http://www.EDGEnewengland.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2013 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:17:27 -0400 http://www.EDGEnewengland.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Business/Finance/newengland http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144793 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=videos&sc3=&id=144793 CBS News' Ben Tracy reports on an inventor whose idea for an artificial limb design was borne out of his own experience losing his lower leg in a sporting accident. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144790 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144790 Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer that had fallen behind the times. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144789 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144789 The stock market is edging higher in midday trading, led by small-company shares. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144787 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144787 Despite its disappointing stock market performance, Facebook has delivered strong financial results. Net income increased 7 percent to $219 million in the most recent quarter, compared with the previous year. Revenue was up 38 percent to $1.46 billion. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144785 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144785 Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year, while government spending declines at a faster rate, according to a survey of business economists. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144780 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144780 The price of silver was the standout mover in financial markets Monday as it took a hammering for the second trading session in a row, even as stocks remained relatively solid amid hopes over the U.S. economy. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144700 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144700 Bloomberg LP, the financial news and information service, says it's appointing Samuel Palmisano, the former CEO of IBM, as an independent advisor on its privacy and data standards. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144696 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144696 The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144695 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144695 Encouraging news about the U.S. economy helped push stock prices higher on Wall Street Friday. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144665 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144665 Apple says its customers have downloaded more than 50 billon applications from its App Store since its launch in 2008. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144623 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144623 Two conservative religious groups say they were also the subject of unusual scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144530 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144530 Nokia Corp. has unveiled its first Lumia smartphone with a metal cover, low-light camera features and new social network apps. But the new model failed to impress markets, sending the company's stock down. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144528 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144528 BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry that is designed for emerging markets. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144527 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144527 Stock indexes are moving higher in early trading on Wall Street as a record-breaking advance on the stock market got moving again. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144503 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144503 Detroit is broke and faces a bleak future given the precarious financial path it's on, according to a new report out by the city's state-appointed emergency manager. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144501 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144501 Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes while paying less for gas. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers may help boost economic growth again this spring. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144465 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144465 Abercrombie & Fitch's controversial CEO has come under fire once again for comments he made in 2006, where he said he doesn't want uncool or overweight women to wear his clothes. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144445 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=videos&sc3=&id=144445 A 408-foot spire has been secured to the top of the new World Trade Center, which will make the building the tallest in the U.S. Charlie Rose reports. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144442 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144442 The dollar soared above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years Friday, driven by aggressive credit-easing aimed at reviving Japan's sluggish economy and improved U.S. economic figures. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewengland.com/?144441 http://www.edgenewengland.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144441 Japanese consumer electronics giant Panasonic Corp. on Friday reported a near-record net loss of 754 billion yen ($7.5 billion) for the fiscal year through March due to restructuring costs and slumping sales. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST