Average price of gas jumps 26 cents
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average price of a regular gallon of gas jumped 13 cents in the past two weeks to $2.33, repeating the hike ...
Retirement accounts focus of proposal
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is proposing tougher restrictions on brokers who manage Americans’ retirement accounts, reigni...
NEW YORK — The biggest obstacle for Coca-Cola and Pepsi these days isn’t tied to taste tests, the declining popularity of sugary drinks or even their century-long rivalr...
Refund fraud evolving threat
WASHINGTON — Rejected.
A notice from the Internal Revenue Service saying your return won't be accepted might be your first clue that your ide...
KITTANNING — Tourism in Armstrong County generates more than $90 million in direct sales.
In 2012, the total was $89.8 million. Now that figure is $91.4 million, accordi...
Company had been criticized
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is hoping its decision to boost workers’ paychecks will help it boost its bottom line.
The nation’s l...
Disney World ticket to rise over $100
ORLANDO, Fla. — It looks like Walt Disney World ticket prices will break the $100 barrier, possibly as soon as this weekend.
Some e...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Feb. 17 livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, up to $157.; commercial cows, 95. to 118.; feeder steers, ...
Sony outlines recovery plan
TOKYO — Sony, which has been losing money, will spin off its video-and-sound business into a separate company and shrink its headquarters as ...
Annual report backs policies
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top economists say that even as the U.S. has managed to kick start a lasting and growing recovery, mode...
