'Furious 7' film shows off sharp new Imax laser technology

LOS ANGELES — Deeper blacks, brighter whites, even bigger screens and better sound. When the high-speed action sequel "Furious 7" debuts this weekend, audiences at Hollywood's famous TCL Chinese Theatre will see every tire skid and fistfight in Imax's...

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

GoDaddy shares debut with jump following high pricing

NEW YORK — GoDaddy shares are jumping in their market debut after the Web hosting company known for racy TV commercials priced its initial public offering above expectations. The stock rose $6.15, or 31 percent, to $26.06 in morning trading, well above...

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

Hot cars at the New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK — The New York International Auto Show opens this week with a mix of mainstream sedans and glitzier models from automakers across the globe. With a nod to everyday car buyers, a handful of new midsize cars are being introduced, including the...

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

US stock indexes extend slide in morning trading

Major U.S. stock indexes veered lower in morning trading Wednesday, as investors considered what a pair of disappointing economic reports on manufacturing and jobs could mean for corporate profits. Health care stocks were among the biggest decliners....

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

Cisneros Media Distribution aims for co-prods, format sales

Miami-based Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD), the content distribution arm of Venezuelan media giant Cisneros Group, is pushing for more co-productions and format sales in the international marketplace. Spearheaded by Marcello Coltro, executive VP of...

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

Survey: US businesses add 189k jobs in March

WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses slowed their pace of hiring in March, a private survey found. The slowdown raises questions about how much of an impact falling oil prices, a stronger dollar and harsh winter weather have had on dampening economic growth....

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

Labor group says agreement reached on gas pipeline

BOSTON — A group representing unionized construction workers says it has signed an agreement with the company that plans a $5 billion underground natural gas pipeline through southern New England. The Massachusetts Building Trade Council announced Wednesday...

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

US construction spending falls for second month in February

WASHINGTON — U.S. construction spending slipped for the second month in February, pulled down by a drop in single-family home building. Construction spending fell 0.1 percent in February after a revised 1.7 percent drop in January, the Commerce Department...

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

US manufacturing slows as orders and hiring weaken

WASHINGTON — U.S. factories expanded last month at a weaker pace, with orders growing more slowly and hiring essentially flat. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, said Wednesday that its manufacturing index slipped...

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More

McDonald's revamps grilled chicken to cut ingredients

NEW YORK — McDonald's says it's simplifying its grilled chicken recipe to remove ingredients people might not recognize, marking the latest sign the company is rethinking its menu to keep up with changing tastes. The company says it expects the new...

23.14 | 0 komentar | Read More