business
Winners announced for ‘Best Places to Work’ awards
Nine companies out of 49 finalists can credit stellar employee survey results for their success as they were announced winners in the inaugural “Greater Reno-Tahoe Best Places to Work” awards today...
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Courtesy photo Insurance sales leader receives accolades
MetLife Auto and Home recently announced that Charlotte Eckmeyer has been recognized as a sales leader within the company.
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Nevada casino regulators consider lifting cell phone ban in sports books
RENO — Nevada casino regulators are considering lifting a decade-long ban on the use of cell phones in casino sports books.
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Jan. 22 declared 'Sparks Chamber of Commerce day'
The City of Sparks is celebrating the Sparks Chamber of Commerce's 30th Birthday by recognizing the organization on January 22, 2008 as Sparks Chamber of Commerce Day. "On behalf of the Sparks City...
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national business news
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday its profit rose 6.9 percent in its first quarter on higher sales as lower prices helped boost its results, topping Wall Street's expectations....
Tue May 13 04:30:15 -0700 2008
HORSHAM, Pa. (AP) -- Luxury home builder Toll Brothers says preliminary results show homebuilding revenue fell 30 percent in its fiscal second quarter amid a weak spring selling season....
Tue May 13 03:35:08 -0700 2008
TOKYO (AP) -- Nissan reported a big jump in fiscal fourth quarter profit Tuesday compared with the previous year. But like other Japanese automakers pinched by a strong yen and soaring oil and material costs, it forecast a tough year ahead....
By YURI KAGEYAMA
Tue May 13 03:15:32 -0700 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street headed for a lower opening Tuesday, with investors hesitant ahead of reports expected to show that consumers curtailed their spending amid rising food and energy prices....
By JOE BEL BRUNO
Tue May 13 04:05:52 -0700 2008
VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- Oil prices dropped below $124 a barrel on profit-taking Tuesday after hitting another trading record in the previous session....
By GEORGE JAHN
Tue May 13 03:32:58 -0700 2008