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Insurer offers 'green' coverage
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. is targeting environmentally conscious homeowners with a new insurance product that would cover the cost of rebuilding a home to green building standards. Full story »
Oil price declines by more than $5
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Oil tumbled more than $5 a barrel Tuesday in its second big drop this week, to levels not seen since June 26, as traders wary about the health of the global economy cashed in gains from oil's recent rally. Full story »
Still doing business
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Nuclear weapons? No way. But there are plenty of items on Iran's shopping list that the United States is more than happy to supply: cigarettes, brassieres, bull semen and more. Full story »
Region's commercial sites in demand
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Even with a slowdown in activity, Ventura County's commercial real estate market remains sturdy with steady demand, stable rental rates, and rising but still healthy vacancies, according to a mid-year report by CB Richard Ellis.
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Fed to curb shady home-lending practices
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The Federal Reserve will issue new rules next week aimed at protecting future homebuyers from dubious lending practices, its most sweeping response to a housing crisis that has propelled foreclosures to record highs. Full story »
Business Briefs: July 8
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Anheuser-Busch Cos. says InBev's plan to remove its board is an attempt by the Belgian beer maker to buy the company at a price that is too low. Full story »
Local farmers address state panel
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
People just don't understand.
That was the message repeated again and again by local growers who spoke to a panel of California agricultural officials Monday. Full story »
That was the message repeated again and again by local growers who spoke to a panel of California agricultural officials Monday. Full story »
People in Business: July 8
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Kevin Fiori has been named vice president of sales and marketing of Sunkist Growers. He will lead the citrus marketing cooperative's domestic and international fresh fruit sales and marketing division. Full story »
Beer Pong's' rating criticized
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Connecticut's attorney general isn't happy that a video game called "Beer Pong" was rated suitable for children as young as 13. Full story »
Microsoft backs Icahn in battle with Yahoo
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Microsoft Corp. threw its weight behind investor Carl Icahn's effort to dump Yahoo Inc.'s board, saying Monday that a successful shareholder rebellion would encourage the software maker to renew its bid to buy Yahoo's Internet search engine or possibly the entire company. Full story »
GM reportedly is considering brand and job cutbacks
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
General Motors Corp. may get rid of some brands, speed the introduction of small cars from other markets and make further white-collar job cuts as it tries to deal with a shrinking U.S. auto market. Full story »
Social networking sites could prove beneficial
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
University of Minnesota researchers say they have discovered educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. Full story »
In tight economy, these programs won't break your budget
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The economy has me scrounging around more than usual. I haven't yet checked the Dumpster behind the Kroger for discarded vegetables, but I keep my eyes open for any way to save some coins. Full story »
Tech Bits
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Some question buying jewelry online, but brisk sales reported
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
It's no surprise that more consumers are hunting for bargains online; similar market shifts have occurred in several industries. But buying a book on Amazon is a lot different than buying a diamond wedding ring. Full story »
