Business & Markets News: US

Surf the web at 30,000 feet

Reuters — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:27:21 +0000

American Airlines' new inflight, broadband service has launched.

Even the rich feeling the pain

Reuters — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:15:24 +0000

Recent profit declines at high-end retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom highlight how even the wealthy feel the pain in this economic downturn.

Gas price drop lags behind oil

Reuters — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:55:55 +0000

Gas prices have keep pace with the rising cost of crude oil, but not on the way down.

The search for Google alternatives

Reuters — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:58:16 +0000

New search engines try to provide better answers to online queries by using humans or different technology to vet information.

Top European retailers head for U.S.

Reuters — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:03:58 +0000

Spanish retailer Zara passes the Gap as the world's top retailer, putting a spotlight on the rise of European shops.

When worlds collide.. on Facebook

Reuters — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:03:23 +0000

Facebook users find they are in unchartered territory when it comes to online socializing with professional colleagues.

Oil unfazed by Georgia conflict

Reuters — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:57:15 +0000

Oil prices continue to fall as news of a drop in China's oil imports outweighed concern over supply disruptions from the Caspian Sea.

Malls court back to school shoppers

Reuters — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:28:31 +0000

Shopping malls are doing their best to cope with tough economic times this back to school season.

Fed leaves rates unchanged

Reuters — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:18:09 +0000

Interest rates are left unchanged, as the Fed expresses concerns about the US economy and inflation.

Atlantic storms

Reuters — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:40:15 +0000

With the 2008 Atlantic storm season in full swing as Edouard nears landfall, disaster experts say there are ways to prepare ahead to minimize damage and costs.