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World looks to Bernanke to clarify stimulus plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Is the era of ultra-low interest rates nearing an end? That’s the question — and the fear — Chairman Ben Bernanke will face this week when he takes questions after a Federal […]

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Aaran Stephens, founder of Nature's Path Organic Foods.

Arran Stephens on Business Rockstars

Today on Business Rockstars, Ken Rutkowski talks with Arran Stephens, the Founder of Nature’s Path Organic Foods, a privately owned, family-run, and certified organic manufacturer of cereals, granolas, oatmeal, and snack bars. The recipient of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, he will share how he turned his small vegetarian restaurant into North America’s largest organic breakfast foods company.

2013/05/09

Reality TV’s new stars: Small businesses

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no business like small business. Mix the high stakes of running a small business with a dash of family drama and throw in a camera crew and you get hit […]

2013/05/08

Buffett plans to auction lunch for charity in June

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett will again auction off a private lunch to hopefully raise millions for a California homeless charity. The annual auction to benefit the Glide Foundation, which provides social services […]

2013/05/08

David Kirchhoff on Business Rockstars

Today on Business Rockstars, Ken Rutkowski talks with CEO of Weight Watchers, David Kirchhoff. A leader by example, he shed the excess pounds after joining a Weight Watchers support group. He is now sharing his personal weight-loss story in his book, “Weight Loss Boss: How to Finally Win at Losing – And Take Charge in an Out-of-Control Food World.”

2013/05/08

A look at key moments in Dow history

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average often makes headlines. But let’s not forget everything else that happened as the Dow has twisted and turned — from The Muppets suing Mickey Mouse to […]

2013/05/07

Dow has its first close above 15,000 points

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average is punching through another milestone: its first close above 15,000. The Dow rose 87 points to 15,056 points Tuesday, a gain of 0.6 percent. It was […]

2013/05/07

US job postings fell in March; hiring slowed

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in March compared with February and slowed overall hiring, underscoring a weak month of job growth. The Labor Department says job openings fell 1.4 percent to […]

2013/05/07

Philip Low on Business Rockstars

Today on Business Rockstars, Ken Rutkowski talks with inventor and neurotechnologist Philip Low. The founder of NeuroVirgil, he has worked with Stephen Hawkings and was recently named as “A Scientist to Watch,” by The Scientist Magazine.

2013/05/07

Senate bill lets states tax Internet purchases

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you. The Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on a bill that would empower states […]

2013/05/06

Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagnes

Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne on Business Rockstars

Today on Business Rockstars, Ken Rutkowski talks with sisters Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne, who are the co-founders of Georgetown Cupcake, stars of the hit series DC Cupcakes on TLC, and best-selling authors of The Cupcake Diaries: Recipes and Memories from the Sisters of Georgetown Cupcake. Their new book, Sweet Celebrations: Our Favorite Cupcake Recipes, Memories, and Decorating Secrets that Add Sparkle to any Occasion was released in the Fall 2012.

2013/05/06

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. (AP Photo)

NY AG: 2 banks violated mortgage accord

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s attorney general says Wells Fargo and Bank of American have violated the terms of last year’s national mortgage settlement by failing hundreds of times to process refinancing requests promptly. […]

2013/05/06

As the Dow breaks 15,000, is it too late to buy?

NEW YORK (AP) — Are stocks worth buying now? With the Dow Jones industrial average breaking through 15,000, it’s natural to worry that stocks have gone up too far. But higher priced stocks aren’t necessarily […]

2013/05/05