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If it is true that every cloud has a silver lining, then there must be one for the weak US economy, right? USA Today's Larry Copeland may have found one. On May 21, 2012, Copeland reported that "higher gas prices and a spotty economy recovery" are responsible for the drop in traffic congestion...

As a Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) subscriber, I am pleased to announce that I thoroughly enjoy my radio service and love having the numerous options the company has to offer uninterrupted during my travels anywhere in the country. However, I am NOT happy to announce the receipt of a letter in my...

Surprisingly, “Project Gold Hamburger” is not the next version of Android. Have you eaten at Wendy's (NYSE: WEN) lately? I haven't. Between the questionable ingredients (why does the hamburger bun have more ingredients than the beef, cheese, bacon, and mayonnaise combined?), bland flavor, and lack...

Reuters is reporting that Honda Motor (NYSE: HMC) has announced a recall for 1.5 million of its CR-V, Accord, and Element models in the U.S with almost another million cars from Chinese and Canadian markets. Honda is recalling the 2007 to 2010 CR-V, the 2005 to 2010 four-cylinder Accord, and the...

Corn prices moved up on Thursday, after the U.S. Agriculture Department reported that the estimated corn surplus in 2012 would be less than anticipated, according to USA Today. The USDA cited weather patterns—too much rain—as a reason for why farmers have been unable to plant enough corn this...

A team of strategists from Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) has offered at basket of 50 stocks they believe are potential leveraged buyout targets. The companies on their list have market capitalizations below $25 billion. They have positive free cash flow and net margins that fall below the industry...

Ron Paul has scheduled a big announcement tomorrow in New Hampshire, and the speculation is that he will declare the start of his presidential campaign. According to USA Today, if Paul announces his candidacy, this will be the third time the Texas congressman has tried to win the White House. In...

Like many other consumer product companies, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) was hit hard by the recession. In a recent interview with Bruce Horovitz from USA Today, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses the company's comeback, culture, and growth outlook. There is no doubt that Starbucks has changed...

USA TODAY has announced that beginning Monday, September 20, CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo will write a monthly interview column for the newspaper and USATODAY.com. Her column will provide readers with an up-close look at top leaders in today's business world. Bartiromo is one of the nation's best-...

USA TODAY announced Chet Czarniak, formerly network managing editor of USA TODAY, has been named executive editor, content distribution and programming. Czarniak will be responsible for content distribution and programming for USA TODAY's print, online and mobile news and information platforms. USA...

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) reported late Tuesday that they have increased their stake in troubled publisher of USA Today, Gannett (NYSE: GCI), to 10.2%. The bank-holding company is Gannett’s largest stockholder with 24.3 million shares under control. Previous disclosures put JPM with...