing retailer to fill empty storefronts
As shopping centers nationwide grapple with empty storefronts left behind by bankrupt clothing chain Steve & Barry's, a local developer is plugging holes with a new retail concept that's growing in a tough economy. - 11/20/2009
Experts say recession over, recovery will be slow
The national recession may be over, but recovery will be slow with lingering high unemployment and a weak housing market, say economists at the University of Michigan. - 11/20/2009
Associated Press lays off 90
The Associated Press this week laid off 90 news employees nationwide, including three in Michigan, where it closed its one-person Grand Rapids bureau. - 11/20/2009
Business briefs
Washington -- The war of words between Michigan Rep. Gary Peters and Arizona Sen. John McCain over Chrysler Group 's future continued Thursday, when Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, fired back at the 2008 Republican presidential nominee over his contention that no "objective" observer believes Chrysler will survive and urged McCain to attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. - 11/20/2009
Stocks decline in early trading as dollar rises
New York -- Stocks fell in early morning trading Friday as the dollar continued to strengthen, and after a week of mixed economic reports. - 11/20/2009
GE hiring for Van Buren tech center
General Electric has appointed Vic Bhagat as site leader for its new high-tech center in Van Buren Township and plans to hire 80 engineers and information technologists by the close of 2009. - 11/19/2009
Detroit DDA to buy $1.75M Capitol Park building
In another move to redevelop downtown Detroit's Capitol Park area, the city's Downtown Development Authority agreed to buy a $1.75 million building there Thursday. - 11/19/2009
Executive's departure blow to Greektown Casino
Detroit --Greektown Casino-Hotel's chief marketing executive left her post this week after deciding to withdraw an application for licensure by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. - 11/19/2009
Michigan jobless rate falls slightly
The total number of Michiganians with jobs increased for the first time since the recession began, pushing the October state unemployment rate down from 15.3 percent to 15.1 percent. - 11/19/2009
Stocks decline in early morning trading
New York -- Stocks are falling in early morning trading following the lead of overseas markets and as the dollar strengthened. - 11/19/2009
Foreclosures hitting more people with prime loans
Washington -- A rising proportion of fixed-rate home loans made to people with good credit are sinking into foreclosure, adding to concerns about the strength of the economic recovery. - 11/19/2009
Small business spotlight: Economy redefines law firm's focus
It's Business 101: When a practice area of your law firm suddenly becomes its sole focus, it's time to revise your business plan. That is exactly what Ken Gross and law firm Thav, Gross, Steinway & Bennett PC have done in light of the state and national economic crisis. - 11/19/2009
Business Insider
Ilitch Thanksgiving parade float celebrates Detroit
Ilitch Holdings Inc. will make its debut this year at America's Thanksgiving Parade wheeling a float piled high with downtown buildings. - 11/19/2009
Sears narrows 3Q loss on cost-cutting efforts
Hoffman Estates, Ill. -- Sears Holdings Corp. posted a smaller third-quarter loss Thursday, combating customers' continued desire to spend money elsewhere with tighter inventory management and cost control efforts. - 11/19/2009
New jobless benefit claims unchanged at 505K, Mich. increases
Washington -- The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance was unchanged last week, remaining above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs. - 11/19/2009
Delta, SkyTeam offer $1B for stake in Japan Airlines
Tokyo -- Delta Air Lines and its alliance partners said Wednesday they are making a billion-dollar offer to lure loss-making Japan Airlines from its affiliation with American Airlines. - 11/19/2009
Rain may put pumpkin pie in peril, Nestle says
Portland, Ore. -- The holidays may not be so sweet this year. - 11/19/2009
House panel passes 'too big to fail' rules
Washington -- A House committee voted Wednesday to give the government the right to dismantle financial firms that are so big, interconnected and leveraged that they could harm the economy, even if they are healthy. - 11/19/2009
More reports
- Delta, SkyTeam offer $1B for stake in Japan Airlines - 11/19/2009
- Rain may put pumpkin pie in peril, Nestle says - 11/19/2009
- House panel passes 'too big to fail' rules - 11/19/2009
- U.S. dollar fights to regain health - 11/19/2009
- Europe trip pricey, but Iceland's a good deal - 11/19/2009
- Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go - 11/19/2009
- AOL offers buyouts to 2,500, a third of work force - 11/19/2009
- Yahoo jumps on Twitter bandwagon to improve search - 11/19/2009
- Kellogg can't 'leggo' of Eggos during shortage - 11/19/2009
- Business briefs - 11/19/2009
- People on the move - 11/19/2009
- Market falters over technology forecasts - 11/19/2009
- SE Michigan new-home construction plunges in 2009 - 11/19/2009
- Michigan jobless rate falls to 15.1% - 11/18/2009
- Detroit Metro has deal with taxi service - 11/18/2009
- Tax credit helps draw films to state - 11/18/2009
- Continental to make North Terminal new home at DTW - 11/18/2009
- Stock futures point to modestly lower opening - 11/18/2009
- 'Uncharted 2' leads Video Game Award nominations - 11/18/2009
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 friend Facebook - 11/18/2009
- Business briefs - 11/18/2009
- Home construction plunges 10.6 percent in October - 11/18/2009
- Consumer prices up 0.3 percent in October - 11/18/2009
- U.K. police make 2 Trojan computer virus arrests - 11/18/2009
- Airfares climb as holidays near - 11/17/2009








