World / Small Business
Lisbon result is 'disappointing' - IBEC
14.06.2008 07:19
breakingnews.ie
Employers group IBEC has said Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty is a disappointing result for the country.
Ireland
Small Business
Petrol retailers urge customers to stay calm
14.06.2008 06:21
breakingnews.ie
Petrol retailers in the UK urged customers to stay calm today as drivers descended on forecourts despite government and industry pleas not to panic-buy fuel.
Ireland
Small Business
UK rail workers to strike
14.06.2008 04:34
breakingnews.ie
Thousands of Network Rail maintenance workers will strike today in a row over jobs and conditions.
Ireland
Small Business
Showcase of Detroit home values
14.06.2008 04:28
freep.com
Several Detroit groups will band together today for a home-buying seminar and bus tour to feature houses in 10 neighborhoods that they say have been overlooked and undervalued. The event is free to the public and will start with a home-buying seminar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at University of Detroit Mercy Student Center Building, 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit.
USA
Small Business
Plastech discloses bidders for its units
14.06.2008 04:28
freep.com
At an auction slated for Monday to sell Plastech's business units, Johnson Controls Inc. -- the world's largest automotive seatmaker -- will have the bid to beat on the biggest piece of the supplier's business.
USA
Small Business
Ford to offer more buyouts
14.06.2008 04:28
freep.com
More than 300 plant managers and UAW local leaders met Friday in downtown Detroit for an update on the business and economic challenges facing Ford Motor Co., including the need for additional targeted buyouts of its manufacturing workforce.
USA
Small Business
Teacher reduces price on home in University area
14.06.2008 04:28
freep.com
As part of National Home Ownership Month, several Detroit groups have joined forces to highlight the housing stock within a 3-square-mile district called University Commons.
USA
Small Business
Rising fuel costs drive big jump in consumer prices
14.06.2008 04:28
freep.com
WASHINGTON -- Soaring energy costs pushed inflation up in May at the fastest pace in six months. Food costs kept rising, too, and all signs are pointing to more bad news on gasoline, oil and food in the months ahead.
USA
Small Business
Tracinda gives total in Ford stock buy
14.06.2008 04:28
freep.com
Tracinda Corp., the investment company controlled by billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, said Friday that the final tally of Ford stock that shareholders are willing to sell for $8.50 per share is about 826 million shares.
USA
Small Business
Leading indicators
14.06.2008 04:28
freep.com
DOW NASDAQ Friday *+165.77 *+50.15 Close 12,307.35 2454.50 The week *+97.54 *-20.06
USA
Small Business
FINANCIAL HEADLINES: Chrysler to raise prices on 2008s by 2%
14.06.2008 04:28
freep.com
Chrysler LLC said Friday it will boost prices an average of 2% on all 2008 model-year cars and trucks because of rising costs for steel and other commodities. The increase will take effect on vehicles shipped to dealers starting Monday and doesn't apply to vehicles already in dealer inventory, Chrysler spokesman Stuart Schorr said.
USA
Small Business
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