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Firms point finger at Sandy for poor results
Dan Bobkoff Nov 14, 2012
The recent storm is being blamed by firms who see a drop in profits or performance, but some doubt the poor results can really be blamed on the weather.
Retail sales, prices fall in October
Jeff Horwich Nov 14, 2012
After three straight months of gains, U.S. retail sales fell in October by about a third of a percent. Retail prices also ticked down in October.
High-rise renters hurt by Sandy flooding
Tracey Samuelson Nov 13, 2012
The flooding from Superstorm Sandy has displaced a lot of New Yorkers, including those who live far above the high-water mark.
Sandy outages may help rethink power grid
Jeremy Hobson Nov 13, 2012
Long-term power outages in the wake of Sandy have led many experts to scrutinize the power delivery infrastructure and look at how it could be strengthened.
Investors move in on beachfront property after Sandy
Dan Gorenstein Nov 13, 2012
As many homeowners move out, investors will move in. The real estate adage 'Location, location, location' may still trump the risk.
New York landlords urged to house Sandy victims
Dan Bobkoff Nov 12, 2012
Government officials are working with New York City landlords on a plan to house storm victims in vacant apartments.
New York imposes gas rationing to ease Sandy shortage
Dan Bobkoff Nov 9, 2012
Gas rationing is back in New York City and parts of Long Island. And -- like in the 1970s oil crisis -- cars that end in an even number fill up on even days, and odd plates on odd days.
Used car prices expected to rise after Sandy
Stacey Vanek Smith Nov 9, 2012
Storm Sandy totaled tens of thousands of vehicles, and that’s expected to raise prices for used cars across the country.
What's lost when phone service goes digital
Scott Tong Nov 8, 2012
AT&T is making a big investment in its digital network -- and signaling its original, and extremely reliable, copper-wire system is on the way out.
AT&T puts $14 billion toward expanding wireless
Dan Bobkoff Nov 9, 2012
AT&T announced this week it will invest $14 billion over the next three years to beef up its wireless and broadband services. The news is good for wireless customers, but could portend the demise of the old fashioned landline phone.
