New federal regulations impose tighter controls on long-term jobless

State workforce agencies are gearing up for a new set of federally-mandated rules that impose tighter controls on the long-term unemployed seeking extended jobless benefits.
The […]

Fed grappling with supervisory role: Bernanke

The Federal Reserve is still working out how best to supervise large financial institutions whose failure could cause domino effects across the financial system, […]

IMF Staff Sees Potential Need for More European Aid to Greece - Bloomberg

Greece remains

iPad in Toronto: Line-ups and Jedi forces but no protestors

Before the doors of the Eaton Centre Apple store stored opened at 8 a.m., as some early birds stretched out sleeping on the tile floors, […]

Brown Shoe reports fourth quarter loss, closure of Sikeston facility

Brown Shoe Co. said today that it’s closing a distribution facility in Sikeston, Mo., and 15 Famous Footwear stores.
The closures come as Clayton-based footwear company Brown Shoe announced fourth […]

End of Irish Europe Love Affair May Hurt Bonds - Bloomberg

Ireland is falling out of love with Europe, and the consequences may be costly.
The country is preparing to vote for a fifth time in […]

More retirees can’t cover basic expenses

More than 9 million retired Americans don’t have enough money to cover basic living expenses, according to a new study.
Of the nearly 20 million older […]

Gasoline hits $3.72 per gallon

The price of gasoline is continuing its steady climb. Drivers are paying the highest price ever for the end of February.
The national average now sits […]

Sears’ survival plan sends stock surging

Sears posted a massive loss Thursday, but it’s betting on a new set of initiatives to help turn things around…and put bankruptcy rumors to […]

2012’s hottest toy trend: Nostalgia

It may be 2012, but the toy industry is starting to look a lot like it did a generation or two ago.
A resurgence […]