Business and Economic News

November 3, 2014 8:36 AM

Why corporate executives talk about 'opening their kimonos'

Every few years, it seems someone feels compelled to say a particular phrase is making a comeback. So, just what is this expression's origin?

by Steve Haruch

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October 31, 2014 10:58 AM

Americans haven't felt this confident about the economy in 7 years

The solid increase suggests consumers largely dismissed concerns about slowing global growth and have ignored the sharp swings in financial markets earlier this month.

by The Associated Press

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October 31, 2014 10:30 AM

Retailers crank up holiday competition early to nab shoppers

Target, Wal-Mart and other retail giants are pushing the holiday shopping season even earlier this year.

by Tim Nelson

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October 30, 2014 3:50 PM

Investors eye site near Mpls. Farmers Market for MLS soccer stadium

A group led by ex-UnitedHealth Group CEO Bill McGuire is intensifying the competition with the Minnesota Vikings to win a Major League Soccer franchise in Minneapolis.

by Tim Nelson and Nick Halter and Sam Black, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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October 30, 2014 12:42 PM

Not so sweet: Chocolate prices are set to rise

It's not just costs that are pushing up prices. A growing sweet tooth around the world means more demand for cocoa beans.

by The Associated Press

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October 30, 2014 11:24 AM

GDP posts strong 3.5 percent growth rate in 3rd quarter

The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter, helped along by gains in business investment, exports and a big jump in military spending.

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October 30, 2014 12:00 AM

IQ2 debate: Does income inequality impair the 'American dream?'

A debate from the Intelligence Squared US series, featuring Elise Gould of the Economic Policy Institute.

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October 30, 2014 12:00 AM

Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I'm Proud to Be Gay'

In an essay written for Bloomberg Businessweek, Cook says that while he never denied his sexuality, he never publicly acknowledged it, either.

by The Associated Press

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October 29, 2014 5:00 PM

Rocket explosion setback for commercial space

The crash of the Antares rocket dealt a setback to the commercial spaceflight effort championed by NASA and the White House even before the shuttle was retired.

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October 29, 2014 4:11 PM

Target trims 80 workers from property management staff

The Minneapolis-based retailer said it needs fewer people in property management since it's completed remodeling nearly 1,300 stores and has slowed the pace of new store openings.

by Martin Moylan

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