Consumer News
J.C. Penney, Stage Stores, ViaSat are big movers
J.C. Penney, Stage Stores, ViaSat, Brocade Communications are big market movers on Friday
Groups divided on Bangladesh safety overhauls
Retail trade group fights back amid growing pressure on US retailers to sign global pact
Transocean shareholders oust chairman
Transocean shareholders oust chairman, approve Icahn nominee, but reject Icahn's $4 dividend
Problems surface over Ariz.'s 2007 immigration law
Ariz. law banning employers from hiring illegal immigrants dings workers more than businesses
NYC's new Refinery Hotel draws on hat factory past
New Refinery Hotel in NYC's Garment District inspired by its industrial past as a hat factory
Tea party tax returns show activism on a budget
Tea party tax filings show low-budget activism, with some million-dollar exceptions
European car sales up for first time since 2011
European car sales rise in April, ending 18-month streak of declines
Correction: Retailers-Bangladesh story
Correction: Retailers-Bangladesh story
Former Tuesday Morning CEO sues over firing
Former Tuesday Morning CEO sues, saying she was fired for having breast cancer
Plans languish for overhaul of NYC's Penn Station
NYC's aging, crowded Penn Station, nation's busiest train hub, in desperate need of overhaul
4-month strike at PSA Peugeot Citroen plant ends
4-month strike at Peugeot Citroen plant slated for closure ends; workers say they'll fight on
China: Cadillac recalling SUVs to fix wheel nuts
China's government says Cadillac recalling SUVs to fix problem with wheel nuts
Nordstrom 1st quarter net income slips
Nordstrom 1st quarter net income falls on weaker demand for spring goods
US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.51 pct.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.51 percent; 15-year up to 2.69 percent
House advances student loan fix
Republicans move forward with student loan plan that could mean higher rates later
Alcoa cuts 500 jobs, 2 production lines in Canada
Alcoa will close 2 production lines and cut 500 jobs in Quebec; upgrade delayed 3 years
How loyalty programs influence the way you shop
As loyalty programs grow more sophisticated, a look at how they work
Argentina brokers 24 pct wage hikes for millions
Millions of Argentines to get 24 percent wage hikes ahead of negotiations with opposing unions
Futures fluctuate on mixed signals from retail
US stock futures bounce around on mixed signals from retailers, homebuilders and employers
Polish exports of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo
Poland's role as producer of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo as country awaits new law



