Flextronics to shutter Pinellas site
The Palm Harbor plant falls victim to the general economic slowdown. Hundreds of jobs will be lost.
Report dissects slump's impact on the country
The effects will be varied and widespread, with tourism-based areas taking it on the chin.
UAL busy spending millions on luxury jets
While United Airlines was telling Congress two weeks ago that it might go bankrupt without a bailout, its parent, UAL Corp., was wiring $11.25-million to a French airplane manufacturer as a down payment on an order for 30 business jets.
Security virtuoso faces a new test
Wackenhut Corp. is reserved about the future, despite increased demand.
Reports highlight economy's ongoing struggles
Manufacturing and construction spending continue to slide, and consumer spending falls short of expectations.
Greenspan speeds ahead
WASHINGTON -- In the wake of the terrorist attacks, Alan Greenspan, the Federal Reserve chairman, has counseled Congress and the Bush administration not to rush ahead with an economic stimulus plan, saying the government should take a little time to assess the scale of the economic damage.
Business Today
SEC FINES TAMPA COMPANY: The chief executive of 21st Century Satellite Communications has agreed to pay a $25,000 fine in connection with charges that the Tampa company sold unregistered securities.
