Tobacco executives quickly find tax loophole
With a simple marketing twist, tobacco companies are avoiding hundreds of millions of dollars a year in taxes by exploiting a loophole in President Barack Obama's child health law.Bills would help bulk buyers of condo units
Lawmakers will consider measures dealing with bulk purchases of condos, property insurance deregulation and adjustments to property taxes that sponsors say will help spur home sales.Spirit disobeys unwritten Washington rule by badmouthing regulator
Most U.S. airlines quietly complied with U.S. rules that took effect Jan. 26 requiring them to include mandatory taxes and fees in published fares. Spirit Airlines took a different approach.Firm sued for advising clients to invest in Ponzi scheme
A New York law firm has been sued for fraud and breach of contract by a woman who claims the firm advised her to place substantial funds with a money manager who was operating a Ponzi scheme.Rich take from poor as U.S. subsidy law funds luxury hotels
The landmark Blackstone Hotel in downtown Chicago, which has hosted 12 U.S. presidents, opened in 2008 after a two-year, $116 million renovation. Inside the Beaux Arts structure, built in 1910, buffed marble staircases greet guests spending up to $699 a night for rooms with views of Lake Michigan.Top fund manager says there are plenty of reasons to be bullish
Nick Thakore, Putnam Voyager manager discusses his reasons for believing in stocks, even when the economy is on extremely shaky ground.Pandora IPO will reward backers three years after near-failure
Larry Marcus and Peter Gotcher's early bet on Pandora Media appeared to be a bust three years ago when the business was buried in music-royalty fees. Now they're preparing for its debut as a public company.Sun Capital principal faced competition in acquisition of Tamarac company
Aaron P. Wolfe oversaw Sun Capital Partners's acquisition of Arch Aluminum & Glass for $63.5 million.Banks divided on value of social media
Although cutting edge social media and the conservative world of banking may seem like an unlikely marriage, SunTrust Bank has launched an approach that is producing some promising resultsSEC alleges developer diverted investor money
Federal regulators say Robert Falor, who's ambitious plans to convert several Miami Beach hotels were hurt by the real estate downturn, used investor money to fund a luxury lifestyle.Trending Stories
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