Newser - Businesshttp://www.newser.com/2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorSat, 07 Nov 2009 3:08:19 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73516/dow-up-11-as-jobs-stats-stall-stocks.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busStocks rose slightly today after analysts upgraded GE—a striking sign of confidence, given the troubles at its finance arm over the previous year. But any enthusiasm was tempered by the news that unemployment hit 10.2% in October, the highest level since 1983. The Dow rose 17.46 points...http://www.newser.com/story/73516/dow-up-11-as-jobs-stats-stall-stocks.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:09:38 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73496/hit-pause-on-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busIf you’re a music critic trying to fill out your Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot, like Patrick Goldstein , you’re facing some pretty slim pickings this year. The nominees: ABBA, the Chantels, Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, the Hollies, KISS, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, the Red Hot Chili...http://www.newser.com/story/73496/hit-pause-on-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73503/expect-unemployment-to-keep-rising.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busAnyone hoping that today's worse-than-expected news of 10.2% unemployment means we've hit rock bottom is going to be disappointed, writes Megan McArdle . "This figure is likely to get worse before it gets better." Companies need more proof of a long-term recovery before committing to new hires. In the meantime,...http://www.newser.com/story/73503/expect-unemployment-to-keep-rising.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busFri, 06 Nov 2009 11:33:25 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73490/retailers-sell-flicks-online-at-less-than-cost.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busWal-Mart has spurred an online DVD price war by dropping prices on 10 must-have movies to just $10, which analysts agree is below wholesale cost. “We remain committed to offering our customers the lowest prices online at Walmart.com, and will continue to adjust our pricing accordingly,” a company spokesman...http://www.newser.com/story/73490/retailers-sell-flicks-online-at-less-than-cost.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busFri, 06 Nov 2009 10:42:53 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73492/berkshire-may-join-sp-500.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busCould Warren Buffett finally be headed to the S&P 500? For years, Berkshire Hathaway’s stock—both the A shares and the so-called “Baby Berkshire” B shares—have been too expensive for the index, at $101,000 and $3,380 each, respectively. But now that Berkshire has acquired S&P component Burlington...http://www.newser.com/story/73492/berkshire-may-join-sp-500.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busFri, 06 Nov 2009 10:34:03 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73465/what-broke-celebs-can-teach-us.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busCelebrities really are just like us: During these financially stressful times, they’re suffering, too. On Huffington Post, Manisha Thakor points out the takeaway from four high-profile meltdowns. NBA Player Antoine Walker: Squandered away his $110 million fortune by age 33. The lesson? If you have a variable income, don’t spend...http://www.newser.com/story/73465/what-broke-celebs-can-teach-us.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busFri, 06 Nov 2009 9:38:19 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73446/abandoned-detroit-draws-pranksters-artists.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busDetroit's 80,000 abandoned buildings, from housing projects to high-rises to industrial plants, have become a magnet for all kinds of vandals, pranksters, and urban explorers. "Mayhem. That's what they should call the place. If you decide you want to push a dump truck out of a window, this is...http://www.newser.com/story/73446/abandoned-detroit-draws-pranksters-artists.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busFri, 06 Nov 2009 5:53:05 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73351/iphone-users-get-leg-up-on-black-friday.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busIf you’re already getting your Black Friday game face on, consider making the Black Friday app the first thing on your shopping list. The free program from dealnews can keep you up to date on both officially announced bargains and deals that have “leaked,” and lets you save them to...http://www.newser.com/story/73351/iphone-users-get-leg-up-on-black-friday.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busThu, 05 Nov 2009 22:51:29 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73438/yankees-bank-finally-defeats-the-system.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busYes, writing about the New York Yankees’ ginormous payroll is “like writing about the heat in Phoenix. We all know it’s there, and we don’t really want to talk about it anymore,” Joe Ponanski says in what he admits is a “screed.” And though baseball’s playoffs are designed to add...http://www.newser.com/story/73438/yankees-bank-finally-defeats-the-system.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=busThu, 05 Nov 2009 22:12:29 CST