Business Stories from May 8, 2016 (Change date)
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Facebook's No. 2 exec pays tribute to single mothersMay 08, 2016 2:00 pm - MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) - Facebook's No. 2 executive Sheryl Sandberg says she never realized how hard it is to be a single parent until her husband died a year ago. In a...
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Gas prices jump by 9 cents over past 2 weeks, averages $2.27May 08, 2016 1:30 pm - CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average price of gasoline has jumped by 9 cents over the past two weeks to $2.27 a gallon for regular grade. Industry analyst Trilby Lundber...
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Filipinos set to vote: Slow reform or promise of big change?May 08, 2016 6:30 am - MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Thirty years after emerging from a brutal dictatorship, Filipinos will face a dilemma when they pick a new leader on Monday: Should they choos...
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WeWork wants to be your landlordMay 09, 2016 6:10 am - WeWork, a provider of co-working spaces in 28 cities, isn't content to just offer you a place to do your job. This week it's opening WeLive, which offers furnished livin...
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Career advice to a daughter: Don't do as I doMay 09, 2016 6:10 am - My daughter is starting to get very interested in reading and writing. Mostly, this is fantastic. She has begun reading quietly to herself on topics that range from the ...
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Rent estimates across U.S. vary widelyMay 09, 2016 6:10 am - If you're looking for an apartment to rent in Atlanta, you might be dismayed to learn that local rents surged 14 percent during the year that ended in February-at least,...
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The four things you need to know to flip a homeMay 09, 2016 6:10 am - You've been watching the flipping shows on TV, and you're feeling the itch to try your hand. Well, in a way, the shows are right. Anyone can flip a home. Anyone can d...
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Career Coach: Yes, you still need strong communication skillsMay 09, 2016 6:10 am - Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive of Marriott International, recently shared his views on leadership, his company, and what employers are looking for in their...
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What hiring managers can learn from the NFL draftMay 09, 2016 6:10 am - For even the casual football fan, Gatorade's new commercial tribute to former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning is pretty moving. Launched online just before the start of t...
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A third of newlyweds are in the dark about their spouse's financesMay 09, 2016 6:10 am - For all the promises exchanged at the altar, parties rarely commit to telling new spouses what's going on in their bank accounts. As a result, 33 percent of newlyweds ar...