Archive for March 19th, 2008

Starbucks switches to automatic espresso

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
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Starbucks switches to automatic espresso

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
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Alibaba wants to buy out Yahoo’s shares

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Seeking to protect its independence in case of a Microsoft takeover, the Chinese Internet giant is in talks to buy Yahoo out, reports Yi-Wyn Yen.

Stock retreat gathers steam

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Wall Street retreated Wednesday afternoon as investors backed out of a variety of stocks that had led the previous session's big rally, including financials.

Car sales set for steep drop

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
As most economic indicators continue to flash yellow - and occasionally red - a vigorous debate is unfolding about how far auto sales will fall this year.

Cash strapped, and driving less

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Americans are finally driving less - thanks to rising gas prices.

Cash strapped, and driving less

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Americans are finally driving less - thanks to rising gas prices.

Wal-Mart to open biggest store ever

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
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After the rally, stocks retreat

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Stocks slumped Wednesday afternoon, erasing early gains, as investors backed out of a variety of the sectors that had led the previous session's big rally, including the financial sector.

Government frees up $200B for mortgages

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
An additional $200 billion in financing is headed to the battered mortgage markets after federal regulators Wednesday said they would allow finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce the capital they keep on hand.