US wholesale prices fall 0.7 pct., most in 3 years

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER| AP Economics Writer|Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

WASHINGTON — Sharp drops in fuel and food costs reduced a measure of U.S. wholesale prices in April by the most in three years. Outside those volatile categories, inflation stayed tame.Read more

Penney seeking $1.75 billion to help ‘stabilize’ ailing retail chain

By Barry Shlachter| barry@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

The new leadership promises a return to promotions and the St. John’s Bay brand beloved by once-loyal customers.Read more

First proton radiation treatment center in DFW will break ground

By Jim Fuquay| jfuquay@star-telegram.com|Tuesday, May. 14, 2013

The $105 million facility is expected to treat its first patients in early 2016.Read more

North Texas new car sales up 15.3 percent in April

By Sandra Baker| sabaker@star-telegram.com|Tuesday, May. 14, 2013

In the first four months of 2013, consumers bought nearly 118,000 cars in Tarrant, Dallas, Denton and Collin countiesRead more

Airport taking on $366.5 million new debt

Staff and wire reports|Tuesday, May. 14, 2013

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DFW Airport will carry some of the highest debt among airports this year.Read more

Penney says it’s changing Bangladesh contracting practices; Dickies says that information is proprietary

By Barry Shlachter| barry@star-telegram.com|Tuesday, May. 14, 2013

Bangladesh Building Collapse

The scorecard is mixed on how U.S. brands are dealing with the garment factory disasters that have claimed thousands of lives in Bangladesh since 2005, including more than 1,000 in a recent building collapse.Read more

Long-time Lockheed employees to head up jet fighter program

By Yamil Berard| yberard@star-telegram.com|Tuesday, May. 14, 2013

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FORT WORTH — Roderick “Rod” McLean is named vice president and general manager of the F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group.Read more

Texas House honors Barnett Shale pioneer George Mitchell

By Jim Fuquay| jfuquay@star-telegram.com|Monday, May. 13, 2013

SELF MADE MITCHELL

The resolution recognizes Mitchell’s work developing production techniques that have led to a jump in U.S. oil and natural gas output.Read more

Dell board committee seeks more info on Icahn plan

By TOM MURPHY| AP Business Writer|Monday, May. 13, 2013

Dell-Acquisition

Dell board members say they need more details from investor Carl Icahn if he wants them to seriously consider his latest challenge to Michael Dell's $24.4 billion plan to take the computer maker private.Read more

US retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER| AP Economics Writer|Monday, May. 13, 2013

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WASHINGTON — Lower-priced gas allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers remain resilient in the face of higher taxes and could continue to drive economic growth this spring.Read more