WN Network North America Business
North America Business
Search the World News Network
Advanced Search

 
RELATED SITES
BOOKMARK THIS PAGE!
MAKE THIS PAGE YOUR HOMEPAGE!
WN TOOLBAR!
Breaking News Sun, 5 Feb 2012
Maine fishing chief aims for growth
Economy   Fishing   Ocean   Photos   Wikipedia: Fishery  
 my SA 
AP Interview: Maine fishing chief aims for growth
| HALLOWELL, Maine (AP) — Maine's new top fisheries official is vowing to grow the economic value of the state's oldest industry, commercial fishing, and the coastal communities that rely on the oce... (photo: WN / Marzena Jazowska)
110211-A-xxxxW-003       U.S. Army soldiers fire a 60 mm mortar round during Cobra Gold on Pulon Range, Thailand, on Feb. 11, 2011.  Cobra Gold is a joint forces, multinational exercise designed to ensure regional peace and stability.  DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Winstead, U.S. Army.  (Released)
Iran   Military   Photos   Raid   Wikipedia: Iran  
 The Times Of India 
Iran raid likely to drag in US, hurt global economy
Iran raid likely to drag in US, hurt global economy | Email this articlePrint this articleTweetThe author has posted comments on this articleReuters | Feb 5, 2012, 06.20PM IST MUNICH: An Israeli raid ... (photo: US DoD / Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Winstead, U.S. Army)
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.  The New York Times 
Panetta and Clinton Seek to Reassure Europe on Troops
| MUNICH — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to reassure Europe on Saturday that, despite budget cuts in Washington and the coming withdrawal... (photo: DoD / Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo)
Defense   Europe   Munich   Photos   Wikipedia/Leon Panetta  
IPad 2 on newspaper  Ohio 
Apple eyes workplace with iPad tablet
| Apple Inc., without much effort on its part, is making rapid headway in selling to corporations. | After years of being the also-ran to Microsoft Corp. in the workplace, Apple has seen its iPad beco... (photo: Creative Commons / inuse pictures)
Apple   Microsoft   Photos   Wikipedia: IPad 2   iPad  
Top Stories
The Hyundai Tucson (Korean:  ), or Hyundai JM (Joyful Mover) in Japan, is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the Hyundai Motor Corporation. In Hyundai's lineup, the Tucson fits below the Santa Fe and Veracruz.  The vehicles are named after the city of Tucson, Arizona. Detroit Free Press
Hyundai can't keep up with demand
| LAS VEGAS -- Hyundai's American and South Korean plants are running flat out, but that's not enough to keep up with demand, Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik told ... (photo: Creative Commons / IFCAR)
America   Auto   Motor   Photos  
Stephen Harper Prime Minister of Canada Star Tribune
Canadian PM Stephen Harper looks to diversify oil exports with trip to China
| TORONTO - Canada's prime minister heads to China next week where he'll discuss Canada's vast oil reserves in a visit that's being viewed as an "open warning" ... (photo: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 / )
Canada   China   Oil   Photos   Wikipedia: Stephen Harper  
Fuel - Gasoline The Washington Post
Oil prices climb above $97 as US unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent
| NEW YORK — Oil prices rose Friday after the government reported that the U.S. economy added more jobs last month, which could drive up demand for fuel with more p... (photo: WN / Yolanda)
Economy   Industry   Market   Photos   Wikipedia: Price of petroleum  
A man was seen filling up petrol into his motorcycle. The State
Arizona gasoline prices climb for 6th week in row
| PHOENIX - Gasoline prices in Arizona are higher at the pumps again for the sixth consecutive week. | Officials with AAA Arizona said Thursday that the average price aro... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini)
Energy   Industry   Market   Photos   Wikipedia: Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing  
In this June 4, 2009 photo, people look for jobs at the Los Angeles Career Mission Career Fair downtown Los Angeles. California's economic recovery will be stymied by massive state work force cuts that could boost the unemployment rate to more than 12 percent and restrain growth even after housing markets stabilize, according to an economic forecast to be released Tuesday. Austin American Statesman
Unemployment rate hits 8.3 pct. after hiring burst
| WASHINGTON — Employers went on a hiring spree in January and drove down the unemployment rate for a fifth straight month to 8.3 percent, its lowest point in nearl... (photo: AP / Damian Dovarganes)
Hits   Market   Photos   Washington   Wikipedia/Unemployment  
An investor looks at the stock price monitor at a private securities company Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 in Shanghai, China. CNN
Stocks: Investors await key jobs report
By CNNMoney staff @CNNMoneyMarkets February 3, 2012: 6:07 AM ET | Click the chart for more premarket data. | NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Trading is cautious ahead of a highly ... (photo: AP)
Data   Growth   Jobs   Photos   Wikipedia/nvestors  
Singapore Airlines - National carrier of Singapore Springfield News-Sun
World stock markets fall ahead of US jobs report
| BANGKOK — World stock markets were mostly lower Friday ahead of a U.S. jobs report that is a key gauge of how robust the world's No. 1 economy is. | Benchmark oil... (photo: WN / Geeta)
Economy   Markets   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: DAX  
 KLps1 - Aussie Dollar - AUD - Australian Dollar - Currency - Money. (ps1) The Australian
Australian stocks close with mild losses ahead of US non-farm payroll data
| AUSTRALIAN shares closed with moderate losses today, ahead of a key US jobs report that's likely to provide more clues on the health of the world's largest ec... (photo: WN)
Economy   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Australian Securities Exchange  
Sony Electronics - LCD TVs The Times Of India
Japan's Nikkei slips before US jobs data, Sony surges
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday ahead of US jobs data, though Sony Corp soared as traders said investors were hoping its new CEO would turn things arou... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Japan   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Sony  
Trader Albert Young, right, watches the board as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, April 12, 2010 Sydney Morning Herald
Markets Live: Shares slip ahead of US jobs
| Local shares are trading slightly lower following a mixed performance on global markets overnight and ahead of the latest US employment report. | 2.54pm: Following up o... (photo: AP / Richard Drew)
Markets   Photos   Trading   Wall Street   Wikipedia: RBA  
Coconut palm trees along bureh beach in Sierra Leone. Palm Beach Post
Marine tourism reeling it in
| RIVIERA BEACH — Have fun, fish, win money, in that order. Team Rock Star owners Jorge Piedra, Henry Jimenez and Jerry Fernandez are competing in the Sailfish Open... (photo: WN / John Sahid)
Florida   Photos   Riviera   Tourism   Wikipedia: Palm Beach County, Florida  
US Dollars Sydney Morning Herald
US stocks flat ahead of jobs report
| US stocks were little changed, following yesterday's rally, as investors awaited tomorrow's employment report to gauge the outlook for the economy. | MasterCard Inc., t... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Economy   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average  
Tax Issues Finance & Investments
- EU Emission Tax: India, US and others to decide on retaliato
- Economic Fairness Lessons Of Warren Buffet’s Secretary Or
- Swiss banks to outline steps in US tax evasion row
- New York lawmakers will consider raising taxes on loose toba
Chocolate cupcake - Sugar - Food
Sugar tax needed, say US experts
more
- America Airlines intends to invest three billions by 2017
- China's Export Pain May Be Mexico's Gain
- Romney Wins Nevada Caucuses
- OSU fans should not invest too much in football recruiting r
Twilight over Phoenix from South Mountain Park
Cleantech, exports and manufacturing key Phoenix economic growth
more
Currency Banking
- Dollar edges higher on US jobs data
- Aussie dollar tipped to hit $US1.20 as speculative investmen
- Sri Lanka may drop dollar to meet Iran oil sanctions
- Iraq central bank moves to identify dollar buyers
US Dollar Currency - Money
Dollar At Risk Of Fresh Plunge As Dow Moves To Test Multi-Year Highs
more
- Occupy LA announces meeting with Wells Fargo Bank over home
- Swiss media blame banks for caving in to US pressure
- Swiss media blame banks for caving in to US pressure
- Swiss banks to outline steps in US tax evasion row
Bank of America - Near Northeast
Bank of America's stock sees 3% drop
more
Finance Oil & Energy
- New Allocation Funds Redefine Idea of 'Balance'
- Professor's Advice: It's Best to Be Bored
- Are Bank Stocks 'Responsible'?
- As ETFs Multiply, Companies Scramble To Concoct Memorable Ti
Farmers collecting Cauliflowers at Bugam Centeral kashmir Srinagar on 10, June 2011.
How Farmers Can Save Money
more
- Renewable energy can augment dwindling resources
- Clinton in push to end Sofia's energy dependence on Russ
- Interactive Map Breaks Down NYC's Energy Use, Block by B
- The quiet before the storm at Lucas Oil Stadium
Stephen Harper Prime Minister of Canada
Canadian PM Stephen Harper looks to diversify oil exports with trip to China
more
Industries Technology
- US job data to fuel rally as recession fears dim; Bharti, ON
- US economy races ahead of Europe
- US markets: Why small companies' stocks deserve a closer
- Chief of chip-maker Micron dies in crash
Maine fishing chief aims for growth
AP Interview: Maine fishing chief aims for growth
more
- Indian sex ratio tilt shows up in US, Canada, debate ultraso
- U-21 World Cup squash: Egypt down fighting India
- Chief of chip-maker Micron dies in crash
- America Airlines intends to invest three billions by 2017
IPad 2 on newspaper
Apple eyes workplace with iPad tablet
more