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NASA 'Space Taxis' Awarded to Boeing and SpaceX

Precious Silva   | Sep 17, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

Boeing and SpaceX won the bid to create NASA's upcoming space taxis. According to officials, the new vehicles will conclude the country's dependence on Russia for transport to the International Space Station. read more

McDonald's Revives Free Coffee Promo to Boost Restaurant Sales

Staff Reporter   | Sep 17, 2014 09:46 AM EDT

McDonald's is again offering free coffee to its customers beginning Tuesday Sept. 16 till Sept. 29, in an effort to boost its declining sales. read more

People Can Now Access Their Social Security Statements Via Their Mailboxes

Precious Silva   | Sep 17, 2014 05:40 AM EDT

The Social Security Administration announced their decision to begin mailing citizens their social security statements once more. read more

Number of Children Living in Poverty in U.S. Has Dropped - Cencus

Staff Reporter   | Sep 17, 2014 06:06 AM EDT

The Bureau of Census released a report on Tuesday showing that the 2013 poverty rate has declined for the first time in seven years. read more

Wal-Mart to Pay $66,000 in Damages for Overpricing Coke

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 17, 2014 02:49 AM EDT

Wal-Mart has agreed to pay over $66,000 worth of damages after being caught overcharging its customers in New York for a 12-pack of Coke and for claiming the markup was due to a fabricated "sugar tax. read more

China's Probe For Secondary Citizenship

Staff Reporter   | Sep 17, 2014 01:17 AM EDT

The Chinese Premier, Li Kiqiang recently delivered a speech at the Summer Davos Forum on the 10th of September. The theme of the forum was the reform of innovation where his main focus is to sustain and outdo their economic growth. read more

The Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway most of his weekend in Las Vegas to witness the rematch between Argentine slugger Marcos Maidana and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Jaime Luis Aldecoa   | Sep 16, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

The Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway most of his weekend in Las Vegas to witness the rematch between Argentine slugger Marcos Maidana and Floyd Mayweather Jr. read more

Following iPhone 6 Launch, Apple's Shows Excellent Dividend Growth Potential

Staff Reporter   | Sep 16, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

Apple's September 9 press event gave a preview of what people can expect from the company's cycle and performance. Investors and analysts see the company's immense dividend growth potential in the next few years. read more

Alibaba IPO: A Pot Of Gold For Chosen Companies As It Nears $25 Billion Mark

Precious Silva   | Sep 16, 2014 09:35 AM EDT

A group of previously undisclosed investors who bought preferred stocks of the Alibaba Group Holdings, Ltd. stand to gain much, as the Alibaba IPO is now considered the biggest IPO of all time. read more

Apple Pay Threatens Major Industries with Apple Financial Dominance Looming

Precious Silva   | Sep 16, 2014 10:12 AM EDT

Apple's September 9 press event made way for some major product and software announcements but it is the Apple Pay that continues to take the spotlight. read more

Signal No. 8 Typhoon Disrupts Business in Hong Kong

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 16, 2014 10:48 AM EDT

A strong typhoon bringing heavy rain and powerful winds hit Hong Kong on Tuesday, disrupting business in the city’s financial hub and resulted in the closing of the stock market earlier in the day read more

Netflix Plans to Expand and It is Brilliant

Precious Silva   | Sep 16, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

Netflix has been eyeing a bigger market share with expansion plans spanning six more countries. read more

United Airlines Offers Buyout Packages Of Up To $100,000 For Flight Attendants

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 16, 2014 10:26 AM EDT

United Airlines offers flight attendants $100,000 in voluntary buyout read more

Follow the Money: Half of China's Wealth Plan to Emigrate

David Perry   | Sep 16, 2014 08:16 AM EDT

A whopping 47 percent of all Chinese millionaires plan to abandon the Middle Kingdom. read more

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