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Car parts maker TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. said Wednesday that subsidiary TRW Automotive Inc. priced a previously announced offering of $250 million of senior unsecured notes.
Shares of Fortinet Inc. priced higher than expected at $12.50 each ahead of the computer security company's planned initial public offering Wednesday.
Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking equipment, said Monday it will sell three series of senior unsecured notes worth a total of $5 billion.
Plenty of publicly traded banks have issued more stock this year to raise cash and bolster balance sheets damaged in the credit crunch. Now, a Texas bank, PlainsCapital Corp., is seeking to go public to repay government bailout funds in what would be the first initial offering by a U.S. bank in more than two years.
Intensifying competition in wireless pricing, Sprint Nextel Corp. will offer unlimited domestic calls to other mobile phones regardless of the recipient's service provider.
Cablevision Systems Corp. on Wednesday said it priced a $900 million private placement of debt.
Do Americans overpay for cellular service? Consumer-oriented organizations answered a forceful "yes" in a July federal filing with the FCC.
Propane supplier Inergy LP said Thursday it priced 3.5 million shares at $27.80.
AT&T said today it is modifying its upgrade policy for the new iPhone after existing customers of the popular device protested the $200 price difference they would have to pay if they wanted the new iPhone 3Gs, due out Friday.
In a sour economy, you can pad your budget by cutting out cable, trips to restaurants and vacations. But you can't cut out food.
The Battle of the Bust is over, and consumers have triumphed.
The Federal Communications Commission is fining nine cable TV operators for attempting to thwart its investigation of a practice in which analog channels were transferred to a more expensive digital tier, leaving some customers without access.
In a Dec. 10 story about generic drug pricing, The Associated Press reported that the drug Flomax treats overactive bladder. It has been studied for that use, and doctors are allowed to prescribe it for that use. However, the drug is approved by the FDA only for men with difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate.
Finally, a little good health care news for consumers: U.S. prices for generic prescription drugs, which already cost as little as one-third what their brand-name cousins do, have been getting cheaper and likely will keep doing so.
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson has doubled down on his half-billion dollar bet this fall on Las Vegas Sands Corp. in a plan intended to keep the casino company from defaulting on its debt and falling into bankruptcy.
The Federal Communications Commission has opened an investigation into the pricing policies of major cable operators and Verizon Communications Inc.
Andy Daniel thought he had found a terrific airfare from San Francisco to Miami for Christmas. Instead, he found a terrific disappointment.
Circuit City Stores Inc. has started offering the same prices in its stores as on its Web site in an effort to beef up its rapport with customers in hopes of increasing store traffic and sales, the company said Tuesday.
General Motors Corp. said Wednesday it is extending its employee-pricing discount through the end of the month, saying the program's two-week run has been highly successful.
Chrysler LLC is raising prices by an average 2 percent on most of its remaining 2008 vehicles in response to rising costs of steel and other raw materials.
The board of directors of The Associated Press gave final approval to a new pricing plan Thursday that will overhaul how the news cooperative's services are packaged and sold to its newspaper members.
U.S. automobile prices could rise significantly in the near future because of industry restructuring and rising raw material and regulatory costs, General Motors Corp.'s chief financial officer said Tuesday.
Microsoft Corp. said it will release three versions of its Office 2008 for Mac suite in January, with the most expensive of the bunch aimed at creative professionals overwhelmed by the task of organizing their digital media files.
Sony Corp. slashed the price of its current PlayStation 3 by $100, or 16.7 percent, and introduced a high-capacity model in an effort to spur sales of the struggling video game console. Starting Monday, the current 60 gigabyte model will cost $499, down from $599.
Windows 7 official pricing announced, limited pre-orders start tomorrowMicrosoft just laid out the Windows 7 pricing grid for us, and here's the big takeaway: Vista and XP users will need to pony up $119.99, $199.99, or $219.99 on October 22 to score their Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate upgrade, and those of you who want a full re …
Nolans Victorious In Lawsuit vs. Ocean Spray: This One's For You, JimWe've provided analysis of the lawsuit between Jim & Theresa Nolan, their company, The Nolan Network, and Ocean Spray. If you haven't seen it, do read the original story published in Pundit sister publication, PRODUCE BUSINESS which provides an overview of the dispute.
SF Giants Test Dynamic Ticket PricingTech Dirt reports that the Giants are testing a move from static to variable ticket pricing. Under the test, prices for baseball games would vary according to factors such as demand, weather and the starting pitcher.
Interesting statistics for year 2008. Text rip-off in USA present as well: - 2,5 trillion messages sent worldwide ( up 32 % ) - relative price in the period of 3 years went from 10 to 20 cents - industry consolidation: from 6 major carriers to 4
Office Depot Employees Blowing The Whistle On Outright ScamsFor many years, there have been stories of various shady online electronics (especially camera) retailers (many of whom are based in the same neighborhood in Brooklyn).
Britain Charges More For Burial Of Corpse Of Obese PeopleLondon, England - Relatives of newly deceased obese Britons will have to pay an extra $105.50 in burial fees for their kin to be accommodated in the cemetery at Houghton Regis, Beds which has limited space.
Nintendo Hesitant About DSi PricingThe Nintendo DSi is the successor to the Nintendo DS Lite. It is currently available in Japan and will be released in North America and Europe this year.
Travellers 'ripped off' by cost of Wi-Fi access, says studyHolidaymakers and business travellers are paying too much for internet access when abroad, and are left baffled by misleading and confusing pricing policies, a study suggests
Nearly 30% Of Books Sold For The Kindle Are Now Above $9.99It's been a little over a year since Amazon released the Kindle, and now publishers are finally getting the chance to set their own pricing on ebook editions.
Health Care Prices - Price Transparencyinformative article on healthcare pricing in the U.S. and it's lack of transparency.
Alcohol Taxes Have Clear Effect on Drinking - New Study Reports Re-analyses of Over 30 Years of ResearchExcerpt: With many local and national governments currently debating proposals to raise alcohol taxes, a timely new study published online today in the February edition of Addiction journal finds that the more alcoholic beverages cost, the less likely people are to drink.
Stealth Price Increases On Consumer Products All sorts of corporations are instituting stealth price increases these days by shrinking product content while holding up prices. Skippy peanut butter, for example, ought to change its name to Skimpy.
Why are Video Games So Expensive? The Truth About Game Cost With the news of higher losses at every major publisher this year, many fans wondered if the cost of video games today is too prohibitive at a most often price of $60 for current gen systems. Playing a bit of devil's advocate, here's the breakdown.
Get the Best Price with the 15-to-20 Percent RuleNBC's Today Show web site rounds up tricks for talking anyone into anything, whether you're negotiating over price, persuading your spouse, or influencing co-workers.
Why we bill by the hourIn the last month or so, I have had a ton of calls with prospective clients. All the calls inevitably wind their way to "price". Most want a bid for a project and that's where the fun begins.
Today Medicare pays 'usual and customary'; Why Not Also Consider How Much Value the Patient Receives?For help, Medicare turned to William C. Hsiao, an economist at Harvard's School of Public Health who had devised a system for calculating the "relative value" of various medical services.
Die Broke: Spend 'til the EndYou work while you're young to provide for the day when you may not be able (or willing) to work any longer. If you don't save enough, you may find yourself unable to lead the life you want in retirement.
The American Way of DebtOur current credit crisis exists because everyone involved was looking for easy money. They wanted to get rich quickly. Banks see perpetual borrowers as an evergreen revenue source. Borrowers look upon credit as "free" money.
40 Great Money TipsCNNMoney has posted a gallery of money tips from 40 "great minds", ranging from Derek Jeter to Tim Ferriss to Burton Malkiel. Each participant provided an anecdote about the best piece of financial advice they ever received.
Hidden Price Increases at the Grocery StoreFood inflation is a hot topic in the United States right now. I think we're all beginning to realize that the things we love cost more. But some of us would rather pay the increased price than have manufacturers try to hide the inflation with packaging.
TelecomTV - TelecomTV One - NewsSimilar treatment for mobile and fixed line termination pricing
Rock Band Will Cost You Your First Child In EuropeWe thought $160 - $180 was bad here in the States, but Europe, I'm so sorry... Blame the weak US Dollar.
Home sale tips from the five worst marketsSelling a house in today's weak market can be tough, but in the nation's five worst major markets, it's survival of the fittest. In Phoenix, Las Vegas and Miami, vacant condos and foreclosure properties have flooded the market, depressing prices.
5 Tips to Sell Your HomeIn today's sluggish market, the prospect of selling your home can be daunting and extremely stressful.
6 Ways Stores Trick YouIt's one of life's ironies that retailers try to lure you into their stores with low prices, only to do everything in their power to make sure you spend more than you intended once you're inside. It's important to understand these methods so you don't fall for them.
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