Economy

Time Warner Cable Internet Outage Makes Merger with Comcast Harder

Following the loss of Internet service to millions nationwide early Wednesday, many are now ramping up the opposition to a Time Warner and Comcast merger.

iOS 8 Beta, Download, Release Date, Update Rumors 2014: Apple to Unveil Next Operating System With iPhone Release?

New operating system is expected to present problems different than iOS 7 Apple has run its newest mobile operating system, iOS 8, through the gamut of beta testing and developer feedback, and the time is nigh for the California tech giant to release its final test version of the software ahead of a public release.

Exclusive: Vice President of Forbes Latin America Discusses the Economic Outlook in the Region

In an exclusive interview in the world's financial capital, New York City, Edward De Valle II joins Carlos Anaya in front of the U.S. Stock Exchange on Wall Street to outline the current economic footprint of Latin America on a global scale.

Spain's Inditex Removes Zara's Children Sheriff Shirt After Complaints That It Looks Like 'Holocaust Garb'

On Wednesday, Inditex, a Spain-based fashion retailer, apologized for a Zara brand children's shirt after receiving complaints that it looked like the clothing Nazis made Jewish people wear during the Holocaust.

Jessica Alba's Startup Honest Co. Valued at Nearly $1 Billion

Nearly two years after its launch, Jessica Alba's startup The Honest Co. is now valued at nearly $1 billion.

Xbox One Console and Device News: Microsoft Shipping Standalone Xbox One Kinect Device

Kinect is expected to retail for $150 In a rather curious move, Microsoft on Wednesday revealed that on Oct. 7 it will start shipping a standalone Kinect sensor for Xbox One.

Apple MacBook Rumors and News: Company Planning Thinner MacBook by 2015

Taiwan-based suppliers claim that Apple has already started ordering parts Apple appears set to capitalize on an increase in popularity of its already-popular line of computers and is rumored to be planning to release a thinner version of its MacBook laptop.

iPhone Trade-In and Resale News: Here's Where to Get the Most Money for Your Old iPhone

Where to sell your phone to get top dollar. There still hasn't been an announcement that Apple will announce a new iPhone, but it seems highly likely.

Time Warner Cable is Back Online After Massive Internet Outages

Early Wednesday morning Internet services for TWC Time Warner Cable (TWC) customers nationwide were without Internet service early Wednesday morning for almost two hours.

Verizon Introduces HD Voice and Video Service VoLTE

HD video and voice calling could be coming in the next few weeks Verizon announced on Tuesday that it would be rolling out VoLTE, or voice over LTE. The company will call the service Advanced Calling 1.

E-Cigarette Juices & Refills: WHO Calls For Strict Regulation on Electronic Cigarettes

The organizations claims e-cigarettes pose a risk to public health The World Health Organization has urged countries to begin regulating electronic cigarettes, saying that the devices, which are marketed as a benign alternative to cigarettes, are harmful.

AT&T and Lawmakers Agree on DirecTV Merger Conditions

The first of the big telecom mergers may be set for approval later this year as it looks like AT&T and federal lawmakers are on the same page when it comes to acquiring DirecTV.

Latino Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure Says New Unlimited Data Plans Target Hispanics

Marcelo Claure became the CEO of Sprint earlier this month and now plans on targeting the Hispanic demographic.

Burger King Reportedly Purchases Tim Horton for $11 Billion; Warren Buffet Chips In $3 Billion

Burger King will move its home base to Canada. Burger King has agreed to acquire Tim Hortons for about $11 billion in a deal that would bring the combined company's base to Canada.

T-Mobile Announces More Data for Low-Cost Plans in Response to Sprint's Recent Moves

Just days after Sprint began heating up the carrier price wars, T-Mobile has responded with a deal of its own that quadruples the amount of data for Simple Starter plan customers.

Stock Market Updates: S&P Hits Record 2000 for First Time Ever; ECB Hints at Stimulating European Economy

S&P hits historic 2,000 mark Stocks were higher Monday as some corporate deals were in process and there were hints at the European Central Bank making moves to stimulate the European economy.

US New Home Sales Fall Again, Housing Market Still Solid

New home sales fell in July for the second straight month Homebuilders in July saw a decrease in new-home sales in the U. S. for the second straight month, but prices have started to moderate and should help the market in the near future.

Back to School Deals, Sales & Supplies 2014: Tablets, Clothes, Books & More Items to Find on a Budget

How to save some money before school starts deals, sale, supplies Back to school shopping can be stressful and expensive. If you do it right though, you can save a ton and still get all the things you need.

Millennials and Hispanic Parents Likely to Refuse a Job if They Disagree With Company's Environmental Impact

Millennials and Hispanic parents are extremely conscious of the environmental practices of their employers, according to a recent survey.

Florida Oranges 'At War' With Asian Citrus Pyllid Bug: Insect Causes Greening Disease, Could Cost $9B Citrus Industry 75K Jobs

Florida's $9 billion citrus industry is currently being threatened by greening, a disease spread by a bug known as "the yellow dragon."