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Florida Economy's Bounceback Is Real

An economic forecast from Wells Fargo released Wednesday says Florida's economic recovery is for real, but it's just not very exciting.

Hispanics Drive New Trend in Retail Leasing

Specialty grocers serving the Hispanic community have played a big role in filling some empty and underutilized retail spaces in San Diego County.

Microsoft Names Amy Hood as CFO

Microsoft Corp. today announced that Amy Hood is its new chief financial officer, succeeding outgoing CFO Peter Klein who will remain at Microsoft through the end of June.

Minn. Exports Saw Record Year in 2012

Minnesota exports set a record last year of $20.6 billion, led by growth in products sent to Canada, China and Mexico.

McDonald's Skids on Bird Flu Fears; Wendy's Revenue Rises

McDonald's had another rough month as sales at restaurants open more than a year slid in April, while competitor the Wendy's Co. announced rosier financials Wednesday.

Wendy's Q1 Earnings Met Expectations

Wendy's reported that its first-quarter net income fell 83 percent from the same period a year ago, which included a gain of $18 million on the sale of an investment. Adjusted earnings met expectations.

Fusion-io Announces Shakeup

Fusion-io Inc. today announced that Shane Robison is its new chairman, CEO and president, effective immediately.

Ex-Vandals Coach Akey Sues University of Idaho

Robb Akey, fired as the Vandals' football coach with four games left in the 2012 season, has filed suit against the University of Idaho and other parties.

Health-care Firms Top List for CEO Turnover

Buy-outs, scandals, illnesses and simple departures have thinned the ranks of chief executive officers at U.S. health-care firms in 2013, an employment firm said Wednesday.

Deadline Approaching in Tennessee for SBA Working Capital Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes that June 3 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans.

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Minnesota

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private Nonprofit Organizations in Minnesota that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low -interest rate disaster loans.

Does Mining Industry Pay Its Fair Share?

When legislators examined a mining tax bill last week, they swarmed their legal counsel with questions that stemmed from confusion about what is fair and what is possible within the state's constitution when it comes to taxing mining.

Miami Home Prices up 8.6 Percent From Year Ago

Home prices across greater Miami rose 8.6 percent in March 2013 from a year earlier, according to data firm CoreLogic.

Tommy Bahama Buys Canadian Operations

Tommy Bahama, which expanded last year to several Asia Pacific markets and is based in Seattle, now has its sights set on Canada.

Consumer Credit Climbed in March

Consumer borrowing rose in the first quarter of 2013, although credit card debt was little changed, the U.S. Federal Reserve said.