Over the years, the beginning of Black Friday has crept forward, with shoppers waking up at increasingly early times to be to get a special deal. This year, many stores are announcing extreme hours, with some opening as early as possible on Black Friday. Three stores that have already announced […]

Chevrolet, the Detroit automotive brand that has permeated the heart of American culture, recently celebrated its centennial on November 3. The birthday comes in the midst of a transformation for Chevy’s parent company, General Motors, as the automaker attempts to rally from its bailout-era woes and stay relevant in a […]

With the United States economy struggling and the unemployment rate holding at nine percent, businesses are trying to appeal to the American people by focusing on their domestic production. Car manufacturers in particular have focused on this in the past few weeks. Many of them have begun ad campaigns discussing […]

As early as 2012, Bank of America’s customers will have to pay a $5 monthly fee to use their debit cards. Forbes Magazine reported that Bank of America’s chief executive, Brian Moynihan, referred to the added cost as “A necessary evil given the new regulatory framework in the financial […]

Whether it is an Android, Blackberry, or iPhone, anyone with a smartphone knows just how many apps there are to choose from in the market. Narrowing down the endless possibility of gadgets might seem impossible, but thanks to an anonymous survey of 12 University of Maryland students, 66.7 percent […]

Amazon’s Kindle Fire is creating quite the buzz in the tablet market donning its modest $199 price tag and racking up substantial pre-sale figures. The Kindle Fire has been selling at a rate of 20,000 units per day since it became available for pre-order on September 28, the same […]

The Smith Undergraduate Student Association (SUSA) will once again be offering its annual trip to New York, providing undergraduate business students with an opportunity to network with young Smith alumni and prospective employers, visit some of the top companies in the city, and meet other undergraduates with similar interests.  […]

In an effort to boost the economy, President Barack Obama announced changes to the existing home refinancing plan that would allow “underwater” homeowners to save money on their mortgages. Obama spoke in Nevada, the state with the highest foreclosure rate, to announce changes that would allow homeowners who owe more […]

PMI Group Inc., a mortgage insurance company, was seized by the state of Arizona last week, and has begun to pay out claims at only 50 percent. The California based company’s main unit was taken over by the Arizona insurance regulator, which is now in charge of managing and controlling […]

The National Basketball League remains locked out long past the time the season should have begun. While signs of progress have been seen in recent negotiations, the standoff between the NBA’s owners and the Player’s Association has continued with little to no progress over the course of the summer and […]