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They’re ready to play
November 7, 2009 on Page A6 This holiday season’s biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good vs. evil. It could …
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Idaho jobless rate at 8.9 percent
November 7, 2009 on Page A6 The unemployment rate in October rose to 8.9 percent in Idaho and 11.1 percent in Kootenai County. In some rural corners of North Idaho, one in five working-age persons is …
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Air travelers feeling squeeze
November 7, 2009 on Page A6 FORT WORTH, Texas – If your most recent flight felt crowded, it was. Most domestic airlines reported that the load factor – the percentage of seats filled – topped 80 …
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In brief: Four banks closed, for ’09 total of 119
November 7, 2009 on Page A6 Charlotte, N.C. – Regulators on Friday shut small banks in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota and Missouri, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 119 amid the struggling economy and …
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Stocks edge up to end strong week
November 7, 2009 on Page F1 NEW YORK – Investors undaunted by a surprisingly weak jobs report found enough positive news to nudge stocks higher Friday. News that the nation’s unemployment rate rose above 10 percent …
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Unemployment climbs to 11 percent in Kootenai County
November 6, 2009 The unemployment rate in October rose to 8.9 percent in Idaho and 11.1 percent in Kootenai County. In some rural corners of North Idaho, one in five working-age persons is …
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Jobless rate tops 10% for first time since ’83
November 6, 2009 The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go higher. 5
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Fannie offers housing help
November 6, 2009 on Page A14 WASHINGTON – Can’t pay the mortgage? You still might be able to stay in your home. Government-controlled mortgage company Fannie Mae is going to give borrowers on the verge of …
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Aquarium shop offers full range of services
November 6, 2009 on Page A14 Don’t go looking for snakes or ferrets or cockatoos at Guppy Tales. As its name implies, the new store on Spokane’s North Side is all about fish. And with 2,000 …
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Retail sales continue to climb in October
November 6, 2009 on Page A14 U.S. retailers had their best month in more than a year in October as shoppers turned to discounters and high-end stores alike. The news fueled a rally on Wall Street, …
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CdA Mines’ output booming
November 6, 2009 on Page A14
Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp. on Thursday reported record-setting revenue during its highest silver production quarter ever, the third quarter of 2009, and a tripling of gold production. But the company’s …
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Business in brief: Advantage IQ president named
November 6, 2009 on Page A14 Jeff Heggedahl will take over as president and chief executive officer of Advantage IQ on Dec. 1. The utility expense-management and billing subsidiary of Avista Corp. has been under the …
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Stocks surge on jobs, spending news
November 5, 2009 Markets today are way up on positive jobs and spending news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average again is approaching 10,000. Around noon Pacific time, it was up nearly 200 points, …
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CdA Mines reports record revenue despite deeper losses
November 5, 2009 Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp. Thursday reported record quarterly revenue from its highest silver production ever, and a tripling of gold production during the third quarter. But net income tumbled.
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Interest rates held steady
November 5, 2009 on Page A12 WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was holding short-term interest rates at near zero and would probably make no change for the foreseeable future, despite a turnaround in …
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PayPal may outgrow eBay
November 5, 2009 on Page A12 SAN FRANCISCO – Most people know eBay Inc. for its online marketplace, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay’s biggest business will likely be …
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San Francisco paper adds gloss
November 5, 2009 on Page A12 SAN FRANCISCO – With its circulation falling faster than any other major U.S. newspaper’s, the San Francisco Chronicle is determined to set the pace in a flashier way: It’s about …
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Clunker upgrades are guzzlers, too
November 5, 2009 on Page A12 WASHINGTON – The most common deals under the government’s $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups …
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Business in brief: Red Lion reports drop in hotel occupancy, profits
November 5, 2009 on Page A12 Red Lion Hotels Corp. Wednesday reported lower profits for the third quarter. The Spokane-based chain earned $3.2 million, or 18 cents per share, on revenues of $50.5 million. During the …
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Fed again pledges to hold rates at record-lows
November 4, 2009 The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to keep a key interest rate at a record low for an “extended period,” in a sign that the economy is growing but remains deeply …
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What are you doing for extra cash?
November 4, 2009 Did you start making a little extra money this year, to make ends meet? Like selling homemade crafts or teaching piano? 2
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Warren Buffet buys railroad for $34 billion
November 4, 2009 on Page A12 NEW YORK – The biggest name in investing is making what he calls an “all-in wager” on the U.S. economy – $34 billion to own a railroad that hauls everything …
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Hecla considering mine expansion
November 4, 2009 on Page A12
Hecla Mining Co., which Tuesday announced what one analyst called “stellar results,” could decide next spring whether to proceed with a $150 million to $200 million expansion of its Lucky …
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House bills aim to fix what ails finance rules
November 4, 2009 on Page A12 WASHINGTON – The largest rewrite of financial regulation since the Great Depression will clear the House of Representatives during the first week of December, the lawmaker shepherding the legislation promised …
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October sales rebound for automakers
November 4, 2009 on Page A12 DETROIT – After months of roller coaster-like sales, the auto industry offered signs of recovery from its yearlong slump on Tuesday, as most automakers reported higher levels of U.S. sales …
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Business in brief: Retail sales hint at turnaround
November 4, 2009 on Page A12 New York – U.S. retail sales figures from a key data service show signs of a rebound in October from last year’s plunge. SpendingPulse, a service of MasterCard Advisors, reports …
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With profits up, Hecla ponders mine expansion
November 3, 2009 Hecla Mining Co., which Tuesday announced what one analyst called “stellar results,” could decide next spring whether to proceed with a $150 million to $200 million expansion of its Lucky … 1
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Ford’s fortunes turning around
November 3, 2009 on Page A8 DETROIT – Ford Motor Co. has come a long way from the nearly $30 billion in losses it racked up from 2006 to 2008. After closing more than 10 plants …
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Good news boosts recovery hopes
November 3, 2009 on Page A8 WASHINGTON – Hopes for the fledgling economic recovery got a boost Monday from better-than-expected news on manufacturing, construction and contracts to buy homes. The surprisingly strong readings provided some comfort …
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Stanley purchasing rival Black & Decker
November 3, 2009 on Page A8 CHICAGO – Stanley Works tool company is buying rival Black & Decker Corp. for $4.5 billion, the two companies said Monday, bringing together two of their industry’s mammoth brands. Stanley …
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