http://www.mail.com/subjects/1478-personnel.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/1478-personnel.html http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2159202-duke-energy-names-insider-to-take-rogers.html NEW YORK (AP) — Duke Energy Corp., the nation's largest electric utility, named Chief Financial Officer Lynn Good to replace Jim Rogers next month as CEO. Rogers, 65, will retire on July 1. He agreed to step down by the end of the year as part of a settlement with North Carolina regulators after a contentious takeover Progress Energy last year. Rogers has... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:18:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2159202-duke-energy-names-insider-to-take-rogers.html 2013-06-18T16:18:44Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2159204-us-construction-rises-68-percent.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy. The overall pace of homes started rose 6.8 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000, the Commerce Depart... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:48:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2159204-us-construction-rises-68-percent.html 2013-06-18T13:48:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2156422-dreams-turn-bitter-bangladeshi-garment-workers.html TEKANI, Bangladesh (AP) — Moushumi's family now has one of the largest homes in their village — two bedrooms plus a living area with walls made of sturdy brick. Her father and brother will soon have a small business out front, selling furniture her dad will make. There will be money to pay for her younger sister to get married when it's time. It is the dr... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:34:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2156422-dreams-turn-bitter-bangladeshi-garment-workers.html 2013-06-18T04:34:43Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2156770-starboard-smithfield-sale-undervalues-company.html RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of Smithfield Foods Inc.'s largest shareholders says a $4.72 billion takeover bid from China's largest meat producer falls short of what the company would be worth if sold off piece by piece. In a letter to the Smithfield, Va.-based pork producer's board of directors on Monday, the New York-based investment firm Starboard Value LP... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:15:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2156770-starboard-smithfield-sale-undervalues-company.html 2013-06-17T21:15:04Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2156974-us-homebuilder-confidence-soars-to-7-year-high.html For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday leaped to 52 this month from 44 in May. It was the largest monthly increase since 2002.... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:26:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2156974-us-homebuilder-confidence-soars-to-7-year-high.html 2013-06-17T17:26:34Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2157076-sweeping-us-eu-trade-talks-to-start-july.html ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — A top European Union official says talks on a sweeping new free trade agreement between the EU and the US will begin next month. Jose Manuel Barroso, head of the EU's executive arm the Commission, said Monday at the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland that the deal could offer "huge economic benefits" for both sides of the ... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:52:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2157076-sweeping-us-eu-trade-talks-to-start-july.html 2013-06-17T14:52:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2154174-police-osha-to-join-la-blast-investigation.html DONALDSONVILLE, La. (AP) — Federal investigators are expected in south Louisiana over the weekend at the site of an explosion that killed one worker at chemical plant in Donaldsonville — the second such blast in the area in as many days. State Police Trooper Jared Sandifer said Saturday officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration were... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:20:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2154174-police-osha-to-join-la-blast-investigation.html 2013-06-15T20:20:40Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2152760-help-wanted-lululemons-cheeky-ceo-ad.html NEW YORK (AP) — If you can hold a headstand for at least 10 minutes, communicate in Sanskrit and enjoy downing wheatgrass and tequila shots on Fridays for work-life balance, Lululemon has a job for you. After a rocky few months, the company is seeking a new CEO. Lululemon Athletica Inc. has posted a joke-filled want ad that it says shows its "fun and irre... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:37:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2152760-help-wanted-lululemons-cheeky-ceo-ad.html 2013-06-14T22:37:33Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2152908-chrysler-freezes-pension-plan-8000-employees.html Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it is freezing the pensions of roughly 8,000 U.S. salaried employees at the end of the year. The U.S. automaker said it is making the move to stay in line with industry trends and to comply with IRS regulations. The Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company declined to detail the specifics of the IRS issue, but said it is curre... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:22:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2152908-chrysler-freezes-pension-plan-8000-employees.html 2013-06-14T20:22:21Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2151730-europe-seeks-ways-to-ease-youth-unemployment.html ROME (AP) — Germany, France, Italy and Spain agreed Friday to find ways to help small- and medium-sized companies as part of a broader plan to create badly needed jobs for young people. High youth unemployment has been a crippling result of Europe's sovereign debt crisis. Economy and labor ministers from the four nations met to draft proposals that leader... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:24:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2151730-europe-seeks-ways-to-ease-youth-unemployment.html 2013-06-14T17:24:06Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2151354-nicaragua-oks-rival-to-panama-canal-study.html MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — In a matter of weeks, a little-known Chinese tycoon has hired some of the world's top experts in mammoth infrastructure projects and pushed through Nicaragua's congress a bill granting him the exclusive right to develop a multibillion-dollar rival to the Panama Canal. Now, the real work begins. Thursday's vote may have given Wang... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:58:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2151354-nicaragua-oks-rival-to-panama-canal-study.html 2013-06-14T05:58:41Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2149374-senators-consensus-border-amendment.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Key Senate Republicans are working to develop a compromise on border security that would satisfy GOP demands for stronger enforcement language in a far-reaching immigration bill without costing Democratic support, lawmakers and aides said Thursday. To win over skeptical Republicans, senators are considering mandating specific requirement... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:26:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2149374-senators-consensus-border-amendment.html 2013-06-13T21:26:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2150360-ibm-lays-workers-company-eyes-markets.html ARMONK, N.Y. (AP) — IBM has laid off an undisclosed number of workers this week as the company intensifies its focus on some of some of the technology industry's hottest markets. The cutbacks are part of a reorganization that IBM Corp. executives disclosed in April during a conference call discussing the Armonk, N.Y., company's first-quarter earnings. IBM... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:17:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2150360-ibm-lays-workers-company-eyes-markets.html 2013-06-13T21:17:17Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2149094-us-retail-sales-jump-06-percent-autos.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up purchases at retail businesses in May, spending more on cars, home improvements and sporting goods. The gain shows consumers remain resilient despite higher taxes and could drive faster growth later this year. The Commerce Department said Thursday that retail sales increased 0.6 percent in May from April. That's up f... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:35:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2149094-us-retail-sales-jump-06-percent-autos.html 2013-06-13T15:35:42Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2144926-correction-tv-story.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story June 11 about the "TV Everywhere" initiative, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Comcast Corp. would be the first pay TV provider to offer its subscribers access to live TV streams of networks TBS and TNT on mobile devices outside the home. The AP's report relied on comments made by Turner Broadcasting System Inc. senior vice presiden... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:20:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2144926-correction-tv-story.html 2013-06-12T22:20:19Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2147336-ceo-bailed-out-royal-bank-scotland-to-leave.html LONDON (AP) — Bailed-out U.K. lender Royal Bank of Scotland said Wednesday that Stephen Hester will step down as chief executive later this year — a move that creates some uncertainty as the bank prepares to return to the private sector. The board of the bank, which is 81 percent owned by the taxpayer after it was rescued by the U.K. government in 2008, s... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:18:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2147336-ceo-bailed-out-royal-bank-scotland-to-leave.html 2013-06-12T21:18:34Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2146410-ap-interview-bleak-outlook-west-bank-economy.html RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinians this week replaced one internationally respected, U.S.-trained economist with another in hopes of solving long-running problems in the West Bank, including a drop in foreign aid, a crippling budget deficit and Israeli development restrictions. But Mohammad Mustafa, who took over the economics portfolio from outg... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:47:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2146410-ap-interview-bleak-outlook-west-bank-economy.html 2013-06-12T16:47:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2146762-us-chief-executives-optimistic-hiring.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief executives for the largest U.S. companies are more optimistic about sales over the next six months and plan to add more workers. The Business Roundtable said Wednesday that its April-June quarterly survey found 32 percent of its members expect to expand payrolls in the next six months. That's up from 29 percent in the January-March... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:30:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2146762-us-chief-executives-optimistic-hiring.html 2013-06-12T15:30:35Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2145188-immigration-green-cards-citizenship.html WASHINGTON (AP) — After years of gridlock, this may be the moment when Congress at last does something about the millions of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. All eyes are on a more than 1,000-page Senate proposal with the you-said-a-mouthful title of the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013." The bill cle... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:47:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2145188-immigration-green-cards-citizenship.html 2013-06-12T07:47:05Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2145310-lululemons-shares-fall-ceo-announces-exit.html NEW YORK (AP) — Lululemon Athletica's CEO Christine Day may not be a household name to the athletic wear company's legions of loyal shoppers. But for investors, she's the face of the chain. Lululemon's shares plunged 17 percent and several Wall Street analysts downgraded their ratings on the stock on Tuesday, a day after the company announced that Day, 51... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:15:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2145310-lululemons-shares-fall-ceo-announces-exit.html 2013-06-11T22:15:20Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2144184-greek-tv-radio-broadcasts-air.html ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek state TV and radio were gradually pulled off the air late Tuesday, hours after the government said it would temporarily close all state-run broadcasts and lay off about 2,500 workers as part of a cost-cutting drive demanded by the bailed-out country's international creditors. The conservative-led government said the Hellenic Br... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:09:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2144184-greek-tv-radio-broadcasts-air.html 2013-06-11T22:09:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2145184-eeoc-sues-criminal-background-checks.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits Tuesday against discount retailer Dollar General Corp. and a BMW manufacturing plant in South Carolina over their use of criminal background checks to screen out job applicants or fire employees. In both cases, the agency claims the practice discriminates against African-American... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:37:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2145184-eeoc-sues-criminal-background-checks.html 2013-06-11T20:37:22Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2142926-sony-takes-aim-microsoft-with-playstation-4.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sony broke out the heavy ammunition Monday against Microsoft, announcing its forthcoming PlayStation 4 will cost $399 — $100 less than the competing Xbox One. "The gaming landscape is changing with new business models and new ways to play," said Andrew House, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment. The price announcement wasn'... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:35:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2142926-sony-takes-aim-microsoft-with-playstation-4.html 2013-06-11T05:35:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2137186-correction-nicaragua-canal-story.html MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — In a story June 8 about Nicaragua's plans to build a canal, The Associated Press misidentified the university where Jason Bittner is director of the Center for Urban Transportation Research. It is the University of South Florida, not the University of Southern Florida. A corrected version of the story is below: Nicaragua canal fa... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:08:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2137186-correction-nicaragua-canal-story.html 2013-06-10T21:08:52Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2136372-economy-adds-175k-jobs-jobless-climbs-to-76-pct.html WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans hunted for jobs in May, and more companies filled them — signs of confidence and resilience for the slow-healing U.S. economy. The 175,000 jobs employers added last month were the latest evidence that the economy could be poised for stronger growth in coming months despite tax increases and government spending cuts. The un... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:29:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2136372-economy-adds-175k-jobs-jobless-climbs-to-76-pct.html 2013-06-07T21:29:43Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2136268-wal-mart-plans-15b-stock-buybacks.html FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart's biggest news at its annual meeting on Friday was that the world's largest retailer will repurchase up to $15 billion of its shares at a time when the behemoth faces increased scrutiny from investors over its business overseas. The buyback replaces the current $15 billion share repurchase program that Wal-Mart began in ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:05:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2136268-wal-mart-plans-15b-stock-buybacks.html 2013-06-07T21:05:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2133064-deadly-philly-collapse-sought-suit-filed.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The search for victims of a building collapse that killed six people wound down Thursday, and the first civil lawsuit was filed amid mounting questions about whether the demolition company that was tearing down the structure caused the tragedy by cutting corners. The four-story building along Philadelphia's busy Market Street collapsed... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:07:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2133064-deadly-philly-collapse-sought-suit-filed.html 2013-06-07T04:07:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2133622-us-unemployment-benefit-applications-fall-to-346k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 11,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 346,000, a level consistent with steady job growth. The Labor Department said Thursday that applications dropped from 357,000 the previous week, which was revised up from an initially reported 354,000. The less volatile four-week average ... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:55:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2133622-us-unemployment-benefit-applications-fall-to-346k.html 2013-06-06T12:55:14Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2130968-survey-us-service-firms-grow-faster-pace.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. service firms grew at a faster pace in May, driven by a jump in new orders. But a measure of hiring showed companies added fewer jobs. The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that its index of service-sector growth rose to 53.7 from 53.1 in April. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion. Last month's figure is below the ... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:21:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2130968-survey-us-service-firms-grow-faster-pace.html 2013-06-05T15:21:54Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2130544-ikea-founder-kamprad-leaves-board-post.html STOCKHOLM (AP) — The founder of Swedish furniture giant IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad, will leave the board of the firm that controls the IKEA brand as part of a gradual shift of responsibilities to his son, he said Wednesday. The 87-year-old said the decision to leave the board of Inter IKEA Group is a step "in the generation shift that has been ongoing for some ... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:54:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2130544-ikea-founder-kamprad-leaves-board-post.html 2013-06-05T09:54:58Z