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Video: Black Friday Deals

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:15:07 +0000

Local retailers are offering Black Friday deals.

Video: Stores Improve Black Friday Security

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:39:04 +0000

Retailers are offering up something a little different with their Black Friday sales -- improved customer safety. New plans are in place to make sure everyone stays under control and still goes home happy.

Video: Cantor's Pope Says GM `Destroyed' Saab, Must Ditch Unit: Video

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:10:39 +0000

Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Stephen Pope, chief global strategist at Cantor Fitzgerald Europe, talks with Bloomberg's Mark Barton about the future of General Motors Co.'s Saab unit after Koenigsegg Group AB canceled a planned acquisition of the automaker. Speaking in London, Pope also discusses Porsche SE and Volkswagen AG. (Source: Bloomberg)

Video: Car Dealers Want To Cash In On Black Friday Sales, Too

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:45:41 +0000

Shoppers normally flock to day-after-Thanksgiving sales at malls and department stores, but Black Friday might be the perfect time to look for some new wheels.

Video: Halpenny Sees Support for Dollar as Equities Rally Fades

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:43:11 +0000

Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Derek Halpenny, European head of currency strategy at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd., talks with Bloomberg's Rishaad Salamat about the outlook for equity markets and the dollar.

Video: Toyota Jobs; Qualcomm EU Probe Ends; Ikea in China: Video

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:20:51 +0000

Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Jon Erlichman reports on the latest breaking business news and top stories in today's Business Briefs. (Source: Bloomberg)

Video: The "O" Factor in Chicago's Economy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:14 +0000

The "O" factor has been the gift that keeps on giving to Chicago. Fox Chicago has more on how the end of the show could impact city tourism.

Video: First Store Opens on Embattled Block 37

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:52:03 +0000

Finally, the pit is filled. The scaffolding is gone. And, as of Saturday afternoon, Block 37's first store is open.

Video: Mandan Shop Hop

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:14:00 +0000

Mandan invites you to come "over the river and through the shops" for their holiday celebration. Today, kicks off fourth annual holiday shop hop. There are 50 different shops participating in this years event. Each of those stores will be giving away Mandan Bucks. They will also have daily drawings. Each merchant is also offer weekly discounts and specials. (Del Wetsch/Mandan Progress Organization) "Suporting our hometown businesses and keeeping the money here and town and just showcasing what we have." The Holiday Shop Hop runs through December eleventh. Next weekend, Mandan will welcome Santa Claus to town. To find out how you can win Mandan Bucks during this year's shop walkyou can log on to the website on your screen.

Video: Downtown Austin condos dwindling

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:04:33 +0000

Just 408 condos remain available for sale in Downtown Austin. Because of tight financing, no new projects are likely to go up for another four or five years.

Video: Oshkosh Corp. hopes to open new plant

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:17:36 +0000

Fresh off almost $4-billion in defense contracts, Oshkosh Corporation is looking for more space.

Video: Airport accepts million dollar decision

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:32 +0000

Airport accepts million dollar decision

Video: Pork industry faces worst struggle

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00:36 +0000

Pork industry faces worst struggle

Video: Dozens protest Springfield power plant

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:03:53 +0000

A group called Stop Toxic Incineration in Springfield teamed up with the Toxics Action Center to make a plea to the Springfield Health Council. The group is asking the panel to help convince the governor to stop the permitting process that would allow a wood burning power plant to be built in Springfield.

Video: Commission OKs TV Efficiency Standards

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:12:01 +0000

Power-hungry TVs will be banned from store shelves in California after state regulators adopted a first-in-the nation mandate to lower electricity demand.

Video: Monterey Wants Consumers To Buy Local

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:44:53 +0000

The city of Monterey is trying to generate more revenue by encouraging people to get out and spend money in the community.

Video: 11/18 Pre-Market: U.S. Inflation and Housing Data

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

11/18/09 The stories,data, and stocks that may have the greatest impact during the next trading session.

Video: Jeans Stay Hot Fashion in Cool Economy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:07:53 +0000

Retail sales for jeans have increased over the past year thanks to plummeting price tags. We've got shopping tips to help you feed your denim obsession here.

Video: New bill has business owners seeing red

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:14:43 +0000

New bills have business owners seeing red in the town of Wolcott. It could be a foul situation that has those owners counting on News Channel 8.

Video: Gold market

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:42:51 +0000

Gold market

Video: Gym Abruptly Shuts Down

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:22:44 +0000

A powerhouse in the workout world has apparently toppled -- leaving customers feeling weak and helpless.

Video: Stocks end the week on an up note

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:23:48 +0000

The blue chips resumed their rally on the trading floor on Friday. The Dow gained 73 points, and the Nasdaq rose nineteen. New details on what sparked a big jump in the nation's trade deficit back in September.

Video: 11/16 Google Street View Sparks Swiss Ire

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Switzerland is taking Google to court over privacy concerns related to Google's Street View.

Video: Ficano Back From Chinese Trade Mission

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:24:40 +0000

The Wayne County Executive is back from a trip overseas.

Video: Shoppers opt for consignment finds

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:13:17 +0000

Sales at The Peddlers Consignment Shoppe in Williamsville are through the roof these days. Owner, Sandra Setlik said, "We have increased our sales by at least 40%."

Video: late harvest for farmers

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:03:56 +0000

late harvest for farmers

Video: 11/13 Fed Restricts Banks on Overdraft Charges

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000

11/13/09 The Federal Reserve issued new rules to prohibit banks from charging customers overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions.

Video: Metro Housing Sales Up, Prices Down

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:31:26 +0000

Twin Cities’ homes are selling faster than they did a year ago. The latest figures from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors show a significant 34 percent increase from last year, but home values continue to suffer. Housing market experts are hoping a federal tax credit extension will help keep buyers interested through the typically slow winter months.

Video: Wal-Mart unveils new Black Friday plan

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:09:09 +0000

The world's largest retailer is adjusting its hours this holiday season. Wal-Mart will keep its stores open 24 hours and take new crowd control measures Thanksgiving weekend. This after a temporary employee was trampled to death in a Black Friday rush last year.

Video: Topless Coffee Shop Reopens In Trailer

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:55:32 +0000

Months after a devastating fire, the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro is back open for business. News 8's Cam Tran reports.

Video: North Country Responds To Devastating Pfizer Announcement

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:47:02 +0000

About 600 people will lose their jobs over the next 18 months as Pfizer begins its world-wide consolidation.

Video: Retailers hiring less holiday help

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:26:34 +0000

While more people are looking for part-time temporary work, retailers are cutting back on holiday hires this year. Click on the headline for Lindsay Veremis' full report.

Video: Condos Turned Into Black Market Hotels

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:15:16 +0000

Chicago lays claim to some of the most expensive and most heavily taxed hotel rooms in the nation. So it's no wonder deal-seeking tourists are turning instead to underground hotels--downtown condos being rented out at nightly rates so low they're a practical steal. Problem is they're also an actual steal. They're illegal. And a crackdown is now in the works.

Video: Economic survival central

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:30:20 +0000

A big jump for the big board stocks. Stocks kick off the trading week with a rally. The Dow soared past its 52 week high.

Video: Lobster die-off

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:13:53 +0000

Jamie Muro reports

Video: Recent surge in temp jobs is a good sign for the economy

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:59:47 +0000

For the first time in two years, the number of temporary jobs has spiked. Utah's chief labor economist says this key indicator suggests jobs recovery may be started.

Video: Google Expands Political Power, Spends More on Lobbying: Video

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:15:08 +0000

Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Lizzie O'Leary reports on Google Inc.'s efforts to increase its lobbying presence in Washington, D.C. (Source: Bloomberg)

Video: German Exports Undercut Trichet's Weaker Euro Push: Video

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:04:24 +0000

Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Sara Eisen reports on the outlook for the euro. A decade after the euro replaced the deutsche mark, Germany’s export-driven recovery is undermining European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet’s efforts to slow the currency’s record rise. (Source: Bloomberg)

Video: Kraft May Have to Raise Cadbury Bid as Deadline Looms: Video

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:45:50 +0000

Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Kraft Foods Inc., the world’s second-largest food maker, may have to increase its 9.8 billion-pound ($16 billion) bid for confectioner Cadbury Plc by today’s deadline to keep its takeover attempt alive, investors said. Bloomberg's Jennifer Joan Lee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Video: Project Economy: Holiday Hiring

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:27:21 +0000

Video: Red Or Green Report, Nov. 8

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:19:22 +0000

Video: FT's Saigol Says Kraft Needs to Increase Bid for Cadbury: Video

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:26:44 +0000

Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Lina Saigol, mergers and acquisitions editor at the Financial Times, talks with Bloomberg's Rishaad Salamat and Jennifer Joan Lee about Kraft Foods Inc.'s bid for confectioner Cadbury Plc. The world's second-largest food maker may have to increase its 9.8 billion-pound ($16 billion) bid for the British confectioner by today’s deadline to keep its takeover attempt alive. Speaking in London, Saigol also discusses the outlook for mergers and acquisitions. (Source: Bloomberg)

Video: Economic survival central

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:24:48 +0000

Economic survival central

Video: Lawmakers Scramble To Fix New Liquor Law

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:12:32 +0000

Business owners say a new state law meant to protect children and families is costing them money. News 8's Keith Baldi reports.

Video: 11/06 U.S. Retail Chain Sales Point to Cautious Holiday Season

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000

11/06/09 U.S. retailers posted their best sales results in over a year. With more retailers reporting an improvement in sales, forecasts call for a gradual recovery for the holiday shopping season.

Video: 11/05 Pre Market: ECB & BoE Rate Decisions

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

11/05/09 The stories,data, and stocks that may have the greatest impact during the next trading session.

Video: 11/05 U.S. House Votes to Speed Up Credit Card Rules

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000

11/05/09 The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve an advance for the enactment date of new rules for credit card companies.

Video: Chryslerrevamppkg

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:47:02 +0000

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Video: Luling Voters Expand Alcohol Sales

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:36:02 +0000

On Tuesday voters in Luling authorized the city to expand alcohol sales. The referendum passed by nearly a three to one margin. FOX 7’s Rudy Koski reports from Luling.

Video: Cupcake Career

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:07:27 +0000

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