Headlines

U.S. Stocks Gain as European Debt Fears Ease

U.S. stocks regained ground Wednesday as concerns about European debt eased. Demand for Portuguese and Polish bonds assuaged fears from a day earlier that some European banks had understated their holdings of potentially risky government debt.

Business

Embers of European Debt Crisis Reignite

Renewed fears about European banks and borrowing rattled markets Tuesday as investors rediscovered Old World financial problems they thought had been quelled in mid-summer.

Hispanic Business Magazine

100 Fastest Growing Companies, 2010

As a group, the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies brought in a heady $10.9 billion in revenue in 2009 — more than double the $4.7 billion they posted in 2005.

Auto Industry

Ferrari Goes Green with Hybrid 612 Scaglietti

Ferrari has jumped onto the green bandwagon with a hybrid version of the 612 Scaglietti that is said to cut fuel consumption by a third and will make its debut at next year's Geneva Motor Show.

Increase in Labor Day Travel Projected

The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates a nearly 10 percent increase of Americans who will be traveling at least 50 miles away from their homes this weekend.

Finance

Gold Settles at Record High on European Bank Worries

Gold futures on the COMEX Division of the New York Mercantile Exchange ended much higher and closed at a new record high on Tuesday, amid worries over the health of the European banking system.

Hispanic Arts & Entertainment

Halle Berry Spotted Dating Olivier Martinez

Halle Berry has been spotted in Paris on a wild motorcycle date with Olivier Martinez, her co-star in 'Dark Tide' a movie currently in production in France.

Careers

Severe Shortage of Skilled Workers Could Stall Economic Growth

Manpower Inc. , a leader in temporary staffing, says that unless businesses, governments and trade associations work together to develop to alleviate talent shortages, future economic growth will suffer. ...continue

Politics

Rahm Emanual Among Many Who Might Replace Daley

The looming retirement of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley opens the door to remaking the city's political landscape. Here's a look at many of the local players who could have a stake in the 2011 city election.

HB Rankings

100 Fastest Growing Companies, 2010

As a group, the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies brought in a heady $10.9 billion in revenue in 2009 — more than double the $4.7 billion they posted in 2005.