Economy

Quinoa Nutrition: Farmers From Bolivia, Brazil Don't Want to Give Superfood Seed Samples to US Researchers

Quinoa may have sparked the latest health craze, but the food is also sparking debate between indigenous farmers in Brazil, who harvest the grain, and researchers in the United States, who want to grow it themselves.

Women, Immigrants & Children Affected by Economic Crisis, Homelessness in Spain

With over 5 million unemployed in Spain, the economic crisis has hit homeowners particularly hard -which is nearly everyone. Spain has the highest rate of home ownership in the European Union, as high as 85 percent, and that's greatly due to decades-long aggressive governmental promotion of home ownership and borrowing.

Business News 2014: Stocks Decline Again; Iraq, Oil Concerns Cause 100-Point Drop in Dow

Tension in Iraq rises, Dow drops again. Investors were eyeing tensions in Iraq and rising oil prices Thursday. That caused stocks to drop sharply in late-day trading.

Amazon Prime Music & Shopping: Company to Introduce Music Streaming for Subscription Members; Offline Listening Included

Another benefit for the yearly subscription service Amazon added another benefit for its yearly subscription members. On Thursday, the company debuted Prime Music, a streaming music service that boasts over one million songs.

Supreme Court Decision: Pom Pomegranate Juice Maker Can Sue Coca-Cola Company for 99% Apple and Grape Juice 'Pomegranate Blueberry' Drink

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that juice company Pom Wonderful LLC can sue Coca-Cola Co. for falsely advertising its Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry Flavored Blend of Five Juices product.

Tesla Motors & Rick Perry: Texas Governor Woos Electric Car Company to Lone Star State

The race to gain the electric-car company's bid heated up Tuesday, as Texas Gov. Rick Perry drove into the state capital of California in a Tesla Model S sedan as his way of not-so-subtly getting the company's attention, The Los Angeles Times reported.

World Cup 2014 News: Nike, FIFA Sponsor Adidas Clash for Soccer Market Control During Brazil Tourney

While stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi compete on the pitch for the most prestigious soccer title on the planet, Nike is looking to continue at usurping Adidas' long-time marketing presence in the World Cup, despite being FIFA's longtime sponsorship partner with the quadrennial tournament since 1970.

Costa Rica President Luis Guillermo Solis Talks Foreign Investments, Tech Expansion in Latin America

Recently elected Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis in on a five-day trip in the United States, and he's looking to improve foreign direct investments and trade from big-name companies to his country. He also addressed concerns about taking employment opportunities away from Americans.

Business and Finance News: Dow Falls 100, World Bank Cuts Global Growth Rate

Major indexes retreat from record highs Stocks are taking a hit Wednesday after the World Bank cut the global growth rate. The World Bank predicted that the global economy would expand by 2.

United Airlines Frequent Flier Miles Policy: Company to Make Changes to Its Loyalty Program, Reward Those Who Spend the Most

Budget travelers won't be rewarded as much as before. United Airlines is following Delta Airlines by changing its frequent flyer program. United travelers who fly the most and pay the most will be the ones who will be rewarded.

Hacking Is Growing Industry Worth Billions: New Study Reveals Scope of Cybercrime

All adults should be paying attention. United States intelligence officials said in a report on Monday that cybercrime is growing as an industry while it continues to hurt the country's economy.

GoDaddy IPO and Stock Market Value: Web Hosting Company Files $100 Million IPO, Tries Luck Second Time Around

Three private equity firms own major stakes in the company Web hosting and registration service company GoDaddy, Inc. has filed its plans to raise $100 million in an initial public offering with the U.

First Commercial Drone Gets FAA Approval

In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, AeroVironment Inc., a drone maker based in Monrovia, Calif., launched the first commercial drone aircraft over land on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup on Google Search: US, Latin American Soccer Interest Growing Due to Latino Influences

Four years later and the interest for the latest FIFA World Cup soccer tournament increased. According to Google, professional soccer is "more popular than ever" in the United States (U.S.) due to the growing Hispanic population.

Tyson Wins Battle to Acquire Hillshire; Pilgrim's Pride Drops Out

Tyson's final offer was $63 per share. Tyson Foods Inc. has won the bidding battle against Pilgrim's Pride to acquire Hillshire Brands. Hillshire Brands is the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs.

BP to Continue Paying Claims Stemming From 2010 Oil Spill, Supreme Court Says

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court said the oil company British Petroleum has to continue to pay claims from the fund that was established following the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico during the company's appeal to the terms of its settlement with some businesses.

US Latino Unemployment Rate Increases, But 1 in 3 US Workers Will Be Latino by 2050, Says NCLR

The Latino unemployment rate in the United States increased to 7.7 percent last month, despite an increasing number of Hispanics entering the job market. According to the National Council of La Raza, a heavy emphasis shouldn't be placed on the monthly unemployment numbers, since many factors shift each month.

Student Loan Debtors Must Choose Between Rent and Repayment, Obama Offers Additional Relief

Fresh out of college and new to New York City, young people arrive with the expectation of "Sex in the City" and "Glee"-style adventures, guided solely by the hot lights of the city and a sense of whimsy. Instead, they are confronted with the high cost of NYC's living and unshakable college student loan debt, which often forces them to pit financial obligations against one another.

Apple Stock Split News & Update: Tech Giant Splits Shares for Fourth Time in Company History; What Does This Mean?

Apple's high-flying stock price of more than $600 has plummeted. Apple's high-flying stock price of more than $600 has plummeted. Cult of Mac reported that the stock began trading today at or around $92.

Google, Microsoft, Yahoo Improve User Privacy: Tech Companies Take Steps to Slow NSA Spying

It's been a year since Edward Snowden's revelations In an effort to thwart the aggressive surveillance programs of the United States government and its spy agencies, top American technological companies have upgraded their security systems in an effort to maintain consumer trust and loyalty.
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