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The article focuses on the inland port in North Texas, the Alliance Global Logistics Hub which offers unique trade opportunities for global business and diverse growing regional economies. Topics include the logistics hub contributing towards direct and indirect employment, and disposable personal income and providing tenants access to highways and railways.

The article presents information on the finance raised by Fintech startup MoneyTap, the investors were New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Prime Venture Partners, and comments from its owner Bala Parthasarathy.

The article discusses the removal from power of former Chinese Communist Party leader Bo Xilai in early 2012, the subsequent political crisis in China concerning the political clout of the Communist Party, and the impact that the crisis may have on U.S. business. The article presents comments from U.S. legal firm Dewey & LeBoeuf trade expert Alan Wolff.

The articl;e reports on the suggestions to the businesses to promote their products and services. The methods mentioned includes defining the target market and business strategy and looking for shortfalls in rivals promotions and creating ones brand personality and community awareness and using social media.

The article reports on the launch of the campaign, "Spend It!," by Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Escondido City during the 2007 holiday season. This will focus on educating people about the importance of shopping locally. The author states that businesses participating the campaign will be able to download their logos and fliers to the city Web site to incorporate advertising.

Reports on the review directed by U.S. President George W. Bush's top economic adviser Lawrence B, Lindsey of the broad economic effects of a potential collapse of Enron Corp. Connection of Lindsey with Enron; Failure to receive phone calls from Enron executives seeking help; Commencement of the review of the potential impact of Enron's trouble.

The article argues on the lack of economic wisdom of business leaders where success in business do not convey special insight in economic policy and the need to take into account the kinds of feedback that rarely matter in business industry.

The article cites an analysis of business costs in the U.S. Midwest compiled by U.S. research firm Moody's Analytics to state that the Midwest had closed the cost gap with the U.S. South as of 2010.

In this article the author discusses the significance of the unified chambers in maintaining sustainable economy in Tucson, Arizona. He states that unifying the business community is one of the best way to make Tucson a business friendly community. He emphasizes that the Tucson GLBT Chamber of Commerce aims to be the forefront towards growth.

The article reports on the reduction in number of subscribers of services offered by Sirius XM Radio Inc. in the first quarter of 2009. The company saw about 1.7 million in service cancellations among its satellite-radio subscribers. The unstable economic condition and dissatisfactory car sales were cited by the officials of the company as the reasons for the decline. The company experienced a financial loss totaling $236.6 million.

The article reports on the decline in profit and volume of sales of the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever in the first quarter of 2009. It is inferred that the move of Unilever to stop increasing prices as a part of a market strategy of chief executive officer (CEO) Paul Polman did not help to prevent the decline. The unstable economic condition in some countries was cited by Polman as the reason for the performance of Unilever. The company could possibly be interested in acquiring a business unit of Sara Lee Corp., according to analysts.

Compares economic aspects of business and industry in the U.S. and China as of June 10, 2005. Financial difficulties faced by large employers in the U.S. and China; Government intervention in the financial performance of large companies, due to their wide economic impact; Difficulties faced by formerly government-owned industries in China; Plans of General Motors to cut employment due to pension and health benefits costs; Reported financial crisis faced by the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; Potential for China to revalue its currency due to pressure for international industry; Impact of health care costs on industries in the U.S.

Describes the economic status of businesses in the U.S. during the 1980s. Views on the stability of business in the 1980s; Comparison between business trends in the 1990s and the 1980s; Factors which define economic stability.

Focuses on how businesses in the region of Cincinnati, Ohio are dealing with the economic slowdown, as of November 2001. Efforts of some companies to find an alternative to job cuts, including Procter & Gamble and Pilot Air Freight; Statement that the effects of the slowdown have been gradual, but could grow more intense; Rate of unemployment; Attitudes of the newly unemployed, most of whom express optimism about finding another job.

Reports that the United States Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point on May 16, 2001, in the fifth such reduction of the year. Economic slowdown in the U.S.; Statement of the Federal Reserve that its decision was primarily driven by the deteriorating outlook for businesses; Impact on major stock exchanges; How the action was intended to put downward pressure on borrowing costs throughout the economy; Potential impacts on loans and mortgage rates.

Reports on the United States economy as of May 14, 2001. The impact of business spending on the economy; View that executives hold control of the economy; Description of the business cycle.

Presents business-related news briefs from Slovakia as of November 5, 2000. Volume of natural gas transported by Slovensky Plynarensky priemysel company in 2000; Plan of the Ministry of Economy to tender for an advisor for the privatization of Transpetrol company; Reason for the decline of unemployment rate in September 2000; Profit posted by Investicna a rozvojova banka company as of September 2000.

Reports that the United States bond prices rose on August 31, 2000 following reports suggesting economic slowdown. Factory orders decline in July 2000; Business activity from July-August 2000.

Provides economic and business-related news briefs from the Asia-Pacific region as of August 1, 2000. Status of Japanese housing starts in June 2000; Details on the bid of De Beers of South Africa for Australia's Ashton Mining; Views of United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on an agreement between North and South Korea to reopen liaison offices.

Provides economic and business-related news briefs from North and South America as of August 1, 2000. Status of Canada's economy in May 2000; Details on the Mexican central bank's monetary policy; Number of flights canceled by Air Canada due to pilot shortage.

Presents news briefs related to business and economy in Europe as of July 26, 2000. Information on the profit of Italy's Fiat; Agreement between Reuters Group, Equant and Yahoo! to create an information portal service for companies; Postponement of Turkey's first nuclear-power plant.

Focuses on the stock market's impact on Internet companies in July of 2000. How many Internet companies, such as Bottle Rocket, have been forced to scale back ambitions; Comments of Greg Easley, the chief executive officer of Bottle Rocket; How some Internet companies in New York like Brandwise.com have gone under or are barely hanging on; How many companies cancelled plans to go public.

Presents business-related updates in the United States as of June 25, 2000. Parting gift of Justin Industries' John Justin to Berkshire Hathaway's Warren E. Buffett; Funds raised by Thomas Meredith, managing director of the Dell Ventures unit, for Vice President Al Gore's presidential campaign; Timing of the sale of Watch World company to Sunglass Hut.

Reports on the effect of the Internet and information technology on changes in business models and entrepreneurship in Japan. Increase in Japanese start-up companies according to venture capitalists; Details of Japan's corporate structure, which traditionally does not reward risk; Innovations of smaller companies such as V-Sync and Neuromagic; Stock exchanges which have been set up specifically to foster new business enterprises.

Focuses on business reforms in Russia under the administration of President Vladimir Putin. Promises made by Putin during his presidential campaign; Rise in Russia's domestic growth product in 1999; Comparison between the direct foreign investments of Russia with that of Brazil in 1999.

Presents news items on business enterprises in Europe. Purchase of the shares of Formula One Management by EM.TV & Merchandising; Information on the restructuring plans of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines; Increase in consumer prices in the euro zone.

Reports the investment made by United States businesses on computers, software and other technological products. Growth of technological spending in 1999; Impact of computers on the economy.

Reports that in 1999 DaimlerChrysler had a 12.3 percent increase in its revenues. Increases also seen in operating profits; Other financial statistics of the automobile manufacturer.

Profiles Eduardo Cojuango, a business magnate in the Philippines. His return to the Philippines after years in exile; Reasons he was exiled; Size of his enterprise which includes plantations, mills, and factories; How other businessmen are returning to the area; Concerns being raised regarding the influence of these men on the local economies.

Discusses issues relating to profits as of May 1999. Suggestion that many investors care less about a company's being in the black than about its ability to win turf in what has become a giant land grab; Mention of a new disdain for profits; Reaction from several sources.

Reports on first-quarter 1999 earnings reports for United States companies which suggest that the profit drought may be over. Rise in operating earnings per share for the first 250 of the Standard & Poor's 500; Industries which experienced huge turnarounds; How a move by the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to brake the US economy would affect profits.

Reports on the second-quarter loss suffered by Lockheed Martin Corp. for 1999. Factors behind the losses; Developments within the company; Drop in the stock prices of the company in New York Stock Exchange composite trading; Increase in the second-quarter net income of General Dynamics Corp.

Presents world news briefs on business as of October 2, 1999. Demand made by creditors in Ecuador; Reason for the increase in imports in South Korea; Decline in the unemployment rate in Japan.

Reports on the economic growth in France. Contribution of business expansions on the French economy; Employment rate status; Consumer spending on domestic products.

Details that the small and mid-size firms are where the action is for the Japanese economy. Uncertainty whether positive economic signs will last; How the Japanese economist, Tadashi Nakamae, advises caution; How a tougher labor market prompts some to take risks, contributing to rising growth rates.

Discusses how investors are flocking to fund Internet companies in Europe. Warnings in 1998 that Europe's risk-averse venture capitalists were going to miss out on the Internet boom; Corporate investors pouring millions into early-stage European Internet deals; How seed-stage funding has been growing; Caution by critics of the dangers of overfunding startups.

Presents an update on business-related issues in Europe as of December 22, 1998. Details on the stake acquired by Deutsche Bank from EFG Eurobank; Condition of the shipment of German goods abroad in 1998; Information on Svenska Cellulosa's acquisition of Rexam.

Presents an update on business-related issues in Asia as of December 22, 1998. Condition of Hong Kong's consumer prices; Details on the United States' agreement to pay Pakistan to clear the dispute over the F-16 fighters; Forecasts on Honda Motor's sales for 1998.

Focuses on Bank of Japan's survey of business conditions in the country in the last quarter of 1998. Diffusion index of manufacturers in the country as of October 1, 1998; Figures on corporate sales and profits.

Looks at the economic conditions of businesses in Latin America. Agreement signed by Tubos de Acero de Mexico or Tamsa with CVG Tubos Industriales & Petroleros; Merger deal between Amber Energy and Alberta Energy; Negotiation between Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux and Sociedad Comercial del Plata.

Presents news briefs on business and commerce in Latin America. Policies implemented by Jamil Mahuad, president of Ecuador, to reduce the country's budget deficit; Decision of BCH, a Spanish bank, to temporarily stop investment in Latin America; Success of Venezuela to sell 70 percent of its regional electricity company.

Presents news briefs on business and commerce in Asia and the Pacific. Problems facing Hong Kong, China with its gross problematic assets; Measures taken by Hong Kong to fight currency speculators; Speculation that China will devalue its currency; Formal authorization of the construction of the railway that will link Kowloon and New Territories in Hong Kong.

Reports on the global connection between world business and money markets in 1997. How turmoil in one region can impact another; The powerful geopolitical force of economics; Why the United States is not immune to the problems facing other countries; The role that a powerful national economy can play in preventing financial disaster; How US analysts are responding to the October 27, 1997 selloff; Outlook for further problems occurring.

Looks at the report of State Comptroller H. Carl McCall predicting that Wall Street, tourism and computer services as the strongest business sector in New York City's continued economic expansion. Employment status in 1997; Bonuses of Wall Street; Job and income growth for 1998.

Assesses the impact of the reversion of Hong Kong to China on the freewheeling capitalist ways of Hong Kong. Brief overview on the business conditions in Hong Kong; Evaluation of the stock market price index in Hong Kong; Views of several chief executive officers on the economic reforms in Hong Kong.