Geithner Urges Banks to lend
At a Washington event dedicated to small business, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urged banks to step up to the plate and lend more money in order to keep the economic revival growing. Full Story
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Gold Rally Pauses on Dollar Gains
Gold's seemingly unstoppable rally paused Thursday due to dollar strength and lower equities. Key to future moves will be the dollar, because gold is being bought as a hedge against currency weakness and is benefiting from the carry trade. Full Story
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Goldman Gives Back
The News Hub panel discusses Goldman Sach's $500 million initiative to help small businesses. Full Story
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Business Update: Fed Chills Dollar
A strong yen against the ailing dollar hurt Japanese exporters, offsetting gains by surging oil and gold prices overnight. Full Story
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Fed Proposes U.S. Gift Card Rules
The Federal Reserve is proposing new rules to protect consumers from excessive gift card fees and unexpected costs or restrictions. Full Story
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Dollar Looses Its Luster
The US dollar declined this session on growing optimism over the global economic recovery and a decline in US consumer sentiment. Full Story
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Lexicon Announces Positive Phase 2 Results of LX1031 in Non-Constipating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals announced the company's investigational new drug, LX1031 demonstrated positive results in the treatment of non-constipating irritable bowel syndrome. Full Story
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Google Gives the Gift of Wi-Fi to Houston Airports
Google recently announced that Wi-Fi will be available for free on laptops and mobile devices until January 15 at Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental airports. Full Story
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TETRA Reports 3Q Results
TETRA Technologies, Inc. has announced third quarter 2009 earnings of $0.30 per share, compared to $0.16 per share reported in the third quarter of 2008. Full Story
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Collecting What is Owed
Considerations for a Business Owner when Attempting to Collect on Accounts Receivable
How can businesses, already under stress in these difficult economic times, get the payment owed to them at the least cost to themselves? If a business chooses to hire a third party debt collector to recoup the delinquent amounts, what options does t Full Story
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The Five Most Costly Payroll Mistakes
...And How To Avoid Making Them In Your Business
Payroll preparation is not an easy job and
mistakes can be costly. According to IRS
statistics, approximately 33% of employers
make payroll errors costing them billions of
dollars annually in penalties. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid. Full Story
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Five Mistakes People Make When Selecting Accounting Software
Choosing an accounting software system for your business can be a difficult task. Be sure to avoid these mistakes. Full Story
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