/business/ Action News: Business News en-us Copyright 2010 Newport Television LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:01 GMT Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:17:58 GMT Business News http://www.centralmediaserver.com/wtev/rss_cbs47.jpg /business/ 117 49 15 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Continental-asks-to-be-exempted-from-delays-rule/QifN7VPcK0ifjD2-8kxmKw.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Continental-asks-to-be-exempted-from-delays-rule/QifN7VPcK0ifjD2-8kxmKw.cspx?rss=5 Continental Airlines has asked regulators for an exemption from new rules to punish airlines for long tarmac delays. Business News Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:29:39 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Mortgage-rates-still-below-5-percent/D_4Rert9bkWHbb8uhJ728Q.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Mortgage-rates-still-below-5-percent/D_4Rert9bkWHbb8uhJ728Q.cspx?rss=5 Mortgage rates held below the 5 percent threshold for the third straight week as the Federal Reserve prepares to end a program that has kept rates near record lows. Business News Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:23:08 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Third-Boeing-747-8-Freighter-makes-first-flight/3JQrbvmDIESHyYeR3_Kwhw.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Third-Boeing-747-8-Freighter-makes-first-flight/3JQrbvmDIESHyYeR3_Kwhw.cspx?rss=5 The third and final Boeing 747-8 Freighter to take part in the new jet's flight test program has flown for the first time. Business News Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:21:24 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/FedEx-3Q-profit-more-than-doubles/qHXT4QLSNk6q1AYwXSx9SA.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/FedEx-3Q-profit-more-than-doubles/qHXT4QLSNk6q1AYwXSx9SA.cspx?rss=5 FedEx is indicating the global economic recovery is gaining steam. Business News Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:23:29 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Report-British-Airways-union-back-in-talks/d4-f7MrEvU-zhIEn4BpL2w.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Report-British-Airways-union-back-in-talks/d4-f7MrEvU-zhIEn4BpL2w.cspx?rss=5 A British news agency says that British Airways Chief Executive Willie Walsh is again talking with the union representing cabin crew staff, who are poised to strike on Saturday. Business News Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:21:55 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Barnes-Noble-makes-CEO-shift/6UHYpozbeEuTwn_wKus04Q.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Barnes-Noble-makes-CEO-shift/6UHYpozbeEuTwn_wKus04Q.cspx?rss=5 Barnes & Noble is moving the president of its Web site into the CEO position, replacing Steve Riggio. Business News Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:32:39 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Porsche-takes-top-spot-in-dependability-study/T52kqaYmcECTk-H8Wjuyrw.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Porsche-takes-top-spot-in-dependability-study/T52kqaYmcECTk-H8Wjuyrw.cspx?rss=5 Porsche has shot to the top of a closely watched survey of long-term vehicle quality. Business News Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:16:11 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Ford-shares-hit-five-year-high/TMJxNVb0ikWbbpqncqpZAw.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Ford-shares-hit-five-year-high/TMJxNVb0ikWbbpqncqpZAw.cspx?rss=5 Shares of Ford Motor Co. surged to a five-year high Wednesday after a ratings agency upgraded the automaker's debt and said Ford has the potential to improve its finances even... Business News Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:30:00 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Nike-profit-rises-helped-by-improved-sales/3N2Ihp_d1EyLADMhxOO83g.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Nike-profit-rises-helped-by-improved-sales/3N2Ihp_d1EyLADMhxOO83g.cspx?rss=5 Nike says stronger sales helped more than double the athletic shoe and clothing company's third-quarter profit. Business News Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:44:33 GMT http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Kraft-to-cut-salt-in-its-North-American-foods/iCcEG7I0dEmgn2txkavMgg.cspx?rss=5 http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/business/story/Kraft-to-cut-salt-in-its-North-American-foods/iCcEG7I0dEmgn2txkavMgg.cspx?rss=5 Kraft Foods says it will cut the salt in its products sold in North America by an average of 10 percent over the next two years as food makers try... Business News Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:52:57 GMT