Avon Lake businesswoman Tomie Patton named Top 10 Northeast Ohio Women
Lorain business woman Tomie Patton of Commerce Benefits Group in Avon Lake is chosen as a winner among the Top 10 Women Business Owners of Northeast Ohio and will be honored at a May 24 luncheon in Cleveland. She leads an insurance administration firm based in the former Sparkle grocery store space on Lake Road and emphasizes time commitment for success.
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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia posts larger first quarter loss
The New York company reported a first quarter loss of 20.26 million dollars as revenues fell to 44.49 million, about 20 percent worse than a year earlier and below analysts’ expectations. Leadership moves aim to distance from Martha Stewart after her 2004 conviction with a projected next quarter loss and ad page declines.
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Americans borrow more in March with record consumer credit
The Federal Reserve reports consumer credit rose 3.4 percent in March, adding $5.71 billion to a record $2.02 trillion. Revolving credit climbed 4.1 percent to $2.58 billion while nonrevolving credit rose 3 percent, up $3.13 billion. Greenspan says households remain able to meet obligations barring a period of broad weakness.
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Gasoline prices rise for fifth straight week in Ohio
The American Automobile Association reports gas prices climbed six cents to 1.89 per gallon in Northeast Ohio marking a yearly peak. The five week rise totals 14 cents from 1.75 on April 2. Prices are 51 cents higher than last year with crude at near 40 dollars a barrel.
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This Week's Gas Prices Dip to National Average
Gas price survey shows the national average at 1.87 dollars this week. Local stations vary, with some offering discounts and others charging near the cap as demand shifts.
Bank shares surge on bid talk for NCF
National Commerce Financial Corp stock rose 13 percent on a report that SunTrust Banks and Fifth Third Bancorp are bidding to buy the Memphis based holding company. The Financial Times cited anonymous sources saying the lenders seek at least 6 billion dollars. SunTrust and Fifth Third declined to comment.
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