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Technologists say apps can aid in Asia

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:57:00 -0400

May 19 - Tech innovators and app designers attending the recent "Apps For Asia - Redesigning Development" program in Uttar Pradesh, say technology holds the answer to many of Asia's poverty-related problems. The program was created by the Asian Development Bank and Microsoft to bring new solutions for improving the lives of millions across the continent. Jim Drury reports.

ShopKeep refines retail touch using iPad

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:59:00 -0400

May 10 -Founded by a former shop owner, ShopKeep is hoping to get a bigger piece of the growing mobile retail point-of-sale business, by allowing small-to-mid size retailers to use iPads to process and track customer sales at a low monthly fee. Conway G. Gittens reports.

Big dividends can mask big risks - Money Clip

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:54:07 -0400

High-dividend stocks can lure investors into risky businesses. Here are four things to look for before you buy. (May 3, 2013)

Friends + celebs = sales at OpenSky

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:17:00 -0400

May 2 - Social shopping site OpenSky is gaining traction with a formula that mixes friendship and celebrities with product endorsements -and makes no apologies for its commercial focus. Bobbi Rebell reports.

How to cash in on lawsuits - Investing 201

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:02 -0400

Not a plaintiff? No problem, you can still profit from big lawsuits. There are three publicly traded companies that help finance expensive litigation. In return, they stand to get huge payouts if their cases win in court.

Forget gold: The case for REITs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:38:05 -0400

Investors looking for alternatives to gold that act as inflation hedges should consider real estate investment trusts. Unlike gold, REITs pay dividends.

3 rules for buying a house now

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:32:00 -0400

Mortgage rates are near record lows and prices are rising, making it tempting to jump into the housing market. But the market could shift soon, one expert warns. Here’s what you need to know before making an offer.

The do-it-yourself pension plan – Money Clip

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:35:49 -0400

Fewer companies offer workers pensions but you still need income after retirement. Here are four ways to turn your portfolio into a pension plan.

Chemical warfare robot, PETMAN, struts his stuff

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

April 8 - Massachusetts robotics firm Boston Dynamics has moved another step closer to deploying its humanoid robot PETMAN for work as a testing platform for chemical protection clothing. PETMAN is an acronym for Protection Ensemble Test Mannequin, and is designed to mimic a soldier exposed to toxic substances such as sarin and mustard gas. Rob Muir has more.

Daily Digit: Small business borrowing up only 2%

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:06:00 -0400

Apr. 2 - Small business borrowing grew only two percent in February from a year ago, in a sign firms are skeptical about future growth prospects. Conway G. Gittens reports.