The 5 Business Stories That Made 2014 A Memorable Year
From hack attacks to the bottom falling out of oil, 2014 has been a year of big swings at the top and stagnation at the bottom.
Economy
U.S. Economy Grew At A 5 Percent Rate; Dow Surpasses 18,000
Posting the strongest results in more than a decade, the U.S. economy blew past the consensus estimate of 4.3 percent growth put forth by economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.
We Go Underground To Tour London's Crossrail Project
Crossrail touts itself as the biggest infrastructure project in Europe. It's made up of 10 new train stations and 26 miles of tunnels below London. It's due to open in 2018.
Treasury Nomination Sparks Fight Among Democrats
When Congress returns in 2015, it will consider the nomination of Antonio Weiss to be undersecretary of Treasury for domestic finance. The nomination is causing a fight within the Democratic Party.
Many States Now Have $2 Gasoline, Analyst Says
An analyst from GasBuddy.com says 24 states have at least one station with the price per gallon at $1.99 or less.
Tourism Industry Gears Up For Lifting Of Cuban Travel Ban
Obama says normalizing ties with Cuba will eventually mean relaxing rules on travel to Cuba. It may take some time for the new rules to take effect but travel agents are already getting phone calls.
The Africa I Know Isn't The Africa In The Headlines Today
In 1990, our commentator visited Africa and fell in love with the energy and dreams of its people. Today he sees a land full of promise. But Ebola has revived the image of Africa in chaos.
Here's Why Retailers Keep Sending You Catalogs
While other things made with paper have become obsolete, Americans received nearly 12 billion catalogs in the mail last year — and they love them, says one business consultant.
And The Award For Most Offensive Fundraising Video Goes To ...
If you're a charity that wants to help the developing world, you really, really, really don't want to win a "Rusty Radiator."
3 Business Best-Sellers Show Inequality Is Now The Hot Topic
Many business books try to help you get rich quick. But three of 2014's biggest sellers focused on unfairness and inequality. Economists say expect more: Books on inequality are riding a huge wave.