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Salmonella Found In Chicken Feed At 2 Iowa Farms

More than 550 million eggs from the two farms were recalled this month after they were linked to as many as 1,300 cases of salmonella poisoning. The FDA said tests indicate that contaminated feed is a source of the outbreak but possibly not the only source. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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The New Republic: The One Way Out Of The Recession

The growing national debt will hinder our attempts to solve unemployment. According to William Galston of The New Republic, the only solution is a new economic policy that combines private savings with public investment. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Questioning The Ethics Of Unpaid Internships

While many students can’t afford to work for free, others see unpaid internships as the only way to get a foot in the door. And in some cases, interns spend thousands of dollars to work for free. Steven Greenhouse of the New York Times talks about the changing rules and ethics of internships. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Economic Signs Suggest A Bleak Road Ahead

Call it a very bad case of the summer doldrums. Just as the United States is emerging from one of the worst recessions in decades, there are signs that the economy is once again losing steam. That was all too clear with the release of the June unemployment report Friday, which said private sector job growth remains anemic. And that wasn’t the only bit of bad news this week. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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New Orleans Oyster Processor Runs Out Of Oysters

Wildlife officials closed an area in the Gulf where oysterman Mitch Jurisich has been farming oysters for years. He sold them to Al Sunseri, president of P&J Oyster. The other six or seven oystermen Sunseri normally buys from had already been shut down by the spill — Jurisich was his only source left. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Ford Posts First Full-Year Profit Since 2005

Ford Motor Co. says it made $2.7 billion in 2009 — thanks to cost cutting, debt reduction and strong vehicle sales. Ford’s reputation is seen as benefiting by being the only major U.S. automaker which didn’t go through bankruptcy, unlike General Motors and Chrysler. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Chrysler buys 60-second Super Bowl ad

Chrysler will be the only U.S. automaker to advertise in this year’s Super Bowl, forking over millions of dollars to restore its image following its bankruptcy and the federal bailout that followed. See the original post here: Chrysler buys 60-second Super Bowl ad Read the rest here: Chrysler buys 60-second Super Bowl …

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Ford reports nearly $1-billion profit in third quarter

Ford, the only Big 3 automaker that avoided bankruptcy, shows positive cash flow while improving its market share. Investors respond favorably. Continuing its comeback effort, Ford Motor Co. reported a third-quarter profit of almost $1 billion as it cut costs and improved market share, making money in the crucial North …

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Ford Earns $997 Million With Better Prices for Its New Vehicles – Bloomberg

Boston Globe Ford Earns $997 Million With Better Prices for Its New Vehicles Bloomberg Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) — Ford Motor Co., the only major US automaker to avoid bankruptcy, posted third-quarter net income of $997 million and its first operating profit since early 2008 on smaller discounts and higher … Go …

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Ford Has Earnings of $997 Million, Says 2011 Will Be `Solidly Profitable’ – Bloomberg

Times LIVE Ford Has Earnings of $997 Million, Says 2011 Will Be `Solidly Profitable' Bloomberg Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) — Ford Motor Co., the only major US automaker to avoid bankruptcy, posted a $997 million net income in the third quarter and its first operating profit since early 2008. It expects to be “solidly profitable” in … Ford Swings To 3Q Profit, Boost 2011 Guidance Wall Street Journal Ford Posts an Unexpected Profit of $997 million New York Times Ford surprises with quarterly profit Reuters guardian.co.uk  - BBC News  - BloggingStocks (blog) all 579 news articles »

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