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State economic outlook says 'the bottom is in sight'
State revenue officials say Wisconsin's economy is showing signs of a rebound, but the recovery in employment and personal income is not expected to start until 2010.... full story >>> WSJ
Market Basket survey finds 4.4 percent decline in grocery bill
Filling your grocery basket will cost you less than it did a few months ago, overall. But if you like cooking chicken breasts for dinner or munching on cheddar cheese, expect to pay a higher price.... full story >>> WSJ
WISC-TV lays off six employees
CBS affiliate WISC-TV (Ch. 3) has laid off six full- and part-time staffers from various departments, including two on-air newscasters... full story >>> WSJ
Confessions of a Money Manager: July Fourth - halfway mark of a tumultuous year
This year's Fourth of July is not quite as imposing as July 4, 1776. Nonetheless, it marks the middle of the year, and it's a frightening day for those who are jobless and those threatened with joblessness... full story >>> TCT
Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules
In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other... full story >>> TCT
Sony struggling as once revolutionary Walkman hits 30th anniversary
When the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette-tape player delivered music on-the-go -- a totally... full story >>> TCT
Business Beat: Ending a dysfunctional relationship -- with GM
Breaking up is hard to do, but Wisconsin should say goodbye to GM forever. This is a bankrupt company that's been cutting jobs in Janesville for... full story >>> TCT
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Cupcakes selling like hotcakes at Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
It seems cupcakes take the cake when it comes to Madison's taste for sweet treats. Open since May 18, the Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery, 2827... full story >>> WSJ
Anchor BanCorp looks at unloading real estate holdings
Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin, parent company of AnchorBank, wants to unload out-of-state real estate holdings that have been dragging down the company's bottom line.... full story >>> WSJ
Widen Enterprises confirms layoffs
Widen Enterprises President Matthew Gonnering on Thursday confirmed the company laid off 15 percent of its work force this week in a market-driven reduction in one part of its business... full story >>> WSJ
