Business Story of the Day http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1095&ft=1&f=1095 NPR's top stories about business, money, Wall Street, companies, and the economy that you can't miss. Subscribe to the Business Story of the Day RSS feed. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Business Story of the Day http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1095&ft=1&f=1095 yes If Supplies Of Oil Are Up, Why Is Gas Still Pricey? Supplies of oil have been surging this year, and U.S. drivers, who have been switching to more fuel-efficient cars, are using less gasoline.That would seem to be the right economic combination to push down prices at the pump, but gasoline prices have remained stubbornly high this summer. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/20/193612572/if-supplies-of-oil-are-up-why-is-gas-still-pricey?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/20/193612572/if-supplies-of-oil-are-up-why-is-gas-still-pricey?ft=1&f=1095 Supplies of oil have been surging this year, and U.S. drivers, who have been switching to more fuel-efficient cars, are using less gasoline.That would seem to be the right economic combination to push down prices at the pump, but gasoline prices have remained stubbornly high this summer. no Supplies of oil have been surging this year, and U.S. drivers, who have been switching to more fuel-efficient cars, are using less gasoline.That would seem to be the right economic combination to push down prices at the pump, but gasoline prices have remained stubbornly high this summer.

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]]> Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers More than 1,000 people were killed in the factory collapse in Bangladesh in April. Spanish companies were among those whose clothes were made at the facility. But there's a clash between the allure of low-cost fast fashion and consumer awareness of working conditions. A Spanish artist is doing her bit: She's drawing attention to workers' plight. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/19/192760190/fashions-victims-an-artists-focus-on-garment-workers?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/19/192760190/fashions-victims-an-artists-focus-on-garment-workers?ft=1&f=1095 More than 1,000 people were killed in the factory collapse in Bangladesh in April. Spanish companies were among those whose clothes were made at the facility. But there's a clash between the allure of low-cost fast fashion and consumer awareness of working conditions. A Spanish artist is doing her bit: She's drawing attention to workers' plight. 237 no More than 1,000 people were killed in the factory collapse in Bangladesh in April. Spanish companies were among those whose clothes were made at the facility. But there's a clash between the allure of low-cost fast fashion and consumer awareness of working conditions. A Spanish artist is doing her bit: She's drawing attention to workers' plight.

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]]> European Aviation Firms Spotlighted At Paris Air Show The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/192996794/european-aviation-firms-spotlighted-at-paris-air-show?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/192996794/european-aviation-firms-spotlighted-at-paris-air-show?ft=1&f=1095 The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show. 232 no The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show.

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]]> Visa Exchange Program Draws Scrutiny Under Immigration Bill As lawmakers consider a sweeping immigration bill, they are taking a close look at a decades-old exchange program popular with foreigners looking for summer jobs. Critics of the J-1 visa program say it can hurt U.S. job seekers at a time when youth unemployment is at 25 percent. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/191691600/visa-exchange-program-draws-scrutiny-under-immigration-bill?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/191691600/visa-exchange-program-draws-scrutiny-under-immigration-bill?ft=1&f=1095 As lawmakers consider a sweeping immigration bill, they are taking a close look at a decades-old exchange program popular with foreigners looking for summer jobs. Critics of the J-1 visa program say it can hurt U.S. job seekers at a time when youth unemployment is at 25 percent. 216 no As lawmakers consider a sweeping immigration bill, they are taking a close look at a decades-old exchange program popular with foreigners looking for summer jobs. Critics of the J-1 visa program say it can hurt U.S. job seekers at a time when youth unemployment is at 25 percent.

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]]> Can Captain Sunshine Save The Israeli Electric Car Dream? The electric car company Better Place failed to build the dream it had designed. Its bankruptcy left tech-watchers worried about the stain on the country, which is proud of its image as a startup hotbed. But there may be a savior in the wings. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/14/191284026/Can-Captain-Sunshine-Save-The-Israeli-Electric-Car-Dream?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/14/191284026/Can-Captain-Sunshine-Save-The-Israeli-Electric-Car-Dream?ft=1&f=1095 The electric car company Better Place failed to build the dream it had designed. Its bankruptcy left tech-watchers worried about the stain on the country, which is proud of its image as a startup hotbed. But there may be a savior in the wings. 246 no The electric car company Better Place failed to build the dream it had designed. Its bankruptcy left tech-watchers worried about the stain on the country, which is proud of its image as a startup hotbed. But there may be a savior in the wings.

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]]> Gamers Converge On LA For Electronic Entertainment Expo The biggest players in the video gaming industry are attending E3. Gamers have been anticipating the unveiling of new products from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and other companies. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191226116/gamers-converge-on-l-a-for-electronic-entertainment-expo?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191226116/gamers-converge-on-l-a-for-electronic-entertainment-expo?ft=1&f=1095 The biggest players in the video gaming industry are attending E3. Gamers have been anticipating the unveiling of new products from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and other companies. 232 no The biggest players in the video gaming industry are attending E3. Gamers have been anticipating the unveiling of new products from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and other companies.

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]]> Technology Columnist Sheds Light On New Bulbs Buying a light bulb isn't as simple as it used to be. Now, you can choose a light bulb that will save you money because it uses less power. And, you can pick a bulb that might last longer than you do. Linda Wertheimer talks to Rich Jaroslovsky, technology columnist for Bloomberg News, about the latest light bulb technology. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190873935/technology-columnist-sheds-a-light-on-new-bulbs?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190873935/technology-columnist-sheds-a-light-on-new-bulbs?ft=1&f=1095 Buying a light bulb isn't as simple as it used to be. Now, you can choose a light bulb that will save you money because it uses less power. And, you can pick a bulb that might last longer than you do. Linda Wertheimer talks to Rich Jaroslovsky, technology columnist for Bloomberg News, about the latest light bulb technology. 245 no Buying a light bulb isn't as simple as it used to be. Now, you can choose a light bulb that will save you money because it uses less power. And, you can pick a bulb that might last longer than you do. Linda Wertheimer talks to Rich Jaroslovsky, technology columnist for Bloomberg News, about the latest light bulb technology.

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]]> Post Recession, Architects Return To The Drawing Board While some jobs are coming back in this economy, the market for many architects remains tough. There were nearly 220,000 people working in the field in 2008. Today, more than 25 percent of those jobs are gone. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/11/190561748/post-recession-architects-return-to-the-drawing-board?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/11/190561748/post-recession-architects-return-to-the-drawing-board?ft=1&f=1095 While some jobs are coming back in this economy, the market for many architects remains tough. There were nearly 220,000 people working in the field in 2008. Today, more than 25 percent of those jobs are gone. 254 no While some jobs are coming back in this economy, the market for many architects remains tough. There were nearly 220,000 people working in the field in 2008. Today, more than 25 percent of those jobs are gone.

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]]> Rail Project At Los Angeles Port Draws Environmentalists' Ire In California, activists and environmentalists are seeking to halt construction of a new $500 million rail yard next to the Port of Los Angeles. Activists say the massive project would mean even more pollution for nearby neighborhoods that already have some of the worst air in the country. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/189279823/rail-project-at-l-a-port-draws-environmental-group-ire?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/189279823/rail-project-at-l-a-port-draws-environmental-group-ire?ft=1&f=1095 In California, activists and environmentalists are seeking to halt construction of a new $500 million rail yard next to the Port of Los Angeles. Activists say the massive project would mean even more pollution for nearby neighborhoods that already have some of the worst air in the country. 319 no In California, activists and environmentalists are seeking to halt construction of a new $500 million rail yard next to the Port of Los Angeles. Activists say the massive project would mean even more pollution for nearby neighborhoods that already have some of the worst air in the country.

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]]> California Hosts U.S.-China Summit There's significance behind the choice of California as the venue for the U.S.-China summit between presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping. The state is home to more than a third of the China-born population in the U.S., and Chinese-backed investment groups have been pouring billions of dollars into real estate property and private companies based in California. At the same time, exports of California goods to China are surging, and state leaders are bullish about capitalizing on new markets there. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189430571/california-hosts-u-s-china-summit?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189430571/california-hosts-u-s-china-summit?ft=1&f=1095 There's significance behind the choice of California as the venue for the U.S.-China summit between presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping. The state is home to more than a third of the China-born population in the U.S., and Chinese-backed investment groups have been pouring billions of dollars into real estate property and private companies based in California. At the same time, exports of California goods to China are surging, and state leaders are bullish about capitalizing on new markets there. 235 no There's significance behind the choice of California as the venue for the U.S.-China summit between presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping. The state is home to more than a third of the China-born population in the U.S., and Chinese-backed investment groups have been pouring billions of dollars into real estate property and private companies based in California. At the same time, exports of California goods to China are surging, and state leaders are bullish about capitalizing on new markets there.

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]]> How To Clean Up Fish Farms And Raise More Seafood At The Same Time Coastal fish farms are a major source of the seafood we eat, but all the fish waste they generate takes a toll on the environment. So a researcher in Canada is trying to clean up fish farms by creating an ecosystem where fish waste gets taken up by other valuable seafood commodities, like shellfish and kelp. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/10/188431577/how-to-clean-up-fish-farms-and-raise-more-seafood-at-the-same-time?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/10/188431577/how-to-clean-up-fish-farms-and-raise-more-seafood-at-the-same-time?ft=1&f=1095 Coastal fish farms are a major source of the seafood we eat, but all the fish waste they generate takes a toll on the environment. So a researcher in Canada is trying to clean up fish farms by creating an ecosystem where fish waste gets taken up by other valuable seafood commodities, like shellfish and kelp. 465 no Coastal fish farms are a major source of the seafood we eat, but all the fish waste they generate takes a toll on the environment. So a researcher in Canada is trying to clean up fish farms by creating an ecosystem where fish waste gets taken up by other valuable seafood commodities, like shellfish and kelp.

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]]> First U.S. Assembly Plant For China's Lenovo Opens In N.C. The Chinese computer maker is trying to boost its brand and U.S. market share as other high-tech firms, including Motorola, plan to manufacture here. North Carolina officials say the plant in Whitsett is a sign of manufacturing's return from overseas. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189057722/lenovo-holds-grand-opening-for-its-n-c-assembly-plant?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189057722/lenovo-holds-grand-opening-for-its-n-c-assembly-plant?ft=1&f=1095 The Chinese computer maker is trying to boost its brand and U.S. market share as other high-tech firms, including Motorola, plan to manufacture here. North Carolina officials say the plant in Whitsett is a sign of manufacturing's return from overseas. 234 no The Chinese computer maker is trying to boost its brand and U.S. market share as other high-tech firms, including Motorola, plan to manufacture here. North Carolina officials say the plant in Whitsett is a sign of manufacturing's return from overseas.

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]]> Job Market Remains Challenging For 2013 Graduates For the past five years, graduation day has been a time of apprehension as much as celebration. Prospects for those entering the workforce for the first time were bleak. The class of 2013 — whether from high school or college — has cause for more optimism than previous classes. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188813336/job-market-remains-challenging-for-2013-graduates?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188813336/job-market-remains-challenging-for-2013-graduates?ft=1&f=1095 For the past five years, graduation day has been a time of apprehension as much as celebration. Prospects for those entering the workforce for the first time were bleak. The class of 2013 — whether from high school or college — has cause for more optimism than previous classes. 255 no For the past five years, graduation day has been a time of apprehension as much as celebration. Prospects for those entering the workforce for the first time were bleak. The class of 2013 — whether from high school or college — has cause for more optimism than previous classes.

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]]> High-Tech Sensors Help Old Port City Leap Into Smart Future On Spain's Atlantic coast, the city of Santander has installed 12,000 sensors that measure everything from when streetlights need to be dimmed to when trash dumpsters are full — saving millions for cash-strapped public coffers. It's becoming a model for cities worldwide. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/04/188370672/Sensors-Transform-Old-Spanish-Port-Into-New-Smart-City?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/04/188370672/Sensors-Transform-Old-Spanish-Port-Into-New-Smart-City?ft=1&f=1095 On Spain's Atlantic coast, the city of Santander has installed 12,000 sensors that measure everything from when streetlights need to be dimmed to when trash dumpsters are full — saving millions for cash-strapped public coffers. It's becoming a model for cities worldwide. 327 no On Spain's Atlantic coast, the city of Santander has installed 12,000 sensors that measure everything from when streetlights need to be dimmed to when trash dumpsters are full — saving millions for cash-strapped public coffers. It's becoming a model for cities worldwide.

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]]> Surf Air Offers 'All You Can Fly' For A Monthly Fee The company is getting ready to take off. For a recently raised subscription of $1,650 a month, travelers will be able to fly as much as they want among four California cities. Surf Air's CEO says it provides frequent commuters a corporate jet experience, but how will the model fare? Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/03/188185369/surf-air-offers-all-you-can-fly-for-a-monthly-fee?ft=1&f=1095 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/03/188185369/surf-air-offers-all-you-can-fly-for-a-monthly-fee?ft=1&f=1095 The company is getting ready to take off. For a recently raised subscription of $1,650 a month, travelers will be able to fly as much as they want among four California cities. Surf Air's CEO says it provides frequent commuters a corporate jet experience, but how will the model fare? 248 no The company is getting ready to take off. For a recently raised subscription of $1,650 a month, travelers will be able to fly as much as they want among four California cities. Surf Air's CEO says it provides frequent commuters a corporate jet experience, but how will the model fare?

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