Economy

Google Donates $775K in Grants to Code2040: Nonprofit to Use Money to Bring More Latinos Into Tech Industry

Fifty fellows have graduated from the existing Code2040 program and work at prominent tech companies including Facebook, LinkedIn and Jawbone.

McDonald's Secret Menu Update 2015: Limited Edition Special Sauce up for Auction on eBay; Bid Reaches $18,000 Already

Proceeds from auction will go to charity For years McDonald's customers have wondered what ingredients make the Big Mac Special Sauce so good. That question will not be answered, however the highest lucky bidder on eBay will get a bottle shipped to them.

Valentine's Day 2015 Gifts for Him: Popular Citizen Watches for Men on Sale at Kohl's and More

Women can keep their men happy this Valentine's Day with a high quality watch. Citizen offers excellent watches that will keep the time and look great on mens' wrists. Spending a ton of money on a Citizen watch is not necessary thanks to the large amount of deals out there. Let's take a look at some Citizen watches for men.

US Economy 2014 Summary: December Consumer Spending Slips But Advance Estimate of GDP Increased

U.S. consumer spending encountered its biggest decline in December and at a rate not seen since late 2009.

Super Bowl 2015 Ads: Northrop Grumman Airs First Super Bowl Commercial by a Military Contractor [Watch]

Among the many ads aired during Super Bowl 49 Sunday evening, one stuck out. One of the largest military contractors in the country, Northrop Grumman, aired a brief ad in which it hinted at a new mystery aircraft that could be joining the U.S. Air Force’s ranks in the future.

Uber in India: Company to Look at Criminal Court Records When Choosing Drivers After Rape Accusation, Ban

The U.S. company Uber Technologies Inc. has tightened background screening of drivers in India. The U. S. company Uber Technologies Inc. has tightened background screening of drivers in India.

Doritos Commercial Contest 2015: Former 'Tosh.0' Producer Wins $1M Super Bowl Ad Competition [Watch]

A University of Southern California graduate won the first place prize for the "Crash the Super Bowl" contest Sunday, according to KTLA TV.

Cuba Tourism Services and Ban: Travel Agencies Expect Higher Demand forUS-Cuban Travel as Kayak, Others Start Offering Hotel and Flight Information

Charter companies in charge of arranging flights from the United States to Cuba have seen a rise in business since President Barack Obama announced a return of diplomatic relations with the country in December but believe they will suffer once commercial airlines are allowed to provide regular service to and from Cuba.

GM Recall: Hundreds More Join List of Victim Compensation Claims; General Motors Faulty Ignition Switch Caused 51 Deaths So Far

The number of death and injury claims connected to the faulty General Motors Co. ignition switch could rise

2016 US Budget: How Obama's 2016 Budget Proposals Impacts Immigration, Education, Grants and Loans

Developing from the "middle class economics" the from the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama released the 2016 fiscal year budget aimed to benefit hard-working families.

Super Bowl 2015 Ads: Nationwide Insurance Defends Controversial Commercial Amid Viewer Complaints [Watch]

Nationwide Insurance put on an awfully sad Super Bowl commercial Sunday. The company's ad featured a little boy explaining all of the things he missed in life because he was killed in an accident.

Immigration Reform News Update: 26 States File Lawsuit to Stop President's Actions Despite Expected GDP Growth

President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions are projected to increase the U.S. economy by at least $90 billion, and the economic growth includes billions of dollars for the 26 states suing against the president’s actions.

Exxon Mobil Earnings: Oil Company Beats Wall Street Expectations, Venezuela Ruling Helps

Exxon hit hard by low oil prices but still beats expectations Exxon Mobil Corp's fourth quarter earnings fell by 21 percent in part because of the drastic drop in oil prices.

Valentine's Day 2015 Gift Ideas: Unique Personalized Monogram Necklaces for Under $200

Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away, and if you are puzzled on what to get your partner, we have an idea: one gift can deliver a great, personalized experience and that is the monogram necklace. A personalized necklace gives you the chance to write a special phrase, initials or date on your partner's jewelry. There are many options from just you and your partner's names, the day you met, a special quote or anything else you would like.

Super Bowl XLIX: A Brief History of the Super Bowl’s Hispanic Market Advertisements & How the NFL Embraces Its Latino Base

While reactions to the "It's Beautiful" commercial resulted in many American rearing their ugly head, brand marketers know that they must continue to pander to the multicultural consumers, particularly Hispanic. Brands like Toyota, who refused the one-size-fit-all "total" market approach, will likely champion those who choose not to cater to the booming market. And, networks like Fox Deportes has embraced Spanish-language segments that are culturally intelligent and have winning witt.

Puerto Rico News & Economy: Gov. García Padilla's Leadership 'A Failure', Says Hispanic Leadership Fund

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García Padilla and his administration's policies have been labeled as a "failure" by a non-partisan advocacy organization.

US, Latin American Relations: Vice President Joe Biden Supports Obama Administration’s $1 Billion Budget Request to Assist Central America Countries

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's engagement with Latin American countries has been well-documented, and he is furthering the region's support by reiterating the Obama administration request to Congress for $1 billion for aid.

Super Bowl 2015 Commercials: Ecuador Tries to Lure US Tourists With First Non-US Super Bowl Ad

Ecuador, the country led by Rafael Correa, a close ally of Venezuela's late Hugo Chavez and staunch critic of U.S. capitalism, will be the first foreign government to buy a Super Bowl commercial.

Why The FCC's Redefinition of Broadband Is Huge

On Thursday, January 29, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission voted three to two to change the official definition of "broadband Internet." It's more than just semantics -- it's huge.

Shake Shack: Burger Restaurant Goes Public, Stock Soars in First Day

Shake Shack stock soars on first day of trading Shake Shack is an upscale eatery where customers can enjoy satisfying burgers for a premium price. It's also now a publicly traded company with a quickly rising stock price.
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