REAL ESTATE

Florida still leads nation in foreclosures

A rising proportion of fixed-rate home loans made to people with good credit are sinking into foreclosure.

THE ECONOMY

Data show weak recovery

Economic indicators suggest that the lack of job creation is dampening consumer expectations.

HOTEL INDUSTRY

Study: Minority hotel workers face more risks on the job

A study finds female, Hispanic and Asian hotel workers more likely to be injured on the job.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Film shows South Florida students shooting for moon

Three South Florida students are featured in a new documentary film about budding entrepreneurs.

ECONOMY

As the South Florida economy slows, so do divorces

With the economy sputtering, South Florida couples are staying together more or attempting do-it-yourself divorces rather than paying pricey divorce lawyers.

SMALL BUSINESS

Entrepreneurs seek success in a minute

Entrepreneurial UM students and alumni competed this week in a contest of `elevator pitches' -- 60-second explanations of their businesses.

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK

Prepare business to grow, women are told

Speakers at a conference for women entrepreneurs urged their listeners to get ready now for the coming economic recovery.

SCOTT ROTHSTEIN SCANDAL

Other law firms scoop up Scott Rothstein's colleagues

Being a former employee of Scott Rothstein isn't proving to be an obstacle for some of those attorneys who are now looking for jobs.

HOUSING

U.S. home-building falls sharply

Housing starts took a surprise dip in October, highlighting how reliant the sector recently has become on government stimulus programs.

Jackson Health Systems chief charts hospital's rebound

Chief Executive Eneida Roldan wields her knife at losses at Jackson Health Systems.

AUTOMOBILES

Cars prices climb sharply

A government report says prices for new and used cars rose considerably in October, partially reflecting a whiplash from the government's `cash for clunkers' program.

AIRLINES

South Floridians get new California flight options

Two airlines are offering new flight paths between Fort Lauderdale and California.

INVESTMENT FRAUD

Man to settle charges he stole millions from Haitian Americans

A self-proclaimed investment guru has agreed to a settlement with federal securities regulators over charges he bilked hundreds of fellow Haitian Americans out of $23.4 million, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday.

FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS

$102 million bid offered for Fontainebleau Las Vegas

A Pennsylvania casino chain offered 5 cents on the dollar for the bankrupt Fontainebleau Las Vegas, but developer Jeffrey Soffer's team hopes to get higher bids.

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK

Business leaders share their success stories

Although it's one of the most difficult times for start-ups to find financing, entrepreneurs gathered at UM to encourage students to pursue their dreams.

WORK/LIFE BALANCING ACT

E-mail marketing is growing stronger

Whether to draw customers to stores or to promote events, e-mail marketing has become a key tool for small or big businesses.

HEALTHCARE

Jackson Health System adds to `new team' as 3 leave

Jackson Health System named a new vice president as three executives planned to leave.

RESTAURANTS

New pressure on Burger King brass

The fight between Burger King franchisees and corporate management continues to escalate. Franchisees want the board of directors to intervene.

INTERNATIONAL BANKING

Economists: Worst is over

The worst of the Great Recession is over and Latin American economies are poised for better days in 2010, a Latin American bankers conference was told.

AUTOMOTIVES

Potamkin sells N.Y. showroom for $125 million

Potamkin Automotive has sold its flagship New York showroom on Manhattan's `auto sales Autobahn' for $125 million.