http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness The latest business news from Times Leader en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:27:41 GMT 2009-11-07T08:27:41Z en-us http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69444812&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FTwo_city_family_funeral_homes_merge_11-07-2009.html WILKES-BARRE – Two city families each with a long history in politics and the funeral business have merged. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:27:41 GMT d628d6dfe8beae0d90b1b9a9a64b825c 2009-11-07T08:27:41Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69444802&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FBusiness_briefs_110709.html Outstanding consumer credit fell by $14.8 billion to $2.46 trillion in September, down 4.7 percent compared with a year ago. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT e564b2331a76921d8501dce176456c87 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69444817&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FStocks_make_modest_gains_11-07-2009.html NEW YORK — Investors added to the week’s strong gains in the stock market after finding some positives in a surprisingly weak jobs report. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 9382e13497143a6850c48b55ad378d59 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69444797&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FDomestic_air_travelers_feeling_economy_rsquo_s_squeeze_11-07-2009.html FORT WORTH, Texas — If your most recent flight felt crowded, it was. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 505f3e1d7e6b2ac48eeaee1eaf70e09d 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69434597&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FTwo_city_family_funeral_homes_merge.html WILKES-BARRE – Two city families each with a long history in politics and the funeral business have merged. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:17:40 GMT 5117021af4c029c9990cd8ef562d01dd Joe Healey 2009-11-07T02:17:40Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69351507&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FCongress_expands_homebuyer_tax_credits_11-06-2009.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law Friday, giving tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and additional jobless benefits to those idled by the business slump. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 3a82572e288b553958b417620a04a2be 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69352392&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FUniversity_Corners_gets_new_tenant_11-06-2009.html WILKES-BARRE – University Corners will add a retail tenant by mid-month when Tilbury’s Knob gift and jewelry store moves into a spot on South Main Street. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 9cd0cd166c9b7cdc01678d9b9e1c2a5e 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69352377&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FBusiness_News_brief110609.html Two well-known companies shined in their market debuts Thursday despite what has recently been a difficult market for initial public offerings. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 5c68f31af907a9255dc9e4091d2118fa 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69352402&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FCVS_Caremark_has_more_contract_losses_11-06-2009.html NEW YORK — CVS Caremark disclosed more multibillion-dollar contract losses in its pharmacy benefits management business and said the head of the unit will depart. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2724ae3195ce653d11b521994fe0025f 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69352387&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FDow_passes_10_000_on_jobs_data__Cisco_forecast_11-06-2009.html NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average jumped Thursday to its first close above 10,000 in two weeks, while the Nasdaq composite led major indexes with a gain of 2.4 percent after Cisco, the maker of computer-networking gear, predicted its revenue would grow. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 48f0d692bf39457165a21e94bf45be09 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69351502&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FUnemployment_benefits_extended_to_record_level_11-06-2009.html WASHINGTON — Congress on Thursday decisively approved an extension of unemployment benefits for almost 2 million people out of work nearly a year or more as the U.S. continues to lose jobs. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT d5c6da423fccf38d022e91d336a62220 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69341512&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FUniversity_Corners_gets_new_tenant.html WILKES-BARRE – University Corners will add a retail tenant by mid-month when Tilbury’s Knob gift and jewelry store moves into a spot on South Main Street. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:17:52 GMT 69f4ee672cf18fc4bc9ecc56ea14793e Joe Healey 2009-11-06T03:17:52Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69341457&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FCongress_expands_homebuyer_tax_credits.html President Barack Obama is expected to sign legislation Friday that would extend the popular first-time homebuyers’ tax credit into next year, and expand the qualified applicant pool to those who currently own homes. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:16:02 GMT e8e271e0bdd5a2b9dac7fb0e739b55ba Joe Healey 2009-11-06T03:16:02Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69261627&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FLot_eyed_for_casino_rsquo_s_proposed_hotel_11-05-2009.html PLAINS TWP. – Right now, there’s not much there except some pavement, landscaping and room for approximately 325 cars. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 7a9800090ffac940431c0fe246516e32 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69261632&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FBusiness_briefs_1105090.html Chrysler plans to pump life into its car lineup with technology from its new Italian partner, Fiat SpA, and says it has the cash to do it as it starts to combine the two automakers. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT f135626eb245e5b06b485479732a5045 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69261637&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FHouse_OKs_tough_credit_card_rules_11-05-2009.html WASHINGTON — The House voted on Wednesday to accelerate the enactment date of tough new rules for credit card companies after voters complained of a rise in interest rates and steep new fees. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 135379f1c50f77cd8875da240107641b 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69261642&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FOct__sales_promise_bit_of_relief_to_stores_11-05-2009.html NEW YORK — The early picture of October retail sales shows more signs of a spending recovery, lifting hopes for a slightly merrier holiday season and for the overall economy. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT ed8e1b86291e7a76b3e017ad7ee7671e 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69261622&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FStocks_give_up_gains_in_last_hour__end_mixed_11-05-2009.html NEW YORK — A late-day slump left stocks mixed Wednesday as investors couldn’t hold on to their optimism after the Federal Reserve gave an encouraging assessment of the economy. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 8b38d59ffd80b54c843d9a2f715abac2 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69247752&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FLot_eyed_for_casinos_proposed_hotel.html PLAINS TWP. – Right now, there’s not much there except some pavement, landscaping and room for approximately 325 cars. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:05:51 GMT f3e2d3c02323c8320e4e6e93670ee00c Joe Healey 2009-11-05T02:05:51Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182641&44=69048072&32=3991&7=186441&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fbusiness%2FIn_brief_11-04-2009.html Consumer electronics and home appliance retailer hhgregg is planning to open a 25,000 square-foot store next spring outside of the Wyoming Valley Mall. The store will display more than 500 items and features major brand names in merchandise lines such as computers, cameras, televisions, kitchen appliances and cell phones. The store also will carry mattresses and luggage. 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