http://www.eagletribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/etgtntsnbusiness_story_327112113.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/etgtntsnbusiness_story_327112113.html LONDON (AP) and mdash; World markets rose sharply Monday amid further hopeful signs about the economic recovery. Commodity stocks led the charge, particularly in London, after gold hit another record high. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/etgtntsnbusiness_story_327112007.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/etgtntsnbusiness_story_327112007.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) and mdash; Are you going to be ready for retirement? Retirement-plan ratings firm Fiduciary Benchmarks on Monday unveiled a new index that measures how well 401(k) plans for thousands of companies are preparing their employees. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/etgtntsnbusiness_story_327112037.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/etgtntsnbusiness_story_327112037.html BEIJING (AP) and mdash; Regulators ordered Chinese banks on Monday to control lending and manage risks better amid concern that a rapid, stimulus-fueled credit boom this year might affect the industry's health. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:17:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/etgtntsnbusiness_story_327111736.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/etgtntsnbusiness_story_327111736.html WASHINGTON (AP) and mdash; Home sales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in 2 1/2 years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that home resales rose 10.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.1 million in October, from a downwardly revised pace of 5.54 million in September. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:57:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_327105729.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_327105729.html ANDOVER 172 Haverhill St. Unit 219: Maureen D. Fredrickson to John R. Chen, $298,000 31 Theodore Ave.: Susan H. Reef and Thelma L. Sodnowsky to Constance Taylor, $332,500 BOXFORD 16-b Fuller Lane: Lama Jabr and Aurora Loan Services LLC to Aurora Loan Services LLC, $742,336 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:56:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_327105613.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_327105613.html ANDOVER 265 Andover St.: Holly V. Dargie and US Bank to MERS, $82,000 11 Appletree Ln: Marc W. Comstock and Margaret A. Levasser to Jason A. and Kitja A. MarAve.lias, $671,000 41 Bailey Road: Joel and Joan Zenofsky to Jason P. Welch and Delia Vallejo, $600,000 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_327105537.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_327105537.html ANDOVER 60 Andover St.: Stephen A. and Claudia M. Argereow to Michael L. Cifelli and Kimberly Stearns, $325,000 33 Balmoral St.: David F. and Mary Ellen McDermitt to Daniel W. and Christina A. Cronin, $435,000 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:50:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195814.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195814.html The National Retail Federation has moved to get out ahead of the anticipated frenzy of Black Friday shopping by issuing guidelines to help retailers deal with crowd-control issues. Nobody wants a repeat of last year's post-Thanksgiving tragedy in which a 34-year-old temporary worker was trampled at a New York Walmart, or even the rioting that reportedly ensued last month after a hoax in which a woman offered to buy clothes for customers at a Burlington Coat Factory store in Ohio. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195746.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195746.html I've heard you talk about something you call the Legacy Drawer. What exactly is this, and what goes into it? One of the best ways I know to tell your family how much you love them is by having your financial act together and organized in a central location. The Legacy Drawer is a collection of your essential financial documents in a safe place where they can find them when you die, or if you're sick or disabled. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:20:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195737.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195737.html My partner Jessica and I have spent the last 24 months attending as many musical concerts and events as time will allow. Panic at the Disco, Gladys Knight, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Rhianna, Bruce Springsteen, Maroon 5, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Smokey Robinson, Les Paul, Elvis Costello, The Beatles LOVE (Cirque du Soleil), Jersey Boys, Tony Bennett, a '50s Doo Wop revival, The Cure. And on Nov. 12, we witnessed the great Leonard Cohen. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:10:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195710.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195710.html Nov. 24 METHUEN and mdash; A speed networking event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Rosario 1859 House, 12 Hampshire St. Includes appetizers and beverages. Hosted by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Advance registration and payment required. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:05:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195642.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195642.html BOSTON and mdash; Technicians from seven locally-owned Mr. Handyman franchises donated 152 hours of labor to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans to help improve conditions of their home on Nov. 5. The volunteers installed flooring and built a changing room in the store. Dennis Turmel is the owner of Mr. Handyman in North Essex County. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195853.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195853.html LAWRENCE and mdash; The dream of home ownership is close at hand with a lovely new townhouse condominium on Water Street. The bright new home features three bedrooms, a full and a half bath, a garage and even a deck. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195824.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_325195824.html SALISBURY and mdash; Salisbury Woods, a new townhome community, is conveniently nestled off Route 1, half a mile from the Newburyport Bridge. Once you enter the community it is easy to see why already 45 of these lovely homes are sold. The neighborhood is enhanced by the thoughtful design of the exteriors, the pristine landscaping and lovely woodlands surrounding the property. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:48:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_323114828.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pubiz/local_story_323114828.html NEW YORK (AP) and mdash; AOL LLC, an Internet company struggling to adapt to an advertising-driven economy, is looking to shed more than a third of its work force as it prepares to spin off from Time Warner Inc. next month.