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David Weinberg

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Rumors of Intel's entry into TV grow

Jan 1, 2013
Intel has been inside computers for years. Now the rumors are spreading that the chip maker is about to announce a major move into TV.

Estate tax may be back, good news for states

Dec 28, 2012
Among the tax cuts set to expire if Congress rolls over the fiscal cliff is the federal estate tax. Some states are looking forward to the old law, which gave them a slice of the tax revenue.

On Facebook, you're for sale

Dec 21, 2012
Now that it's publicly owned, Facebook needs to generate revenue, so it's looking for more ways to monetize its users.

Overnight delivery loses appeal, hurting FedEx

Dec 19, 2012
As companies and customers cut shipping costs by using slower, cheaper rail and truck, FedEx's expensive air-cargo fleet suffers.

Jewelry chains fight over clearest, brightest diamonds

Dec 17, 2012
Zales advertises it has the clearest, brightest diamonds. Competitors get their day in court to contest that.

Southwest Airlines raises fees

Dec 17, 2012
The one-time discount airline is rethinking its 'bags fly free' policy because of rising costs. So far, only the third bag will cost you.

The CALM Act: No more loud commercials

Dec 13, 2012
Advertisers who turned up the volume to catch the attention of television watchers finally annoyed enough people that Congress outlawed the ploy.

Imagine a calendar without a holiday shopping season

Dec 13, 2012
How would the economy be affected if we didn't have Christmas and other holidays to stimulate our spending?

The bigger influence on retail: Black Friday, or Sandy?

Dec 13, 2012
Hurricane Sandy sparked spending in the Northeast, but Black Friday is national and so has more impact on retail sales.

Hedge funds crowd first-time buyers out of housing market

Dec 10, 2012
Hedge funds and private-equity funds are buying up hundreds of foreclosed homes at a time, turning them into rentals, crowding out first-time home buyers looking for bargains.