MiamiHerald.com: Breaking News - Business http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Breaking News - Business http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Breaking News - Business 60 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:43:42 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com World markets get G-20 boost http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323860.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323860.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:22 EST World stock markets rose Monday after the Group of 20 leading rich and developing countries agreed to maintain their stimulus measures in the wake of weak U.S. employment figures. Sonova to buy Advanced Bionics for $489M http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323935.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323935.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:02 EST Swiss hearing aid firm Sonova Holding AG said Monday it is buying cochlear implant maker Advanced Bionics Corp., based in California, for $489 million in cash. Industry pushes chocolate milk in schools http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323800.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323800.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:07 EST The creators of the "Got Milk?" campaign are getting ready to make a big push to keep chocolate milk on kids' minds and on school lunch menus, a plan that has some educators and obesity activists none too pleased. Philadelphia transit system running as strike ends http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323340.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323340.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:27 EST Representatives of Philadelphia's transit system and its largest union signed a contract early Monday, bringing an end to a strike that idled the city's subways, buses and trolleys for six days. BMW October sales up 2 pct; Audi up 0.4 pct http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323953.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323953.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:17 EST German carmakers BMW AG and Audi AG said Monday their October sales improved as the global downturn showed signs of waning and demand for luxury cars improved. Volunteers come to injured farmers' rescue http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323858.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323858.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:47 EST A broken pelvis and injured knee nearly put an end to North Dakota farmer Dustin Lien's harvest, but a group that helps injured farmers and the families of those who have died came to his aid. Deadline looms for Kraft to make Cadbury bid http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323930.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323930.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:57 EST A deadline loomed Monday for Kraft Foods Inc. to make a formal offer for British candy maker Cadbury PLC or walk away for six months. Stock volatility is back, a sign of an aging bull? http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323132.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323132.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:30 EST Stock market volatility is back, a signal to some experts that the powerful rally that started in early March may be coming to an end. Investors look to consumer for clues to recovery http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323295.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323295.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:10 EST Investors will get some guidance about the economy this week from data issued not by the government, but by big retailers in the form of third-quarter earnings reports. NM auto dealer tried to save business by gambling http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323556.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323556.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:57 EST A former Albuquerque auto dealer, faced with an ailing economy and difficulty getting credit for his dealership, says he turned to gambling last year in a bid to salvage the business. Oil prices near $79 on US hurricane, weaker dollar http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323781.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323781.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:47 EST Oil prices climbed toward $79 a barrel Monday in Asia as Hurricane Ida threatened oil installations in the Gulf of Mexico. Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323176.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323176.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:30 EST President Barack Obama says it's now up to the Senate to take the baton from the House and pass a bill aimed at overhauling the nation's health care system. Northrop sells advisory services unit for $1.65B http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323423.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323423.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:00 EST Northrop Grumman said Sunday it agreed to sell its advisory services business TASC Inc. to private equity firm General Atlantic LLC and affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. for $1.65 billion in cash. Precision Machine opening plant in Sturgis, SD http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323580.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323580.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:17 EST As many as 30 new jobs are coming to the South Dakota town of Sturgis. Indian PM hopes for 7 percent growth next year http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1322913.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1322913.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:30 EST The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make sure the benefits reach the poor, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday. Survey: Gas prices up 2.86 cents nationwide http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323250.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323250.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:30 EST The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has jumped 2.86 cents over a two-week period to $2.68. House, Senate health care bills detailed http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323490.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323490.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:45 EST A comparison of the health care bills before Congress. House health bill unacceptable to many in Senate http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323631.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1323631.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:22 EST Don't look for the Senate to quickly follow the House on health care overhaul. Pelosi: Obama visit inspired Democrats http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1321747.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1321747.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:45 EST House Democratic leaders say President Barack Obama, who made a quick trip to Capitol Hill, inspired their party to pass health care legislation. House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1322209.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1322209.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:20 EST A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers.