News money 2008-06-10 Andanh.com

Apple unveils faster iPhone, lowers price Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:28:00 EST
The iPhone will soon be $200 cheaper -- and come with satellite navigation, faster Web access and other features including corporate e-mail support -- but higher monthly service charges are likely to erase the savings.

Bid to raze arena site awarded Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:28:00 EST
The Cincinnati company originally selected to raze buildings for a downtown arena was chosen yesterday to complete the job, despite objections from competing firms.

Union to vote on GE Appliance Park job-cut proposal Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:29:00 EST
Union workers at GE's Appliance Park will vote tomorrow on a proposal to eliminate 183 jobs from the plant's payroll through early retirement.

Gasoline prices meander higher Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EST
The national average retail price for gasoline climbed above the $4-a-gallon mark yesterday, and analysts say consumers are likely to continue to pay more as distributors and retailers respond to last week's unprecedented oil price rally.

Business People Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:25:00 EST
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Q: What is predatory lending? Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:29:00 EST
A: Predatory lenders charge high interest rates, high prepayment penalties and other high and unnecessary fees, according to the Kentucky Real Estate Commission.

Union car haulers walk out in 15 states Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:31:00 EST
About 1,250 Teamsters-represented employees of car hauler Performance Transportation Services walked off their jobs yesterday -- driving automakers to find other carriers to move vehicles from plants to dealer showrooms.

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