Economy on the upswing
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 8.6 percent, consumer spending is up, and consumer confidence is up. Rebecca Jarvis asks investment ... CBS News
View ArticleRetailers use new tactics for Black Friday
Black Friday is one of the most important shopping days of the year, and Elaine Quijano reports that retailers are now taking creative ... CBS News
View ArticleConsumers focus on saving, not spending
While the holiday shopping season may be in full swing, Michelle Miller reports that the overall outlook for future spending is grim given ... CBS News
View ArticleFashion's Night Out 2010 - Get Shopping
Terry Lundgren, Chairman President and CEO of Macy's Inc., says to keep the economy strong, consumers need to shop. With big plans for ... CBS
View ArticleChicken products blamed for salmonella outbreak still on store shelves
Consumers are confused about why Foster Farms chicken is still for sale when it made more than 270 people sick. But the USDA doesn't ... CBS News
View ArticleCruise lines give stats for crime on the high seas
Three of the largest U.S.-based cruise lines began voluntarily posting data on their websites detailing crime occurring aboard their ships. ... CBS News
View ArticleBank fees mean big bucks for financial institutions
A new study shows the average checking account has 30 separate fees. Dawn Kopecki, who covers the banking industry for Bloomberg News, ... CBS News
View ArticleFeds block $11B airline merger: What does it mean for travelers?
The federal government is stepping in to stop the planned merger of American and US Airways. CBS News' Sharyl Attkisson reports on the ... CBS News
View ArticleJune auto sales in U.S. highest in 7 years
Americans are buying more cars General Motor's sales were up six percent in June, Chrysler's were up eight percent and Ford was up 13 ... CBS News
View ArticleMade in Germany | The economy - signs of recovery?
Economists fear that Germany's gross domestic product could shrink by up to 6 percent this year and have written off 2009 as a crisis year. ... tags:...
View ArticleWhat To Watch For (And What To Buy) On Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday has become the biggest online-shopping day of the year and big box retailers are offering great deals again this year. tags:...
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