Fry's, Safeway prepping for possible strike » Saturday, November 7
In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting meat.

Mass. officials push $9m footbridge for Kraft lots » Saturday, November 7
The Patrick administration plans to use $9 million in stimulus funds for a Foxborough footbridge connecting two parking lots that belong to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

Decatur companies aim high with green plane parts » Saturday, November 7
Several Decatur industries are taking off as a result of the green revolution, and suppliers of a new generation of passenger jets are among those reaching the highest altitude.

Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be » Saturday, November 7
It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

Chinese premier: Africa trade push is 'selfless' » Saturday, November 7
China's premier stressed Saturday that his country's push to boost already burgeoning trade ties with Africa was "sincere and selfless," as the Asian powerhouse battled criticism its quest for natural resources was at the expense of the...

Holiday airfares close to last year and climbing » Saturday, November 7
If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court » Saturday, November 7
With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.

Court ends tobacco company payments in Md., Pa. » Friday, November 6
North Carolina's highest court ruled Friday that three cigarette companies no longer have to make payments to tobacco farmers in Maryland and Pennsylvania under a decade-old settlement.

Cardiologist and Boston Sci exec Baim dies at 60 » Friday, November 6
Dr. Donald Baim, a renowned cardiologist and medical device executive, died Friday following surgery to treat a form of cancer, his family said in a statement. He was 60.

Banks in Ga., Mich., Minn., Mo., Calif. closed » Friday, November 6
Regulators on Friday shut banks in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and California, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 120 amid the struggling economy and a cascade of defaults on loans.

Berkshire Hathaway says 3Q profit triples to $3.2B » Friday, November 6
Paper gains on derivative contracts helped Berkshire Hathaway Inc. triple its third-quarter profit as its insurance businesses did well, but Warren Buffett's company said Friday that many of its other operating businesses struggled.

Sector Snap: Airline shares rise » Friday, November 6
Airline stocks rose Friday as oil prices tumbled, easing the carriers' fears over jet fuel costs.

Mesa Air says United didn't extend deal » Friday, November 6
Mesa Air Group Inc. said Friday that United Airlines did not extend an agreement under which Mesa operated 26 regional jets for the larger carrier.

Earnings Preview: Ticketmaster 3Q results seen up » Friday, November 6
Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc., the nation's largest ticket seller and proposed merger partner of Live Nation Inc., is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Monday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion...

Earnings Preview: Live Nation 3Q seen lower » Friday, November 6
Live Nation Inc., the world's biggest concert promoter and proposed merger partner of Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc., is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Monday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion...

Hyatt underwriters buy additional 5.7M shares » Friday, November 6
Hyatt Hotels Corp. said Friday that underwriters of its initial public offering have exercised their option to buy 5.7 million more shares of common stock at $25 apiece.

You've seen the TV ads. So what is Ally Bank? » Friday, November 6
Its TV and print ads poke fun at the bait-and-switch tactics of other banks. Its interest rates on CDs have been the most generous in the industry.

Farm markets in Louisiana » Friday, November 6
Farm market reports from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture:
LIVESTOCK: Weekly summary of Louisiana livestock markets held for the week ending Nov. 6.

Live Nation-Ticketmaster deal vote set for Jan. 8 » Friday, November 6
In a tacit acknowledgment of a delay in their plan to combine, Live Nation Inc. and Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. said in filings Friday that a shareholders meeting to approve the deal is set for Jan. 8.

Oil settles lower after US unemployment report » Friday, November 6
Oil prices tumbled Friday after the government said the U.S. unemployment rate topped 10 percent for the first time since 1983.