Archive for December 2012
TheStreet kept watch on everyone’s finances but its own, feds say
Operators of the popular financial news site TheStreet.com and three of its former executives inflated the company’s revenue figures and significantly misstated financial results in 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged in a …
Read MoreHome building shows strongest trend since 2008
The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that residential building permits increased 3.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 899,000 units, which is the highest number since July 2008.
“There is an upward grind in …
Read MoreReady for that big snow or the apocalypse?
Is Iowa ready for an emergency?
On a 10-point scale, Iowa scores a 6, says a report released today. The 10th annual Ready or Not? Protecting the Public from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism report was …
Read MoreAnother way we’re average
A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that, compared with 33 foreign countries, U.S. manufacturing hourly compensation costs are about average.
The hourly cost in the United States in 2011 was $35.53. …
Read MoreMore companies raised more money through IPOs this year than last
The total volume and proceeds raised in the 2012 initial public offering (IPO) market market increased over 2011, despite a slowdown in activity during the fourth quarter, according to IPO Watch, a quarterly and annual …
Read MorePew survey: Entitlement programs benefit majority of us
A new Pew Research survey found that more than half of Americans – 55 percent – have received benefits from at least one federal entitlement program.
An additional 16 percent said although they themselves had not received …
Read MoreHealth expert to visit in January
Several health organizations have partnered to bring in health expert Tyler Norris, who will talk about healthful food systems, active community environments and health equity.
Norris will be in Des Moines Jan. 10 and 11 …
Read MoreARAG names new CFO
ARAG, a global provider of legal solutions, named Andrea Morse its chief financial officer. Morse joined ARAG in 2006 as corporate controller and was promoted to treasurer in 2011.
In her new role as CFO, …
Read MoreCharity night at Shorty’s
Tonight, the Civic Music Association (CMA) will be highlighted at Shorty’s Somewhat Fancy Bar’s Charity Night. Civic Music’s social group, CMA Backstage, will be available from 5 to 7 p.m., and a drawing will be …
Read MoreBoehner moves to ‘Plan B’
Speaker John Boehner told his conference on Tuesday he will move to a “Plan B” in fiscal cliff talks with the White House that would raise tax rates on annual income above $1 million, The …
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