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Automakers report double-digit US sales increases in April

...demand improving for trucks resulted in a strong showing for small and large pickups in April," said Jesse Toprak, senior analyst for the TrueCar.com auto pricing site.One category that's soaring is small crossover SUVs. Sales rose an estimated...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2013-05-01/automakers-report-double-d
Facebook to overhaul its News Feed

...was probably seeing some internal data that was telling them they needed to do something," said Greg Sterling, a senior analyst for Opus Research.Facebook has been struggling to find the right balance between keeping its fun-loving audience...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2013-03-07/facebook-overhaul-its-news
Auto shows still attract enthusiasts

...the ideal venue for shoppers because they can browse without being pestered by salespeople, says Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst at car buying site Edmunds.com."It's like the circus. It's the only place you can see it under one roof...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/life/autos/2013-01-24/auto-shows-still-attract-enth
Healthier bank industry is helping support a still-sluggish US economy

...2011. Some weak banks have agreed to be bought by stronger institutions to avoid failing, says Robert Clark, a senior analyst at SNL Financial.? Higher capital levels. Banks have boosted their capital, the cushions they hold against...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-07-05/healthier-bank-industry-he
Stocks split less often, meaning many top $100 a share

...buy stocks because they think a higher price means it's more valuable.It's "psychological," says Joe Bell, senior analyst at Schaeffer's Investment Research, about the appeal of triple-digit stocks. He adds, "It's much ado about...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-10-21/stocks-split-less-often-me
Wal-Mart Stores, American Express teaming up to offer reloadable prepaid card

...account. So parents could set up such accounts using Bluebird for their children in college.Madeline Aufseeser, senior analyst at research firm Aite Group, said that what makes this unique is that there are lots of features that come with the...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-10-08/wal-mart-stores-american-e
VW opens plant in Chattanooga

...its history. Analysts say high production is needed if they are to keep pace with competitors.Rebecca Lindland, senior analyst for IHS Automotive, said the best-selling brand in the market, Toyota Camry, is expected to sell 350,000 units...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/life/autos/2011-06-02/vw-opens-plant-chattanooga
Bank of America reports nearly $6 billion profit

...shrank to 2.32 percent from 2.72 percent."I'm not very pleased with the results," said Bill Hassiepen, senior analyst at credit rating agency Egan-Jones Ratings Co. "Core earnings appear very suspect."Other major banks such as...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2011-10-18/bank-america-reports-nearly-
With Nasdaq soaring, is 2012 tech's breakout year?

...your company more productive, you have to turn to the world of technology for that," said Kim Caughey Forrest, a senior analyst with Fort Pitt Capital Group.She said she expects the S&P 500's tech sector to outperform the broader market...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-01-22/nasdaq-soaring-2012-techs-
Dodge brings back Dart with Italian flair

...goes in the high-performance Fiat 500, a 2-liter four and a larger 2.4-liter engine.Rebecca Lindland, the senior analyst for the IHS Automotive consulting firm, said growth in compacts will continue as the segment attracts young first-time...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/life/autos/2011-12-08/dodge-brings-back-dart-italia