Organizers of Occupy UMD join participants of Occupy Wall Street in solildarity
BofA reacts to customer pressure, draws down customer fees
BofA reacts to customer pressure, draws down customer fees
Bill sparks debate among union workers and environmentalists
Students display mixed reaction to recall
Increased retail sales fail to improve outlook
Value of yen appreciates relative to U.S. dollar
Despite rise in consumer credit, September sees a decrease in revolving credit use
Owner cites personalization, industry knowledge as competitive advantages
Passengers not protected by airbags in recalled sedans
Apple fixes battery problems cited by iPhone customers
Tunnel spans from Tijuana to San Diego
McCormick talks to students about personal branding.
Drop in confidence could lead to a cutback in spending
Credit union boom seen as response to rising debit card fees
B&N Tablet to have double the storage of Amazon's tablet
Bailouts, sphere of influence allow industry to attain greater profits than those under President George W. Bush
DISH's customer losses contrast with DirecTV's substantial gain in same period
Pipeline's future garners interest in Washington, DC
Democrats consider issue a big win
Despite the first few games being canceled, fans look forward to the prospect of the rest of the season being restored
Company's highest buying day came after U.S. credit downgrade
Deal aims to increase web traffic for Disney
Italy eyed as next Eurozone country to undergo a debt crisis
Consumers eager for smartphones turn to Google's Android and Apple's iPhone
Acquisition seen as Oracle's first attempt to expand cloud
Students think merger may raise prices of natural gas
Students believe trade agreements will help job market, future outlook
President Obama is attempting to pass legislation that would make it easier for veterans to find jobs in a tough economy
Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner faced difficulties on its inaugural flight from Japan to Hong Kong
Google has expanded its social networking site, Google Plus, to include pages for sports teams, companies, and celebrities
Suspicious weapons manufacturers endangers American soldiers and the economy
Jeep Wrangler is releasing a new model with Call of Duty graphics
The Marketplace Fairness Act would allow states to decide whether to levy on tax on eCommerce sites like Amazon
Papademos faces a large Greek debt crisis as he takes office
Glitch in Jupiter Networks causes many Internet providers to lose service
Burger King to trying to target the children sector through its new BK Crown Meals
The aviation sector is using biofuel to reduce carbon emissions
Professors' work in use throughout the world
Analysts afraid firm on the verge of bankruptcy
Sarkozy, Merkel agree on deal to recapitalize banks
Honda and Toyota have halted production due to floods in Thailand
Occupy Wall Street has spread to the UMD campus, with a group of students who marched on McKeldin Mall in solidarity with the protestors
TDK Corp. has announced plans to cut 11,000 jobs after net income decreased substantially
President Obama announced plans for a new website, BusinessUSA, aimed at assisting small businesses
Following customer outbursts, banks have rescinded debit card fees
The NBA remains in a lockout, with some rumors suggesting that the National Basketball Player's Association is considering decertifying the union
Brokerage firm MF Global has filed for bankruptcy following a $6.3 billion bet on the European government debt
Many fear that Greece's debt problems have traveled to Italy
At a meeting with 17 heads of state in the euro zone, the leaders agreed to decrease Greek debt
Chevy's 100th birthday comes while its parent company, General Motors, continues to struggle to compete in a globalized market
Many stores are pushing up start times for Black Friday in an effort to draw consumers out
Many manufacturers have turned to a new 'Buy American' ad campaign to boost sales by emphasizing that their products are made in the United States
Bank of America's debit card fee met with controversy
Survey shows Maryland students prefer productivity apps
Amazon surprises tablet market with its new product introduction
The NBA lockout continues as players and owners battle over the distribution of basketball related income
Groupon.com is planning a highly anticipated November 1 IPO
NV3 Technologies, a Baltimore based company, is now offering cell phone charging kiosks
Mortgage insurance company PMI was seized by the Arizona insurance regulator
Obama recently announced changes to the existing home refinancing plan to help homeowners having trouble paying their mortgages
BlackBerry is providing users with premium apps for free following the data outage
Both Citigroup and Wells Fargo reported strong third quarter earnings as they continue to rebound from the recession
The CTIA Wireless Association has announced a plan to send wireless consumers overage alerts
Gap Inc. has announced plans to close a fifth of its U.S. stores by 2013, while also planning to expand overseas.
Yahoo may be looking to sell itself after struggling to maintain a hold in the market
Netflix decides not to split its DVD and streaming services due to overwhelming dissent from its members.
Sprint hopes the addition of the iPhone to its service will boost their bottom line
The iPhone 4S, announced October 4, sold 1 million preorders in the first 24 hours
Visionary leaves behind legacy of innovation, talent
iPhone 4S to hit stores on Oct. 14
Central bank to sell short term Treasury securities to buy long term Treasury securities
Maryland launches new jerseys to recruit high school seniors, while ACC welcomes two new schools into conference
Foster's Lager has accepted a $10.1 billion takeover by SABMiller after rejecting a lower offer earlier.
The Global 450 consortium announced plans to invest $4.4 billion in computer chip research
The American Jobs Act is unlikely to pass, although it may be helpful to the economy
U.S. Automakers report large sales increases for September
HP share prices dropped sharply following their announcement that they are acquiring Autonomy
Oswald Gruebel, CEO of UBS, has resigned after a rogue trader gambled away $2 billion in investments
The credit ratings of Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo have been downgraded.
Boeing unveils its newest plane, the Dreamliner 787, designed to maximize fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.
The price of gold continues to rise as investors seek a safe haven from the deteriorating global economy.
New home sales in August experienced the largest price drop in two years.
The new UMD football jerseys and the ACC expansion are an example of the new creative techniques schools use to garner press.
Split angers loyal customer base
President Obama names revenue-raising policy "Buffett Rule" to raise taxes for the wealthy
Research in Motion, the company behind the BlackBerry, is facing significant decreases in profit and stock values as its competitors surge.
General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have joined together in a new deal that will create nearly 6,400 new jobs for UAW-GM employees.
The United States Postal Service has requested to end Saturday mail delivery, sell non-postal items, and raise postage rates to save jobs.
Sprint and Department of Justice argue that merger would decrease competitiveness and innovation within industry
National Bank makes unprecedented move to protect economy, provide safe haven for investors
Johnson Controls manufactures car battery that could improve mileage
Surging tablet market causes textbook sales to plummet, ereader sales to increase
Bob Moritz, CEO of PwC, speaks as part of the CEO at Smith series.
A German court has banned the sale of Samsung's tablet in Germany, deciding that the Samsung tablet is too similar in design to Apple's iPad
Students explore the many different resources Smith has to offer through Business Week
D.C. restaurant chain sweetlife uses concert to market itself, sustainable eating
Rainy weather didn't damper Sunday's Sweetlife Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, which featured bands and artists such as The Strokes, Lupe Fiasco, and Girl Talk. The Sweetlife Festival is an annual event that is put on by Washington, D.
If officials follow through with a tax plan, the individual income tax, estate tax, and corporate income tax will be affected.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI,) jumped by a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent in March, according to a April 15 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.) Rising food and gasoline prices made up for almost two thirds of the increase in inflation.
According to the report by AFL-CIO, the federation of labor organizations, the average pay of the 299 CEOs would cover the salaries of more than 700 minimum-wage workers.
Will go towards technology and library improvement.
Concerns about the U.S. deficit and the euro at sixteen-month high.
Yahoo search engine to keep search results for 18 months.
Nintendo President says says smart phone games are hurting the gaming industry.
Creator to start a gaming company in Sweden.
New rules will allow smart phone users to access internet anywhere. Verizon Communications suing the FCC.
Though unemployment rate has gone down, show focuses on real issue.
Sales increasing and unemployment rates going down.
Smaller multi-function gadgets bump out the pocket-size video camera.
Expecting surplus for the year.
Apple taking time to fix hardware issues.
Pandora under investigation for potentially gathering data for advertising purposes.
Payments and loans from the U.S. government could be delayed.
Parts shortage worries consumers.
Planes undergoing inspections after a hole was found on top of the plane during a flight.
McDonald's promotes the "McJob" and career growth.
Silver hits 31 year high.
Unemployment falls and spending rises.
Virginia among the 13 states that allow guns in the workplace.
Businesses use various "green" approaches to cut costs and attract new customers.
Compared to other demographics, African Americans are not experiencing the improving economy to the same extent.
Supreme Court's decision will set precedent for large groups joining together against big companies.
Stores to re-open and distribute various goods and water.
Store dresses female students from class to the club.
Due to high demand, the iPad 2 will be released in 25 additional countries.
Pending home sales index and existing home sales increase, new home sales hits record low.
Increased employment, confidence and gas hikes at core.
Merger aims to solve issues with dropped calls and compete with Verizon.
Users would be able to use phone to make payments, rather than tradition methods such as cash or credit card.
The new snack shop offers 24-hour service and items not found elsewhere on campus.
The House voted 289-136 to attach an anti-regulation measure to a Republican spending bill.
Panadora announces it will go public to alleviate company cost. It will remain free for users.
The Chicago-based company will reach out to internet users in China.
The Egyptian Exchange closed Jan. 27 to protect the market after reaching an eight
month low, and will not reopen until Feb. 20.
iPhone is a success with Verizon.
Shazam helps identify music and directs the user where to download the song.
A struggling AOL purchases the popular online newspaper, The Huffington Post.
Increased oil prices lead to rising profits.
Google says move will increase "healthy competition."
Income and consumer spending up in the month of October.
Hoping to expand even further, local business delivers midnight snacks to University View residents
Ravens President Dick Cass says the Washington Redskins organization presents one of the toughest challenges to expanding fan base.
Freshly brewed and bubble tea are among the authentic Taiwanese teas served at Ten Ren's Tea Time.
Students get a close up on what qualifies as "business-casual" and "business-professional."
Stock prices have begun rising as interest rates fall.
Owner calls The Bamboo Eater "a college retail party supply store with a tobacco license."
Money will go towards seafood inspection and advertising to renew consumer trust in seafood from the Gulf.
Award winners explore why buyers and sellers are not always able to find each other.
Android sales on the rise.
Tyser Teaching Fellow Wellman says Department of Interior bidding process should be transparent.
Smith School professor says there's no direct link between success in business and electoral politics.
With less business in the digital age, are bookstores becoming a thing of the past?
This week's pick goes above and beyond to cater to its customers.
University trio wants to ink up College Park.
Russell Simmons, founder of Def Jam Records, visited Stamp Student Union this month.
The Ipod Touch, Shuffle and Nano have all received upgrades.
After being beaten to the punch in China in the 1990s by a French company, Wal-Mart has set its sights on acquiring South Africa-based retailer Massmart.
Dank Management Group focuses on the world of Hip-hop music.
Jay Gupta gives his take on the Mac vs. PC debate.
Vito's is one of the newest restaurants to set up shop in College Park amidst a tough local market.
Alyson Theobald sheds light on evidence that might suggest the end of the recession is near, after analyzing key trends and interviewing business experts.
Editor-in-Chief Collin Berglund lays out some how-tos for business writing.
Many may not know that Stamp houses a food joint other than the chains in the food court and the bowling alley. The Maryland Food Co-op has been at this university for more than 30 years.
Southwest Airlines relied on sound management and entrepreneurial ambition to bring it to where it is today. One of those responsible for the company's continued success, former CEO Jim Parker, spoke at the Robert H. Smith School of Business recently.
Credit default swaps become more risky the more often people trade them, and were partly responsible for the current economic crisis. Alyson Theobald gives a brief insight into the situation.
The Democratic National Committee is looking for new "social networks manager" to update the Democratic Party's social networking sites.
Munch Editor-in-Chief Collin Berglund highlights current economic concerns and newsmakers in a few brief points.
Amid the nationwide financial crisis, Kraft is thriving from high investment spurred by benefits given to stockholders and good management techniques.
Politicians are asking questions as to whether government spending can keep the U.S. economy afloat or if economic growth should be recognized as resulting from a self-sustaining marketplace.
Many factors impact the value of the U.S. dollar. In turn, this value partly determines purchasing power and sheds light on different aspects of international trade.
Amidst the economic downturn, Yogiberry is staying afloat.
President Mote set to retire before new term begins.
Jay Gupta gives his opinion on Obama's economic policies.
What Obama's focus on the economy means for you.
As the leisure time of winter break has passed, it is time for some financial literacy. This week's focus is exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The ETF phenomenon began in the 1980s, but only within the past ten years did ETFs grow in popularity. ETFs, however, are still a relatively new concept and widely misunderstood.
There's a new program in Van Munching Hall dedicated to reducing our energy usage. It's called EnergyWi$e. Working with the Office of Sustainability, the program helps students know when to turn out the lights. Tian Tian Feng of the Society for Green Business says, "We've put together a schedule of every classroom so professors will know when to turn off the lights to the classroom, and when to keep them on.
One of the greatest parts of coming to college is the individual freedom you ascertain. You're free to choose your class schedule and bedtime; you're also free to make really poor decisions without your parents breathing down your neck. Financial missteps are common for college students as a part of this newfound freedom.
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Lobbying corrupts politicians. This argument requires the belief that gang-rape undermines our democratic principles.
"So what are you looking to do after graduation?" Well if I knew, then I'd tell you. Even after accepting a job offer, I'm still uneasy at the question. Even if you've maintained a great GPA and are actively involved within the Smith School, there's a chance you just haven't found your true calling.
There was a shooting outside of Rugged Warehouse on Friday afternoon; somehow I am not surprised by the incident. I believe that upon entering the City borders, a sign should state the following: Welcome to College Park - City of Keg Stands and High Crime.
There's been a lot of speculation about how our economy is faring. Are we truly recovering, or are we still facing rough seas ahead? We may finally get some hard answers in the upcoming weeks as companies post their third quarter earnings reports.
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Has anyone noticed the abundance of bike shops located within the Greater Washington area? I was once told that Washington DC is the bike capital of the world. While I wouldn't exactly describe the source of this little known fact as reputable, I would consider this a bike-friendly area; and it is certainly more accommodating to riders than any other location I have frequented back in New Jersey, my mother country.
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