Headlines

Wall Street Climbs as Stimulus Plan Becomes More Likely

U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday as bets rose on the likelihood of a government stimulus package after the release of minutes from the last Fed policy meeting painted a dismal picture of the U.S economy.

Business

Economy's Toll: No Bailout for the Overqualified Jobless

A reality many are going through: Decades of experience, a diverse background, and a college degree . . . but on the job market so long, that you reach far below your previous pay scale. Labor experts confirm that well-qualified, well-educated applicants are easy to come by these days. Accordingly, jobs are more difficult to find.

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Tech Pioneers Forge New Marketing Models

In the world of information technology, Hispanic innovators and risk-takers are at the frontier of some of the Web's most dynamic business ventures. They are forging new marketing models and redefining business-to-business relationships in the vanguard of tomorrow's business environment. Hispanic Business magazine recently caught up with three online entrepreneurs who are leading the way.

Auto Industry

Ford Reports December, Year-End Sales Declines

Ford Motor Co. today reported its sales results for December and 2008. While the company touted its estimated higher market share results, the overall sales numbers were not a cause for celebration.

Caravan Named Most Dog-Friendly Vehicle

Maybe this award will put some bark back in Chrysler's sales: Dogcars.com released its selections for top dog-friendly vehicles, and the Dodge Caravan won the Best In Show Award.

Finance

2009 Forecast: Moderate Optimism

After the financial wreckage of last year, it is bold to forecast this year's performance of the U.S. economy. Even so there is consensus, among moderate optimists, that the economy will rebound during the second half of this year.

Hispanic Arts & Entertainment

WWE Stars Matt Hardy, The Miz and John Morrison Headed to Cable's Mun2

World Wrestling Entertainment's popular ECW show will now be rebroadcast on mun2, beginning Jan. 9 at 10 p.m. That means sports entertainment fans will get a second cable dose of ECW, which currently one of the highest-rated shows on cable's Sci-Fi network. Launched in 2001, mun2 is a bilingual and bicultural cable network in more than 26 million U.S. homes. Geared toward a youthful, trendy audience, the network is part of Telemundo Cable Networks and is a division of NBC Universal.

Politics

Reactions, Suggestions Follow Richardson's Cabinet Withdrawal

When New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson withdrew from the nomination process for Secretary of Commerce, many in the Hispanic political community voiced regret and sadness. However, some organizations are reacting by gearing up to promote other qualified Hispanic leaders as a replacement for this powerful Cabinet post.