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Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010

Kroger is expanding its brand of beauty products

CINCINNATI -- Grocery chain Kroger is making a big push into the beauty business, this summer more than doubling its store-brand cosmetics, shampoos and other items while preparing to launch more products this fall and next year.

No simple solution to get recovery surging ahead

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve has little power left to lift the economy out of its rut. Congress, with an election looming, has no appetite for more stimulus. Shoppers are reluctant to spend, and businesses are slow to hire. Let's face it: There is no easy or imminent fix for the flagging recovery.

Spending dips at most retailers in July

WASHINGTON -- Americans spent less at most retail stores in July and inflation remained tame as high unemployment and weak job growth fueled fears of a slowing economic recovery. A busy month for car dealerships and higher gas prices lifted overall retail sales 0.4% last month, the Commerce Department said Friday. It was the first overall gain in three months.

Business news briefs: Boss 302 to return to production

Ford said Friday it is bringing back a production version of the Mustang Boss 302, a throwback to the legendary original from 1968.

Friday, Aug. 13, 2010

Business inventories up 0.3% in June

WASHINGTON — Inventories held by businesses rose for a sixth straight month in June but sales declined for a second month in a row.

• Business Headlines: Lear CEO Bob Rossiter leaves board

Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010

• Job screening tactics called biased
• New claims for unemployment aid reach 484K
• Kohl's 2Q net income rises, but outlook less rosy
• Trade imbalance means U.S. weaker than thought
• Sara Lee back to profitability, beats estimates
• Business news briefs: Swift Biosciences gets $3M funding

Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010

• Fortress buying most of AIG's American General
• How did the friendly skies get so unfriendly?
• Oil falls below $80 amid growth slowdown fears
• In June, just 3 flights exceeded 3-hour wait
• Business news briefs: Gaming revenues up 3% in July

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010

• Hurd cashes in after HP exit
• Home prices may fall 20% in double dip
• FDIC takes step toward cutting use of ratings
• Fannie, Freddie futures debated
• Business news briefs: Pop-Tart World opens today
• McDonald's cold drinks sell well in record heat

Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010

• AT ISSUE: FOREIGN TRADE: Small companies fight cheap imports
• THE ECONOMY: Retail sales likely to rise in July data

Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010

• Cautious hiring trend drags on
• Disgraced HP CEO to get nearly $28M in cash, stock
• Business news briefs: Consumer borrowing keeps falling

Friday, Aug. 6, 2010

• Unemployment rate unchanged at 9.5%
• Live Nation posts 2Q loss on weak concert season
• BP's top oil spill response exec back to old job
• AIG posts 2Q loss of $538M on restructuring costs
• Canada's unemployment rate rises
• Business news: Execs spared depositions

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010

• Retailers pile on back-to-school deals
• Business news briefs: Firm to join Quicken downtown

Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010

• Work remains even with BP leak plugged, oil fading
• Headlines: Barnes and Noble may go on block

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010

• Economic recovery falls to thrifty consumers
• At least 3 shot at Connecticut beer distributor
• Fannie Mae unveils consumer website for borrowers
• Countrywide agrees to pay $600M to settle lawsuits
• Drugmaker Pfizer posts 9% jump in 2Q profit
• MillerCoors 2Q net income rises 28%
• Manufacturing sector of economy keeps growing; stocks up on data
• Business headlines: Harman to buy Newsweek
• New credit card rules are working well

Monday, Aug. 2, 2010

• Manufacturing grows for 12th straight month
• June construction activity rises 0.1%

Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010

• Nation's unemployment likely up in July

Friday, July 30, 2010

• Recovery loses speed as consumers turn cautious

Thursday, July 29, 2010

• Initial jobless claims drop indicates unemployment easing, but slowly
• Hulu Plus lets you watch TV on iPhone and iPad
• Orders for big-ticket goods fall in June as aircraft demand drops

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

• New home sales rise, but pace is slow

Sunday, July 25, 2010

• AT ISSUE: MIDDLE EAST ECONOMY: Blockade eases, but Gaza struggles

Saturday, July 24, 2010

• Making banks fork over exec pay would be overkill, official says

Friday, July 23, 2010

• McDonald's 2Q profit jumps 12% on rising sales
• Business headlines: Blues ordered to pay Pontiac firm

Thursday, July 22, 2010

• Consumers Union claims Blue Cross hoards cash
• 1.3 million Smith and Noble blinds recalled
• Fifth Third posts $130M profit, tops forecasts
• Stock futures rise sharply, point to rebound
• Savers dismayed over low returns
• Finance law aims to rein in Wall Street
• Business headlines: Microsoft plans 9th tech center

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

• Home construction sinks to lowest level since Oct.
• Viacom mogul tries to find reporter's source
• Stock futures climb after upbeat Apple results
• US Airways reports $279M 2Q profit
• Business headlines: Loan to help finish project

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

• Nevada, Michigan post nation’s highest unemployment rates
• More credit card protection sought from Federal Reserve
• Retailers attract shoppers with Christmas in July
• USDA worker quits over racism charge from video
• Stocks headed lower as Goldman, IBM revenues slip
• China surpasses U.S. as world's top energy consumer
• Oil hovers below $77 amid mixed signs on economy
• Harley-Davidson 2Q revs up and so do shares
• Airlines work force shrinks by 2.7% in May
• Headlines: Gas prices rise in state to $2.82

Sunday, July 18, 2010

• AT ISSUE: INHERITED WEALTH: 2010's gap in estate tax helps heirs

Saturday, July 17, 2010

• Jobs on iPhone 4 issues: 'We aren't perfect'
• BP: No evidence of new leaks
• AIG agrees to pay $725M to investors in settlement
• Regulators shut banks in 3 states -- including Michigan
• Business news briefs: Mich. foreclosures rise in June

Friday, July 16, 2010

• Apple: Free cases to ease iPhone 4 issue
• BP cap 'good news,' Obama says
• Consumer prices dip for third straight month
• Oil up near $77 as U.S. equities, economy mixed
• Stock futures rise slightly after GE results
• Business headlines: Visteon creditors may buy shares

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