Local News
Sort by: Featured Most recent Most read Most commented
2136 results total, viewing 1911 - 1920
Consumer confidence in U.S. decreases more than forecast
Confidence among U.S. consumers fell more than forecast in March as Washington’s budget battle soured Americans’ views of the economic outlook. more
War College Museum earns spot on ‘Most Amazing University Museums’ list
The U.S. Naval War College Museum in Newport was one of six university museums in the United States to make college ranking website Best Colleges Online’s list of the “30 Most Amazing University Museums,” the publication said Wednesday. more
| 5/8/13
R.I. leading indicators stagnant in March
An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators produced by Providence Business News and e-forecasting.com held steady from February to March with a reading of 122.2. more
| 5/3/13
Jobless claims in U.S. plunged more than forecast last week
Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. plunged more than forecast last week unwinding a surge caused by the Easter holiday and spring break at schools. more
StepStone adds 4 new properties, 3 new hires
StepStone Hospitality, a Rhode Island-based hospitality management company, has added four new managed properties to its portfolio in the past three months that has so far resulted in three new jobs here. more
U.S. stock futures rise on earnings before service-industry data
U.S. stock futures rose, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell the most since November, as investors awaited earnings on companies from Walt Disney Co. to Expedia Inc. and a report on service-industries growth. more
Business activity in U.S. unexpectedly picked up in Feb.
Business activity in the U.S. unexpectedly expanded in February at the fastest pace in almost a year, a sign the manufacturing industry is poised for growth. more
RIPIRG: R.I. receives ‘D-’ for transparency
Rhode Island has received a “D-” grade for government spending transparency in the fourth annual report from the R.I. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund. more
| 3/26/13
U.S. payrolls rose in January after jumping at end of 2012
Hiring increased in January after accelerating more than previously estimated at the end of 2012, evidence the U.S. labor market was making progress even as lawmakers quarreled over the federal budget. more
Oil extends 7-week gain as U.S. durable goods orders jump
Oil extended a seven-week gain in New York as orders for durable goods in the U.S. jumped, adding to optimism that an economic recovery will boost fuel demand. more
« Prev | 1 … 189 | 190 | 191 | 192 | 193 | 194 | 195 … 214 | Next »
Calendar
PBN Hosted
Events

Celebrate RI's many exceptional women at PBN's Business Women Awards luncheon May 30th at the Providence Marriott. Reserve your seat today!
Advertisement
National
Local
Latest News