Economy

More Than Half Of Spaniards In Their 20s Are Unemployed

11:05pm July 28, 2014

by Lauren Frayer

Even though Spain's economy is out of recession, youth unemployment has hit 57.7 percent. Economists say it could be years before jobs return. By then, many will have missed a decade or more of work.

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Hi, Mom! EverBank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, recently installed a massive video display. This artist's rendering previews the giant screen, which will be unveiled on Saturday.

At Jaguars' New Stadium, Come For The Football Or The Swimming

11:22am July 26, 2014

by Karen Feagins

The Jacksonville team revamped its stadium with luxury cabanas, pools and video displays that are longer than the field. The beleaguered team is banking on drawing more fans to its games.

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Economy

The Cost of a Heart Attack: How Prevention Programs Equal Long Term Savings

5:53pm July 24, 2014

by Keri Brown

If you want to identify a primary force behind the nation's rising health care costs, look no further than cardiac care.

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As Millions Of People Fast For Ramadan, Does The Economy Suffer?

2:19pm July 24, 2014

by Shankar Vedantam

New research examines the effects of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month during which millions of people around the world go without food all day. Does religious practice affect economic growth?

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Economy

Protesters Push for Higher Wages, Workers' Rights

11:37pm July 22, 2014

Social justice activists in Winston-Salem are advocating for higher pay and better working conditions for low-level employees.

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Telecommuting Didn't Work Out For One Transplanted Worker

1:13pm July 22, 2014

All summer, we're talking with out-of-work young adults about how they're making ends meet. Chrystina Gastlelum, 32, moved to Maine from New York City and tried to keep doing her job remotely.

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With New Virtual Currency Rules, N.Y. Regulators Tread A Fine Line

1:00pm July 18, 2014

by Charles Lane

New York banking regulators are expected to release new rules this week governing Bitcoin and other virtual currencies. Industry experts both welcome the regulations and worry they could go too far.

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Visa Checkout will store customers' credit card numbers and billing addresses once without their having to re-enter the information each time they shop online.

Economy

Visa Makes Big Move To Boost Consumer Spending Online

1:00pm July 18, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

Ever try shopping on your smartphone and decide you don't want to put in your credit card number? Visa says it's a big problem and came up with a tool that combines improved security and convenience.

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If You Want Flextime But Are Afraid To Ask, Consider Moving

11:23am July 18, 2014

by Jennifer Ludden

In Vermont and San Francisco, the right of employees to ask for flexible work schedules is now enshrined in law. That doesn't mean, however, that employers are compelled to grant them.

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Economy

The Smoke Has Started to Clear, But Questions About Reynolds American & Lorillard Merger Remain

11:58pm July 17, 2014

by Keri Brown

Reynolds American Inc. will acquire Lorillard Inc. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $27.4 billion.

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