Economy
Volkswagen Owners Wonder Where A Fix Will Leave Them
Many customers who bought cars touted as "clean diesel" now ponder the possibility of having a substantial fix that could cut their vehicle's gas mileage or performance.
Volkswagen Latest: U.S. Sales Stall, German Prosecutors Veer From Criminal Probe
Unsurprisingly, the car company's U.S. sales slowed in the last third of September. Also: German prosecutors say they didn't open a criminal investigation into the former CEO, Martin Winterkorn.
3 Things To Know About Those New Credit Cards
Today is the deadline card issuers have given for merchants to be ready to accept the new, more secure, computer-chipped cards. But there's still a long way to go.
No More Swiping: New Credit Cards Designed To Reduce Theft
Thursday is the beginning of the end for magnetic-stripe credit cards. With the change, banks say stores will have to pay for fraudulent purchases. The shift may be hard for some small retailers.
When Cuban Migrants Flooded Miami, What Did It Do To The Local Economy?
As migrants pour into Europe, there's a debate about the impact they'll have. To help inform that discussion, here's a look at the economic history of the 1980 Mariel boat lift from Cuba to Florida.
United Airlines Faces Steep Ascent In Not-So-Friendly Skies
Beset by a record of flight delays, dismal passenger satisfaction and widespread tech glitches, the nation's second-largest airline is seeking ways to restore customer confidence and employee morale.
Atlanta Tries To Carve Out A Niche In Tech
Many local startups say their biggest hurdle is cash. It's such a common complaint, Atlanta's mayor is launching a venture capital fund to help tech companies get off the ground.
As Commodity Prices Slide, Layoffs And Restructurings Follow
So far, most Americans have benefited from falling commodity prices: Consumer inflation has remained low. But now the pain is spreading as companies like Caterpillar and Alcoa respond to hard times.
California Cities Face Hidden Downside Of Water Conservation: Lost Revenue
Californians have really stepped up water conservation due to the drought. Some cities are selling almost half as much water as they normally do. But there's a big downside for water agencies — lost revenue. People using less water means major budget shortfalls.