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Air France Ends New York-Paris Concorde Run

Air France's Concorde made its last New York-to-Paris run Saturday. The supersonic transport was able to make that trip in three hours, but never fully recovered from the damaging fallout of a fatal crash. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

Air France Ends New York-Paris Concorde Run

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Rate Drop Offers Chance to Refinance Student Loans

Interest rates for federal student loans have dropped as low as 2.8 percent. But students and their parents may want to put some thought into how to take advantage of the lower rates. NPR's Chris Arnold reports.

Rate Drop Offers Chance to Refinance Student Loans

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Some Firms Set to Raise Dividends in Wake of Tax Cut

Backers of the dividend tax cut signed by President Bush say the change should improve corporate responsibility by encouraging firms to borrow less and become less preoccupied with quarterly earnings. But skeptics don't buy the argument. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Some Firms Set to Raise Dividends in Wake of Tax Cut

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Analyzing a Wall Street Uptick

Stocks on Wall Street are on a bit of a roll. The Standard and Poors 500 is set to post its third monthly gain in a row. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and Jeremy Siegel (no relation), a professor of finance at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and author of Stocks for the Long Run.

Analyzing a Wall Street Uptick

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Microsoft Settles Antitrust Suit with AOL-Time Warner

Software giant Microsoft agrees to pay AOL-Time Warner $750 million to settle an antitrust suit charging that Microsoft used its market muscle to make its Internet Explorer the dominant Web-browsing software. NPR's John McChesney reports.

Microsoft Settles Antitrust Suit with AOL-Time Warner

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U.S. Automakers Shift Away from SUV, Truck Production

Facing increasing competition with foreign car companies, American automakers turn their attention away from trucks and sport utility vehicles and focus on passenger cars. NPR's Bob Edwards talk to Paul Eisenstein of CarConnection.com.

U.S. Automakers Shift Away from SUV, Truck Production

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Student Loan Rates to Hit All-Time Low

Interest rates for college student loans are expected to fall to their lowest levels in the history of the student loan program, the Education Department says. Many students scramble to lock in low rates by consolidating loans. Hear NPR's Chris Arnold.

Student Loan Rates to Hit All-Time Low

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Internet Star eBay Loses Patent Lawsuit

A federal court jury rules that online auction giant eBay infringed on patents held by Thomas Woolston, a northern Virginia entrepreneur. The jury orders eBay, based in San Jose, Calif., to pay $35 million in damages. NPR's Jack Speer reports.

Internet Star eBay Loses Patent Lawsuit

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As Computer Sales Decline, Industry Urges PC Upgrades

Sales of personal computers remain low, as corporations and consumers struggling with a poor economy wait longer to buy better PCs. In an effort to spark sales, the PC industry pushes computer upgrades and accessories. Hear NPR's John McChesney.

As Computer Sales Decline, Industry Urges PC Upgrades

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Univision/HBC Merger

Democrats ask the Federal Communications Commission to stop the merger of the two largest Hispanic media companies. Critics point out that Univision's proposed purchase of the Hispanic Broadcasting Corp. would put both companies under the control of Republican Jerry Perenchio. Hear Eduardo Porter of the Wall Street Journal.

FCC Urged to Halt Univision Merger with HBC

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Boeing Divisions to Bid for Work on New Aircraft

In an effort to build its new commercial airplane at the lowest possible cost, Boeing announces that all work on the 7E7 will be awarded on a competitive basis. Company divisions around the country will have to bid against other divisions and outside contractors for work on the new plane. Hear NPR's Greg Allen.

Boeing Divisions to Bid for Work on New Aircraft

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Tax Bill Passes

Many components of the tax bill passed by Congress come with so-called "sunset provisions" attached. That means new tax rates are only temporary -- in theory. If they're extended, some analysts believe deficits may rise sharply. Others believe the tax relief will get the economy moving again. NPR's Kathy Schalch reports.

Dissecting the Tax Bill

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Greensboro Struggles Through Economic Hardships

New economic realities come crashing down on Greensboro, N.C. The region's core industries have been rocked by layoffs and other losses. Many people are trying to start over, late in life. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

Greensboro Struggles Through Economic Hardships

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Business Leaders Welcome Tax-Cut Package

U.S. business leaders celebrate the expected passage of a $330-billion tax cut, though many had hoped for a bigger tax break. The bill is meant to stimulate business spending. The current economic slowdown has left many companies afraid to purchase new equipment or hire more workers. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

Business Leaders Welcome Tax-Cut Package

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