Third Boeing 747-8 freighter makes first flight EVERETT The third and final Boeing 747-8 Freighter to take part in the new jets flight test program has flown for the first time. [More] Associated Press | March 18
Frontier: Things arent that bad Frontier Financial Corp. is appealing a federal order that brands the bank as critically undercapitalized. Bank officials said Wednesday that Frontiers future isnt nearly as bleak as the picture painted by regulators. [More] By Amy Rolph
Herald Writer | March 18
Economic mixed bag: No inflation but little hiring WASHINGTON — The picture of an economy growing modestly without producing inflation yet struggling to create jobs emerged from government reports today. [More] By Christopher S. Rugaber
Associated Press | March 18 WTO rap on Airbus subsidies expected The Boeing Co. and Airbus are bracing for next weeks decision on the first half of their epic dispute over plane subsidies, when the World Trade Organization is expected to confirm findings that European governments unfairly financed... [More] Herald Staff and Associated Press | March 18 Current account deficit rises to $115.6B in 4Q WASHINGTON The current account trade deficit widened in the fourth quarter, reflecting an improving economy, but the imbalance for all of 2009 fell to the lowest point in eight years. Economists believe the deficit will increase in 2010 but... [More] By Martin Crutsinger
Associated Press | March 18 FDIC to decide on ending guarantee WASHINGTON — The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said today the agency will decide soon whether to end a government guarantee for special deposit accounts in banks used by businesses. [More] Associated Press | March 18 Porsche takes top spot in dependability study NEW YORK Porsche shot to the top of a closely watched study of long-term vehicle dependability, overtaking U.S. and Japanese rivals, J.D. Power and Associates said Thursday. [More] By Dan Strumpf
Associated Press | March 18
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Affordable art pays off for husband-and-wife team LOS ANGELES Angie Myungs and Ted Vadakans dreams of having careers in the arts hit them right in the wallet. In a good way. [More] By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Los Angeles Times | March 18