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Job-seekers descend on Power Plant Live!
Power Plant Live! was the place to be late Wednesday afternoon for hundreds of teenagers, 20-somethings and middle-aged adults. But the résumé-toting individuals weren’t enjoying a round of drinks — […]
Tech guru Pike Powers says Harford can be major center
Harford County may not be a major metropolis, but economic development expert Pike Powers is convinced that by taking advantage of the Base Realignment and Closure process and expanding the […]
‘Beige Book’ shows U.S. economy is slowing
WASHINGTON — For the first time this year, the economy has slowed in several U.S. regions, burdened by high gas prices that have weakened consumer spending and crises in Japan […]
Economists: Lower growth, higher oil prices coming
NEW YORK — Economists are dialing back their expectations for U.S. economic growth this year. A survey from the National Association for Business Economics predicts GDP will grow 2.8 percent […]
Tax changes spur legal business
The new federal tax law, which contains changes to estate, gift and income tax rules, should keep estate-planning attorneys busy advising clients on retirement planning for at least the next […]
Western Md. tourist train ridership climbs
CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is reporting a 22 percent ridership increase last year. The Cumberland Times-News reported Tuesday that the numbers were included in the railroad’s recent […]
McDonald’s February sales figure up 3.9 percent
OAK BROOK — McDonald’s says global growth, especially in Europe, helped an important sales measurement rise 3.9 percent in February. The world’s largest hamburger chain says sales at restaurants open […]
Bernanke not worried by higher gas prices
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke boldly predicted to Congress on Tuesday that rising oil prices will cause only a brief and modest rise in consumer inflation. If he’s […]
Consumers aren’t spending their extra cash
WASHINGTON — A Social Security tax cut that economists say should help the economy this year is off to a slow start. Consumers increased their spending last month at the […]
DLA Piper growing global presence under Burch
When The Daily Record honored Francis “Frank” B. Burch Jr. with a Leadership in Law award nearly a decade ago, his firm had 850 lawyers in nine offices. Much has […]
Delta Air Lines seeks premium status in Asia
TOKYO — The head of Delta Air Lines’ Asia operations said Thursday the U.S. carrier is making enough money now to invest in customer service and establish itself as a […]
Federal Reserve officials slightly more upbeat on economy
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials were slightly more optimistic last month about economic growth for this year than they were in November, reflecting expected gains in consumer and business spending […]
