NPR Topics: Business http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1006&ft=1&f=1006 Find the latest business news with reports on Wall Street, interest rates, banking, companies, and U.S. and world financial markets. Subscribe to the Business Story of the Day podcast. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:32:19 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Business http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1006&ft=1&f=1006 Sony Optimistic On 3-D TVs, In-House Display Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:32:19 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120561277&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120561277&ft=1&f=1006 Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said.

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]]> Plymouth And Provincetown, After The Pilgrims At Thanksgiving, most of us think of pious Pilgrims in black clothes landing at Plymouth, Mass. But they actually arrived at Provincetown, Mass., first. It's hard to imagine two places more different today. Plymouth makes money from its image as the home of righteous, hard-working, religious pilgrims. Provincetown makes money from its pounding disco beat and artist hangouts. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863163&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863163&ft=1&f=1006 At Thanksgiving, most of us think of pious Pilgrims in black clothes landing at Plymouth, Mass. But they actually arrived at Provincetown, Mass., first. It's hard to imagine two places more different today. Plymouth makes money from its image as the home of righteous, hard-working, religious pilgrims. Provincetown makes money from its pounding disco beat and artist hangouts.

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]]> Developers In Dubai Seek More Time To Pay Debts Dubai was an economic marvel in recent years, enjoying a huge real estate boom. Then came the worldwide recession, and debt payments are now due. Dubai's government said Wednesday that two leading state-run firms are seeking several more months to meet their obligations. The firms have been developing man-made islands shaped like palm trees that feature multimillion-dollar properties. They face a debt payment of $3.5 billion. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863167&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863167&ft=1&f=1006 Dubai was an economic marvel in recent years, enjoying a huge real estate boom. Then came the worldwide recession, and debt payments are now due. Dubai's government said Wednesday that two leading state-run firms are seeking several more months to meet their obligations. The firms have been developing man-made islands shaped like palm trees that feature multimillion-dollar properties. They face a debt payment of $3.5 billion.

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]]> Web Site Caters To Jobless Economists Unemployment has hit most professions, including economists and financial researchers. So, the National Association for Business Economics has set up a jobs Web site to help out-of-work economists find employment. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863171&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863171&ft=1&f=1006 Unemployment has hit most professions, including economists and financial researchers. So, the National Association for Business Economics has set up a jobs Web site to help out-of-work economists find employment.

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]]> Best Buy Ads Feature Muslim Holiday Greeting To appeal to Muslim shoppers this holiday season, Best Buy has been printing circulars in parts of the country with the greeting : "Happy Eid al-Adha." The Muslim holiday is Friday, and it marks the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca. Some people have complained that Best Buy is giving Christmas short shrift. But some Muslims are delighted. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863175&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863175&ft=1&f=1006 To appeal to Muslim shoppers this holiday season, Best Buy has been printing circulars in parts of the country with the greeting : "Happy Eid al-Adha." The Muslim holiday is Friday, and it marks the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca. Some people have complained that Best Buy is giving Christmas short shrift. But some Muslims are delighted.

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]]> Nuclear Radiation Worries? There's A Pill For That Fear turns out be a very good thing for certain businesses. When North Korea or Iran mentions the word "nuclear," orders pour in to NukePills.com — a Web site that sells potassium iodide. The government also stockpiles this FDA-approved drug. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120751935&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120751935&ft=1&f=1006 Fear turns out be a very good thing for certain businesses. When North Korea or Iran mentions the word "nuclear," orders pour in to NukePills.com — a Web site that sells potassium iodide. The government also stockpiles this FDA-approved drug.

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]]> For Public, Affordability A Key Issue In Health Bill The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120723411&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120723411&ft=1&f=1006 The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation.

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]]> AIG Resolves Legal Battle With Former Chairman The insurance company has been fighting Maurice "Hank" Greenberg ever since he was ousted amid an accounting scandal in 2005. AIG said it will pay up to $150 million in past legal fees and expenses for both Greenberg and former Chief Financial Officer Howard I. Smith. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120856448&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120856448&ft=1&f=1006 The insurance company has been fighting Maurice "Hank" Greenberg ever since he was ousted amid an accounting scandal in 2005. AIG said it will pay up to $150 million in past legal fees and expenses for both Greenberg and former Chief Financial Officer Howard I. Smith.

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]]> Wholesale Market Highlights Real-Life Economics Hunts Point in Bronx, N.Y., is the largest wholesale food market in the country. The action there happens late at night. The ebb and flow at the market, who's buying when, and at what price, are a real-life economics lesson compressed into a single night. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846020&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846020&ft=1&f=1006 Hunts Point in Bronx, N.Y., is the largest wholesale food market in the country. The action there happens late at night. The ebb and flow at the market, who's buying when, and at what price, are a real-life economics lesson compressed into a single night.

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]]> Veterans Face New Enemy: Unemployment More than 2,500 veterans flocked to the USS Intrepid, a decommissioned aircraft docked along the Hudson River in Manhattan, for a job fair Monday. While the unemployment rate in New York is 9 percent, it's nearly double that for combat-age veterans. One challenge is that their skills aren't easily understood by employers. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120819305&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120819305&ft=1&f=1006 More than 2,500 veterans flocked to the USS Intrepid, a decommissioned aircraft docked along the Hudson River in Manhattan, for a job fair Monday. While the unemployment rate in New York is 9 percent, it's nearly double that for combat-age veterans. One challenge is that their skills aren't easily understood by employers.

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]]> Economy Puts A Damper On Holiday Travel The worst recession since the 1930s has caused many Americans to rethink their holiday travel plans. As a result, far fewer are flying, and many are opting not to travel at all just to save money. Among other things, it's bad news for an already struggling airline industry. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120820033&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120820033&ft=1&f=1006 The worst recession since the 1930s has caused many Americans to rethink their holiday travel plans. As a result, far fewer are flying, and many are opting not to travel at all just to save money. Among other things, it's bad news for an already struggling airline industry.

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]]> Spending Rises Ahead Of Holiday Shopping Season A decline in demand for durable goods tempered enthusiasm about strong personal spending and improved jobless numbers, causing retailers to worry that continuing economic concerns will put a damper on holiday shopping. Consumer spending rebounded in October, rising 0.7 percent. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120812631&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120812631&ft=1&f=1006 A decline in demand for durable goods tempered enthusiasm about strong personal spending and improved jobless numbers, causing retailers to worry that continuing economic concerns will put a damper on holiday shopping. Consumer spending rebounded in October, rising 0.7 percent.

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]]> Toyota To Replace 3.8 Million Gas Pedals Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States to address problems with the pedals becoming jammed in the floor mat. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:13:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809937&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809937&ft=1&f=1006 Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States to address problems with the pedals becoming jammed in the floor mat.

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]]> J Crew Sales Up 14 Percent In 3rd Quarter J Crew Group Inc reported a quarterly net profit far above Wall Street estimates. Thanks to strong autumn sales of clothing and expanded profit margins from depressed year-ago levels. J Crew has been one of the few U.S. apparel retailers to see robust sales in a still-weak economy. J Crew is the clothing company that outfits the Obama girls. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809049&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809049&ft=1&f=1006 J Crew Group Inc reported a quarterly net profit far above Wall Street estimates. Thanks to strong autumn sales of clothing and expanded profit margins from depressed year-ago levels. J Crew has been one of the few U.S. apparel retailers to see robust sales in a still-weak economy. J Crew is the clothing company that outfits the Obama girls.

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]]> GM's Saab Sale Collapses Koenigsegg Backs Out A deal by General Motors to sell Saab has collapsed. GM says that Koenigsegg Group has decided to end the deal that was announced in June. Analysts say unless another buyer emerges soon, the Swedish car brand could be history. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809053&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809053&ft=1&f=1006 A deal by General Motors to sell Saab has collapsed. GM says that Koenigsegg Group has decided to end the deal that was announced in June. Analysts say unless another buyer emerges soon, the Swedish car brand could be history.

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