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Marketplace Report: Restaurant Online Ordering Takes-off
Delphis Software www.delphissoftware.com, a Fresno, California based corporation, has emerged as the industry leader in restaurant internet food order applications with an installed based of over 15,000 restaurants. Placing food orders via the internet has evolved over the last 18 months into a hot market for savvy high-tech firms. With Delphis Software leading the way, continued growth in this arena is expected.
Saturday, July 04, 2009 12:20:08 GMT (breaking)

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson
It's been a week since Michael Jackson's death at 50 stunned the world. But seven days after the King of Pop stepped off stage and left us behind, it's clear we just can't seem to get enough of him.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:14:00 -0400

Economist: Stimulus Appears To Be Working
More jobs were lost last month than expected, but the Obama administration's economic stimulus package promises to create 600,000 jobs by the end of the summer. Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody's Economy.com, says that without the stimulus, the numbers would be worse.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:18:00 -0400

Report: SEC Official Raised Madoff Concern
In 2004, an investigator with the Securities and Exchange Commission warned superiors of inconsistencies in convicted fraudster Bernard Madoff's trading practices. She was, however, told to focus on other investigations. Zachary Goldfarb, a business and economics reporter with The Washington Post, offers his insight.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Risks, Benefits Of Securitization Under Scrutiny
As part of its plan to reform financial markets, the Obama administration will turn its focus to the securitization industry. These days, almost anytime someone borrows money, the debt gets repackaged into a security that can be bought or sold like a stock.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400

FDIC Closes 1 Banks In Texas, 6 In Illinois
Seven banks were shut down Thursday — pushing the total number of banks that have failed this year to 52. The year is just half over, and already the figure is more than double what it was for all of 2008. Back in 2007, only three banks failed.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:14:00 -0400

Apple Warns Some iPhones May Have Heat Issues
Apple Inc. has issued an advisory that some 3G and 3GS iPhones may not do well in hot conditions. Apple is telling owners to keep the phones in places where the temperature is below 95 degrees.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:24:00 -0400

U.S. Shed 467,000 Jobs In June
The Labor Department reported Thursday that U.S. businesses shed a bigger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.5 percent, the highest in nearly 26 years. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 200 points on the news.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

New Owner Spurs Optimism At Saturn
Many Saturn dealers and customers were relieved after hearing that Roger Penske would buy the company from General Motors. Penske has a reputation as a dynamo in his many business endeavors, but the company will be entering uncharted waters with the Saturn venture.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:27:00 -0400

Visiting Sen. Grassley At Home in Iowa
Congress returns to Washington next week with health care on its mind. President Obama and the Democrats agree with Republicans that legislation overhauling health care should be bipartisan. And there may be no stronger advocate for bipartisanship on health care than Senator Chuck Grassley, the top Republican on the Finance Committee.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400

Obama Disappointed By Jobs Numbers
President Obama said Thursday he is "deeply concerned" about unemployment. The remarks to The Associated Press came after the Labor Department said U.S. businesses shed 467,000 jobs in June and that the unemployment rate increased to 9.5 percent.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Morgage-Burning Parties Almost Extinct
When's the last time you went to a mortgage-burning party? Do people even pay off their 30-year mortgages anymore? NPR's Planet Money team went on a mission to find out.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:33:00 -0400

For Sale: Your Michael Jackson Memorabilia
Since Michael Jackson died last week, his trading cards, old albums and autographs are selling for huge amounts of money. A letter Michael Jackson wrote to an unknown "Greg" sold for $20,000, and an album signed by all of the Jackson 5 sold for $27,000.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:33:00 -0400

Author Offers Advice For First-Time Job Hunters
David Greene talks with Ellen Gordon Reeves about her new book Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview? It's advice for young people who are job searching for the first time.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:13:00 -0400

Politicians Reconsider Drilling Off Florida Coast
For years, oil production has been largely banned in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. In large part, that's because of concerns that a spill could devastate the state's tourism industry. But now, some elected officials seem willing to take another look at offshore drilling after years of opposition.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400

Heavy Job Loss Prompts Stimulus Criticism
The surprising loss of 467,000 jobs in June, far more than expected, is fueling Republican criticism of the Obama administration's stimulus program. After the numbers were announced Thursday, President Obama called the huge job losses sobering. The continuing fallout in the labor market is causing problems in the housing sector, and vice versa.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400