Barnes & Noble warns of delay in shipping new e-readers
Updated: 11/20/09 11:53 PM
Reading off hand-held devices might be catching on.
Federal crackdown targets counterfeit prescription drugs
Updated: 11/21/09 6:45 AM
NEW YORK — In highly orchestrated raids around the world this week, Interpol officers in Europe, drug agents in the United States and task forces from Sweden to Singapore hunted down counterfeit prescription drugs to stem a rapidly growing criminal business preying on financially pressed consumers looking for bargains.
GE-Vivendi talks stretch on over potential NBC Universal deal
Updated: 11/21/09 7:03 AM
PHILADELPHIA — A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.
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Updated 11/22/09 05:05:47 AM
- Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle
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- EPA: Uranium from polluted mine in Nev. wells
- Comparison of Democratic health care bills
- More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving
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Bureau Veritas lays off 12
Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM
A consumer product testing lab with division headquarters in Amherst laid off 12 workers Friday, citing the troubled state of the economy.
Pending home sales increase 12%
Updated: 11/21/09 7:04 AM
Home sales in the pipeline are up, and an expanded federal tax credit is expected to bolster activity, the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors said.
AIDA to reduce support to BNE
Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM
The Amherst Industrial Development Agency plans to resume offering financial support to the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise business development and marketing group after belt-tightening caused it to skip its budgeted payment to the organization this year.
Americans save more, earn less as rates fall
Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM
NEW YORK — The U. S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.
Great pumpkin shortage!
Updated: 11/19/09 11:38 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. — The holidays may not be so sweet this year in some parts of the country.
Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens
Updated: 11/20/09 6:26 PM
Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market.
Area loses 3% of jobs, fastest pace in 8 years
Updated: 11/20/09 7:00 AM
The Buffalo Niagara region continued to lose jobs during October at the fastest pace in nearly eight years, the state Labor Department reported Thursday.
Parent of Quality Markets files for bankruptcy
Updated: 11/20/09 8:05 AM
Penn Traffic, parent company of Quality Markets grocery stores, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday for the third time in a decade.
Local Business
- Pending home sales increase 12%
- AIDA to reduce support to BNE
- Americans save more, earn less as rates fall
- Hershey sweet deal reported
MoneySmart
- Easing the way home: Adoptive parents get help from employers, Uncle Sam
- Growing in a family way
- If you really want a job, spread the word
Real Estate and Development
- Pending home sales increase 12%
- Ho-humhomebuilders
- Canadian firm expands to WNY
- Manhattan McDonald’s gets European-style makeover
Manufacturing, Transportation, Labor
- Bureau Veritas lays off 12
- AIDA to reduce support to BNE
- Area loses 3% of jobs, fastest pace in 8 years
- Canadian firm expands to WNY
Finance, Investments, Insurance
- It’s OK to look now
- Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar gains
- Federal crackdown targets counterfeit prescription drugs
- GE-Vivendi talks stretch on over potential NBC Universal deal
Personal Finance
- Some toys found with high levels of lead
- Do the math before cashing in miles, points for trips
- The language of money is bilingual
- Purchases hint at low holiday sales
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
- CEO has J. C. Penney primed for holiday retail battle
- Parent of Quality Markets files for bankruptcy
- Leggo my Eggos? Not if you can’t find them
- Former Spencerport IGA will become Tops Market
Technology and Science
- AOL plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs
- Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen top list of safest new vehicles for 2010
- Coalition formed to push for electric cars
- Univision shows coming to YouTube
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