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Tech Stocks Lift Markets

Equity markets rose modestly in New York Tuesday with the strongest gains coming from tech stocks helped by Cisco Systems Inc.'s mega-router announcement.

Business

At Law Firms, What Hard Times?

It is one of life's enduring mysteries: Why are lawyers so well compensated, especially now, when the legal profession is in its worst downturn since the Great Depression?. Perhaps lawyers have a way of making themselves indispensable, even when their clients probably wish they were not.

Auto Industry

Out of Control Prius Helped to Stop by Officer

A California Highway Patrol officer coached the driver of a 2008 Toyota Prius for about 30 miles after the vehicle suddenly accelerated, officials said.

10 Facts About the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

For 2011, Hyundai is addressing those issues with an all-new Sonata. Featuring even more room, improved handling, fresh styling, and a fuel-efficient powertrain the Sonata is promising, while retaining its price advantage. With changes like that, it's no wonder that Hyundai is the fastest growing brand in the U.S.

Finance

Fixer-upper Financing

The word "as-is" can indeed be one scary phrase. Especially when buying a home in today's market where foreclosures and short sales that need fix-up work are plentiful. But a little-known Federal Housing Administration loan program that's been around since 1978 can help take the sting out of "as-is."

Hispanic Arts & Entertainment

Behavior Changes Linked to NCAA Basketball Tournament, Duke Professor Says

Millions of Americans, including President Obama, fill out their "brackets" when the NCAA Tournament field is announced each March, but does that really affect their work? It certainly appears to, at least among a segment of the population who use research libraries, a Duke University professor has found.

Careers
At Law Firms, What Hard Times?

At Law Firms, What Hard Times?

It is one of life's enduring mysteries: Why are lawyers so well compensated, especially now, when the legal profession is in its worst downturn since the Great Depression?. Perhaps lawyers have a way of making themselves indispensable, even ...continue


Politics

UFW, Growers Push for Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Farmworkers

Supporters of immigration reform are making another push to pass a congressional bill that would give undocumented farm workers a path to permanent residency and ultimately citizenship.

Green Economy

Solar company lands stimulus funds

Roseville's Solar Power Inc. said Monday it has received $24.7 million in federal stimulus money and is considering opening a solar-panel plant somewhere in Sacramento County.

HB Rankings

2010 Corporate Elite: Diversity, Vision, Remain Keys to Success

In times of economic turmoil, the importance of the success story transcends the realm of mere human interest. As the U.S. economy struggles to regain its footing in the aftermath of a devastating recession, we look to these stories for optimism and, above all, a little insight. In its annual Corporate Elite edition, HispanicBusiness Magazine again highlights 25 highly successful Hispanic executives, whose stories remind us that, whatever the obstacles, success is within reach.

Technology

U.S. to Ease Software Sanctions, Counteract Censorship

The Obama administration said Monday it will ease some sanctions on Iran, Sudan and Cuba to allow U.S. exports of social-media software to help those countries' citizens "circumvent" government censorship.