Alabama chosen for new Airbus plant
In a multibillion-dollar Defense Department contest, the parent of Airbus chose Mobile Alabama for a planned 600 million aircraft plant. EADS aims to counter Boeing in the KC-330 tanker bid, with an initial engineering center and 150 jobs in 2006. Gulf port advances over three Southern sites amid a cross Atlantic competition.
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Airline fare hikes rise with higher fuel costs
Several U S airlines began summer fare increases citing a surge in fuel costs. American Airlines and United, the two largest carriers, posted higher fares effective immediately, with others matching soon after. The changes could add about twenty dollars per round trip for many domestic and international flights as the peak travel season approaches.
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Morgan Stanley Sees 24 Percent Quarter Profit Drop
Morgan Stanley reported a 24 percent decline in second quarter profit amid weak markets and higher legal costs from lawsuits. The bank is reviewing a potential spin off of its Discover Financial Services credit card unit, a low margin but cash flowing business. Shares slipped 45 cents to close at $50.52 on the NYSE.
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Understanding Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries in Real Estate
David W. Myers explains in his About Real Estate column how credit inquiry types affect mortgage chances. He contrasts hard pulls used by lenders with soft checks that don’t impact scores, noting timing and disclosure differences for home buyers.
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Fireworks vendors say new rules are dud
Douglas County firework sellers face tighter safety rules approved in March. Brian Kelly withdraws Wholesale Fireworks tents near 31st Street Kasold Drive after sales of about $9,000 last year. Jim Pine confirms Pine’s Fireworks will move from a 108-foot wooden stand at Teepee Junction to a fire retardant tent next year.
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Austin Noll
Beat heat without going broke
Energy costs rise with summer usage. The average homeowner may spend about 1500 on energy bills this year, nearly half for heating and cooling, up from 1400. Experts urge energy saving steps from blinds and off peak laundry to regular AC tuneups and proper unit sizing.
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Ameritrade to buy rival TD Waterhouse in deal
Ameritrade Holding Corp will acquire online brokerage TD Waterhouse from Toronto Dominion Bank, rejecting a takeover bid from E-Trade. The merged firm would have about 6 million customers, $1.8 billion in annual revenue, and over $200 billion in client assets, with Joe Moglia as CEO. The deal value was not disclosed.
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Timeshare owners share frustrations and advice
Readers voice mixed views on timeshares with warnings about resale losses and tips for newcomers. John Bredstrand from Vancouver, Washington, urges using the Timeshare Users Group site for reviews and ratings of over 2,000 resorts, noting a $15 first year fee funds site operations and provides owner-sourced resort details and contact emails.
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