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Reports the drop of electric prices in New York. Drop of retail electric bills in July 2001; Comparison of retail electric costs with pre-deregulation level of costs; Result of deregulation of wholesale electric markets to electric prices in 2000.

Focuses on the rise of energy costs in New York state following the deregulation of the electric industry. Accusations that Key-Span Energy overcharged its price for energy reserves; Claims by the New York Independent System Operator (ISO) against Key-Span; Plans of the ISO to maintain a price cap on energy reserves.

Reports on the strategy of radio station operators to realign its sales forces to increase advertising rates in New York. Growth in radio advertising sales as of September 1999; Efforts to keep advertising rates higher by minimizing competition between sister stations; Consolidation trend in the radio broadcasting industry.

Reports that banks in New York City have cut its loan rates for smaller firms. Cut in the loan rate of Network Event Theater; Competition among New York banks; Traditional premium paid by small companies.

Focuses on the impact of the sale of three plants of the Consolidated Edison Co., on New York City's electricity costs. Revenue expected to be generated from sale; Location of plants to be sold; Impact of sale on electricity consumption costs of residents and businesses alike; Comments from Barry Abramson, an energy equities analyst at PaineWebber; Identity of possible bidders. INSET: Power auction.

Focuses on the expense of travel for corporate travel managers while highlighting Andrew W. Menkes, head of global travel for Republic National Bank. Contrast of the fare he pays to go from New York to Texas with that of his mother's from Texas to New York; Comments from Michael Barry, director of client services for the business travel consulting group of American Express; Prediction of the cost of travel to increase in 1998 in the United States. INSET: Keeping tabs on travel.

Reports business developments in New York. Drop of office rent charges in midtown Manhattan; Rejection of the bid of Comcast on the acquisition of the cable television operation of AT&T Corp.; Appointment of Robert Becker as chief executive of the Internet research firm Jupiter Media Metrix.

Opinion. Comments on the impact of the cost of electric power on Faberware Corp.'s plan to move out of the Bronx, New York City. Number of jobs affected; Low earnings; Proposed industry deregulation and revision in the state's onerous gross receipt system.

Reports on the decline in workers' compensation rates. Causes of cost reduction; Reduction of fewer injuries in the workplace; Cost controls; 1993 legislation; Reforms sought by employers; Includes repeal of 1972 Dole vs. Bow decision; Impact of decision on employers.

Presents selected retail leasing asking rates in Manhattan as of August 28, 1995, according to a survey conducted by the New Spectrum Realty Services Inc. Price per square foot.

Anticipates a subway fare hike in New York, N.Y., in 1995. Impact of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's proposed cuts on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's budget.

Reports on the decision of Hertz Corp. to increase its car-rental rates and on the failed attempt of the division of Ford Motor Co. in New Jersey to increase prices. Planned percent of increase by Hertz.

Reports on the alliance of mailing houses, advertising agencies and publishers in New York City to endorse a 10.3% increase in postage rates in 1995. Opposition; Incentives to mailers; Rate classes.

Reports on the opposition to movie theater Cineplex Odeon's policy to charge $2 for its Worldwide Cinemas on West 50th Street, New York City. Ticket policy a promotional gamble; Concept aimed at buoying performance of theater.

Reports on a US Supreme Court decision allowing car rental company Hertz Corp. to bring suit against New York City for trying to ban the extra fees the company charges for customers in the city. Necessity of increased rates; Law mandating that vehicle's owner is liable for the actions of its driver.

Analyzes the trends in the Detroit area's office-vacancy rates through June 1995. Performance of The Haymon Co. in Troy and CB Commercial in Southfield; Details. INSET: Southfield landlords optimistic, by Paul Gargaro..

Discusses the likely action by the Senate on the proposed 25 percent ceiling on interest rates on Michigan credit issues. Views expressed by Senator and Financial Services Committee Chairman, Michael Bouchard and other proponents; Response of Rick Gamber, executive vice president of the Lansing-based consumer group.

Reports on the benefits of computerized mail processing systems for large companies in the background of increase in postal rates. Views of Tom Shimko Vice President of US marketing for Pitney Bowes Mailing Systems on mail processing systems featuring computer software; Results of Gallup Poll on companies; Postal service discounts; Facilities available in the Detroit area. INSET: Automation helps get the message across..

Reports on the increase in interest rates in mortgage-banking and mortgage brokerage in Detroit, Michigan. Impact of such increase in the industry; Percentage of increase in interest rates; Procedure for applications for mortgage refinancings; Industry's shift in marketing target as a result of increase in interest rates; Mortgage bankers' optimism for the growth of the industry.

The article reports that under a fiscal 2010 budget approved by the U.S. Senate, medicaid providers reimbursement rates would decline 8 percent from 2009's original levels. Lori Latham, vice president of political and public affairs for the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, has stated that the cuts are unacceptable. It is stated that the rate cut in the Michigan Department of Community Health budget would produce state general fund savings of $94.9 million.

This article reports that SBC Communications Inc. has filed a request with state regulators to more than double the wholesale rate it charges competitors in Michigan.SBC contends the current rates deplete funds needed to maintain and improve its network.The new rate request is slightly lower than the $34 SBC sought in September 2002.

Forecasts the real estate industry in the United States for 2002. Impact of the increase in building and office vacancies on the rental rate; Adequacy of offices and industrial space; Decline in construction projects.

Focuses on the impact of lower mortgage rates in Michigan. Increase in the number of applications at Washtenaw Mortgage; Expectation of increased revenue of Franklin Mortgage Funding; Details on the business strategy of Washtenaw Mortgage.

Reports the decreasing cost of cell phones with the switch from Ameritech Wireless to Cingular Wireless in Detroit, Michigan. Percentage of the decrease; Comparison of cellphone service plans between December 2000 and January 2001; Impact of acquisitions and mergers of telecommunication companies on the decrease.

Focuses on the Detroit, Michigan City Council's approval of water rate increases for the city.

Presents the results of a study conducted by the Association of National Advertisers on advertising agencies' use of commission-based payments. Labor-fee and incentive-based setups; Hierarchical structures; Management issues; Comments from industry executives.

Presents the office and industrial leasing rates in Detroit, Michigan. Tenants; Asking price; Occupancy date; Owner; Broker.

Reports on the occupancy and rental rates of Detroit, Michigan's suburban office market as of July 11, 1994. Comparison with 1993 figures; Net absorption.

Presents the results of a survey of Detroit, Michigan cable franchises. Lack of cut in cable television rates supposed to occur under a federal law passed to curb rates; 8 percent increase in rates; Response of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).