Nov 4th, 2008 · The end of the election season means the end of election ads on local television stations. And while that may be good news for viewers, it's bad news for TV stations' budgets. Add to that, the economic downturn which is squeezing local stations.
Oct 21st, 2008 · Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez depends on oil for half the government's revenue, and almost all of its export earnings. As oil prices rose to historic highs, Venezuela's spending increased accordingly. A continued drop in oil revenue, could put a major pinch on Chavez' ambitious social programs.
Oct 20th, 2008 · A dispute between retired NFL players and their union heads to federal court Monday for a trial about money. More than 2,000 former players filed a class-action lawsuit against the NFL Players Association charging the union breached a contract that would've supplied the players with millions of dollars in licensing revenue.
Oct 17th, 2008 · Massachusetts has watched its tax revenues shrink in response to the slow economy. Now Gov. Deval Patrick has proposed painful cuts to state services.
Oct 17th, 2008 · California sold $5 billion in short-term bonds this week. State officials need the cash to pay the bills until they collect tax revenues in the spring. Standard & Poor's analysts had put the deal on credit watch because of the freeze in credit markets.
Sep 12th, 2008 · Airlines are adding a range of new fees for beverages and pillows and blankets to earn more revenue. They're deploying in-flight credit and debit card devices to bolster such transactions. And some carriers are scrapping their music and entertainment systems to save money.
Sep 9th, 2008 · Tech guru Mario Armstrong talks with Renee Montagne about Google's new "Chrome" Web browser. They also discuss how Google might benefit from entering the browser business and taking on Microsoft.
Aug 21st, 2008 · Gene Upshaw, former NFL star and head of the NFL Players Association, has died at 63. Upshaw was considered one of the most powerful union bosses in the country. We look back on what he did for free agency and revenue sharing.