As economy drops jobs, paychecks drop some weight
WASHINGTON — Americans lucky enough to still have a job are noticing something unpleasant in their paychecks: They’re making less money. (Updated: 07/03/09 7:58 AM )
Jobless data sends stocks reeling
NEW YORK — The stock market found little to celebrate heading into the long holiday weekend. (Updated: 07/03/09 6:56 AM )
Factory index falls for third month
June turned out to be a terrible month for the Buffalo Niagara region’s manufacturers. (Updated: 07/03/09 6:56 AM )
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Servotronics has concerns but remains optimistic
Servotronics, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in August, is well-positioned to endure the current aerospace industry turmoil, as it supplies parts to both of the leading aircraft makers and expects orders to pick up sharply in coming years, its CEO said Thursday. (Updated: 07/03/09 7:18 AM )
Feds seize Madoff penthouse
NEW YORK — Federal marshals took possession of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff’s $7 million Manhattan penthouse on Thursday in a move that forced his wife to move elsewhere. (Updated: 07/03/09 6:56 AM )
Fairfield Inn checks in across the street from airport
Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo-Airport has opened across Genesee Street from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, the latest hotel to join that lodging corridor. (Updated: 07/03/09 7:19 AM )
Auto sales may be leveling out
DETROIT — U. S. sales at Ford and Chrysler last month offered sharply different views on the downtrodden U. S. market for cars and trucks, while General Motors Corp. held its own even though it entered bankruptcy protection. (Updated: 07/02/09 7:54 AM )
Jobless data sends stocks reeling; Dow loses 223
The stock market found little to celebrate heading into the long holiday weekend. (Updated: 07/02/09 6:45 PM )
Shareholder opposes Waterford Village Bank sale
An Amherst businessman and shareholder of Waterford Village Bank is objecting to the proposed sale of the bank to a Canadian investor, saying it appears that existing shareholders will lose a significant amount of money on the deal. (Updated: 07/02/09 9:50 AM )
Local Business
- Exelon raises its offer for NRG
- Former HoganWillig home sold
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- Fairfield Inn checks in across the street from airport
MoneySmart
- Why are shuttered retailers’ Web sites still open for business?
- Handy tips to beat the heat
- Discount Diva: Cards shave cents off gas purchases
Real Estate and Development
- Former HoganWillig home sold
- Feds seize Madoff penthouse
- Fairfield Inn checks in across the street from airport
- Mortgage rates fall slightly
Manufacturing, Transportation, Labor
- Exelon raises its offer for NRG
- As economy drops jobs, paychecks drop some weight
- Factory index falls for third month
- Servotronics has concerns but remains optimistic
Finance, Investments, Insurance
- Jobless data sends stocks reeling
- Rising like a Phoenix
- Exelon raises its offer for NRG
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Personal Finance
- Mortgage rates fall slightly
- Why are shuttered retailers’ Web sites still open for business?
- Don’t add speeding ‘ticket’ to vacation travel budget
- Look who’s stalking your retirement
Help with your 2008 taxes
- Last-minute tax help offered at several sites
- Consumers quiz accountants on tax questions
- News to host tax-help hotline
- State tax boss says refunds are no later than usual
Retail
- Retailer Crabtree & Evelyn files for Chapter 11 protection
- Winemaker’s profit drops 85%
- Auto sales may be leveling out
- Why are shuttered retailers’ Web sites still open for business?
Technology and Science
- Exelon raises its offer for NRG
- Servotronics has concerns but remains optimistic
- J&J buys into Elan
- Putting a focus on Ford
Columns
Singletary: Parental control on credit cards
Parents should be particularly elated about one section of the recently adopted credit card law that could keep young people out of debt. The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act prohibits credit card issuers from extending credit to a person under 21 unless one of two conditions is met.
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