http://www.EDGEwashington.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2013 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Sun, 19 May 2013 03:07:13 -0400 http://www.EDGEwashington.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Business/Finance/washington http://www.edgewashington.com/?144700 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144700 Bloomberg LP, the financial news and information service, says it's appointing Samuel Palmisano, the former CEO of IBM, as an independent advisor on its privacy and data standards. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144696 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144696 The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144695 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144695 Encouraging news about the U.S. economy helped push stock prices higher on Wall Street Friday. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144665 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144665 Apple says its customers have downloaded more than 50 billon applications from its App Store since its launch in 2008. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144623 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144623 Two conservative religious groups say they were also the subject of unusual scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144530 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144530 Nokia Corp. has unveiled its first Lumia smartphone with a metal cover, low-light camera features and new social network apps. But the new model failed to impress markets, sending the company's stock down. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144528 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144528 BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry that is designed for emerging markets. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144527 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144527 Stock indexes are moving higher in early trading on Wall Street as a record-breaking advance on the stock market got moving again. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144503 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144503 Detroit is broke and faces a bleak future given the precarious financial path it's on, according to a new report out by the city's state-appointed emergency manager. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144501 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144501 Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes while paying less for gas. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers may help boost economic growth again this spring. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144465 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144465 Abercrombie & Fitch's controversial CEO has come under fire once again for comments he made in 2006, where he said he doesn't want uncool or overweight women to wear his clothes. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144445 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=videos&sc3=&id=144445 A 408-foot spire has been secured to the top of the new World Trade Center, which will make the building the tallest in the U.S. Charlie Rose reports. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144442 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144442 The dollar soared above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years Friday, driven by aggressive credit-easing aimed at reviving Japan's sluggish economy and improved U.S. economic figures. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144441 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144441 Japanese consumer electronics giant Panasonic Corp. on Friday reported a near-record net loss of 754 billion yen ($7.5 billion) for the fiscal year through March due to restructuring costs and slumping sales. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144439 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144439 It's the first time YouTube is introducing all-you-can-watch channels that require a monthly fee. The least expensive of the channels will cost 99 cents a month but the average price is around $2.99. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144412 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144412 AOL Inc. said Wednesday that its first-quarter net income jumped 23 percent, helped by an increase in global advertising revenue. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144411 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144411 Spending on prescription medicines in the U.S. fell for the first time in decades last year, slipping as cash-strapped consumers continued to cut back on use of health care services. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144410 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144410 Sony Corp. is back in the black for its fiscal fourth quarter, recording a 93.9 billion yen ($948 million) profit, with big help from a weaker yen that boosts overseas earnings. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144353 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144353 A landmark immigration bill in the Senate is facing a critical trial - whether it can survive hundreds of amendments from the left and right and still emerge relatively intact. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgewashington.com/?144352 http://www.edgewashington.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144352 Stocks are edging lower on Wall Street in early trading, a day after the Dow Jones industrial average closed above 15,000 for the first time. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 EST