Business

Target Dress Apology: Company Sorry Over ‘Manatee Gray’ Label

April 4, 2013, 9:06 pm

Target dress apology: Target apologized on Thursday after shoppers noticed that some plus-sized dresses sold on its website were labeled as “manatee gray.”

Broker Spotlight: Emma Hamilton

April 4, 2013, 4:33 pm

As a child, Emma Hamilton learned a lot about real estate. Growing up in a family of landowners, real estate developers, and preservationists, it was a common topic of [...]

Manhattan Market Gains Strength, Despite A Drop in Sales Prices

April 4, 2013, 4:24 pm

Although average and median sales prices for Manhattan apartments dropped in the first quarter of 2013, three key indicators point to a rising market.

ECB Leaves Rates Steady but Hints at Future Cut

April 4, 2013, 2:24 pm

The European Central Bank (ECB) left its key rate unchanged April 4, but hinted at a cut later that year. President Mario Draghi cited risks to the economic recovery and said [...]

Companies

Insider Trading Not Always Illegal

The term insider trading is generally associated with illegal trading and has become known through several high-profile cases, such as Martha Stewart’s ImClone insider [...]

The Marketing Corner: Got Game?

Social and mobile gaming is creating an environment for users to play games and engage with brands.

Safety Device Maker Dismissed From Gulf Oil Spill Trial

Drug Decision Puts Pharmaceuticals in a Quandary

‘Crazy Cheesy Crust’ Pizza Rolled Out This Week (+Photo)

April Fools’ Prankster Supreme: Google’s Best Hoaxes (+ Videos)

Economy & Trade

Survey Finds US Consumers Still Cautious

Americans have grown more cautious and disciplined in handling their money since the financial crisis struck in 2008, a survey by a leading mutual fund company suggests.

Demand for Gold Mixed

Gold is on the mind of many gold strategists. Some are predicting continued price increases, while others are not that optimistic, since gold prices are on a downward slide.