Business Stories from February 20, 2014 (Change date)
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Detroit files plan to fix debtFeb 22, 2014 8:09 am - DETROIT - Detroit's emergency financial manager filed a plan Friday that would bring the city out of bankruptcy, providing for the first time a detailed look at what the...
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Tesla shares rise to record on Apple acquisition speculationFeb 20, 2014 9:41 am - Tesla Motors Inc. closed above $200 for the first time amid speculation about the nature of a 2013 meeting between the electric-car maker's chief, Elon Musk, and Apple I...
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Apple sells iPhone for $1,174 in BrazilFeb 20, 2014 7:15 am - Apple Inc. opened its first Latin America store this week in Rio de Janeiro, featuring the highest- priced iPhone of all nations listed on its website. Apple's 16-gigaby...
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Wal-mart forecast trails estimates as economy hurts U.S. salesFeb 20, 2014 6:22 am - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, forecast profit this year that trailed analysts' estimates as the sluggish U.S. economy and government benefit cuts t...
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New lane openings spell relief for Route 137 in LibertyvilleFeb 21, 2014 1:30 pm - A road project that has riled local officials because of delays took a giant leap this week, though many motorists who long ago chose to avoid the area may not be aware ...
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WhatsApp deal highlights suite of similar appsFeb 20, 2014 3:46 pm - SEOUL, South Korea - Facebook's announcement it is paying $19 billion in cash and stock to acquire WhatsApp is a milestone in the short history of mobile messaging apps....
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Consumer prices rose 0.1 percent last monthFeb 20, 2014 1:53 pm - U.S. consumer prices barely rose last month as a sharp increase in energy costs was offset by cheaper clothing, cars and air fares. The figures indicate inflation remain...
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Peltz: PepsiCo should still split drinks, snacksFeb 20, 2014 6:11 am - Activist investor Nelson Peltz is ramping up the pressure on PepsiCo, reaffirming his call for the company to separate its struggling North American drinks division from...
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What would iCar look like? It's fun to dreamFeb 21, 2014 6:35 am - NEW YORK - Rumors have been swirling since news broke this week of a possible meeting between Apple's top executive for acquisitions and the CEO of electric car maker Te...
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New Mt. Prospect grocer holds job fairsFeb 20, 2014 7:20 pm - Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, a grocery store specializing in health and organic items, will host job fairs on March 1 and March 8 in Mount Prospect for people interested ...
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