National Business

Wal-Mart to Raise Dividend 9%
2012/03/05 - 1:26pm
  Continuing on the tradition of shareholder appreciation, Wal-Mart is raising its dividend 9%.   On April 4, the world largest retailer will pay a quarterly dividend of 39.75 cents to all registered shareholders of record on Mar. 12. That pay out translates to $1.59 per share for the year.   Wal-Mart, (stock symbol WMT), reported...
Forget the Bank Loan, "KickStart" Cash Flow
2012/02/27 - 10:40am
  With the economy declining and jobless rates increasing, many people are looking to the entrepreneurial route to find a new source of income. In this age of innovation, coming up with the next big idea can be very easy. The hardest part is acquiring the startup capital to transform your dream into reality.   To gain funding, many...
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Shut Down
2012/02/20 - 11:40am
  “Rain or shine, snow or sleet, we deliver your mail… Unless we have been closed down!”   The United State Postal Service. A buzzing topic for years, the landmark service has been under fire for the continual government backing despite issues for substantial losses. So where does the solution lie? Try a nickel...
Your Smartphone, Dumbed Down
2012/02/20 - 9:00am
We are hooked! Whether it’s checking e-mail, posting a photo on Facebook, or “googling” how old Madonna is, the uses for our smartphones are endless.  Today, society has become increasingly dependent on their smartphone and accomplishing everyday tasks.   What most smartphone users don’t understand is exactly what...
Changes Coming to a J.C. Penny Near You
2012/01/30 - 6:00am
  Local shoppers can look forward to new changes at their local J.C. Penny store in the coming months. Radical changes including new logo, store layout and even pricing schemes, will forever change the way we think and shop at J.C. Penny.    For years, J.C. Penny has been a leader in offering brand name retail products at excellent...
Data Plan Costs to Increase
2012/01/22 - 7:37pm
  AT&T has announced that it will be changing their current data rate plans starting this month.   In response to an explosion in wireless data usage, AT&T has decided to sharply raise prices on data plans for smartphone and tablet users beginning next week.   Last month, AT&T cancelled their potential acquisition of U.S...
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