U.S. home electricity use declines for 3rd straight year
The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to levels last seen more than a decade ago, despite more and more electrical devices becoming commonplace in people’s…
China confident that it aced local debt audit examination – Financial Times
Telegraph.co.uk China confident that it aced local debt audit examinationFinancial TimesIf the Chinese government is embarrassed about its debt burden, it is doing a good job of hiding its blushes.…
Dozens of corporate tax breaks expiring at end of year – Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Chronicle Dozens of corporate tax breaks expiring at end of yearLos Angeles TimesAs 2013 comes to a close, so will dozens of tax breaks that save companies billions…
Apple rejects Icahn’s dividend and buyback plan
The board of directors of Apple Inc. is recommending that shareholders reject a proposal led by activist investor Carl Icahn that would see the technology company spend most of its…
US Pending Home Sales Rise in November – Wall Street Journal
Trade the Newsroom US Pending Home Sales Rise in NovemberWall Street JournalWASHINGTON-A gauge of upcoming home sales ticked slightly higher in November after several months of declines, a new sign…
France passes 75% ‘millionaire’s tax’
France’s Constitutional Council has given the green light to a ‘millionaire’s tax’, to be levied on companies that pay salaries of more than one million euros, or about $ 1.4…
Asia stocks mostly rise; Japan ends year on sweet note – MarketWatch
The News International Asia stocks mostly rise; Japan ends year on sweet noteMarketWatchAsian markets traded mostly higher Monday, as Japanese stocks finished their best year since 1972 with another early…
Health law may not broaden access to mental treatment – USA TODAY
San Francisco Chronicle Health law may not broaden access to mental treatmentUSA TODAYWASHINGTON — The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover mental health care just as they do physical…
Delta to honour dirt-cheap flights after pricing glitch
Some lucky fliers capitalized on a computer glitch Thursday and scored some really cheap flights on Delta Air Lines. CBC | Business News…
More Than 1.1 Million Sign Up Via Obamacare Website – Forbes
San Francisco Chronicle More Than 1.1 Million Sign Up Via Obamacare WebsiteForbesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is launching health benefits under the Affordable Care Act, said more than…
