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When someone mentions investing and history in the same sentence, some might think the only relation between the two topics is that we can look back to see how the financial markets have done.

Sales is one of those words that many people have a love-hate relationship with: they love closing deals but hate the stereotype of the hard-sell salesperson.

North Carolina is on tap to benefit from $759 million in grants and loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will bring rural communities up to snuff when it comes to such things as high-speed internet.

The director and co-founder of Risk Management Advisors LLC recently explained that a shift in the industry is happening where America is gaining for captive insurance companies as compared to before.

North Carolina has scored some economic development wins lately, including plans by biotech and electric vehicle companies. Now, JPMorgan Chase is adding its name to the list.

Toyota Motor North America is investing $2.5 billion in a North Carolina plant in the Triad, where it will build batteries for electric vehicles.

Compared to some cities, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding its own when it comes to home sales.

Darnell Tillett, a North Jersey Uber driver, noted that one of the best things about working part-time for Uber is that he feels like he always has extra money in his pocket.

As a state that has part of its pension funds under BlackRock's management, South Carolina might want to consider whether BlackRock’s strategy aligns with what its citizens want.

Nebraska’s pension funds managers probably have their eyes on Texas and West Virginia in light of concerns over BlackRock Inc., the investment firm that handles part of the pension funds in many states.

West Virginia once had approximately $2.1 billion of its state pension funds managed by BlackRock, Inc., but it recently decided to leave that money management firm because the state is at odds with BlackRock’s investment strategy.

A new tool will help Arizona residents measure the actual financial impact rising gas prices are having on their income.

If you're on the road in Arizona and you see a truck with no driver, brace yourself to see more, because they apparently are going to be the wave of the future.

Ace Hardware is adding a new store to its chain, with Strand Ace Hardware holding its grand opening Friday through Sunday in Manteca, California.

Ace Hardware is adding a new store to the chain, with Vegas Valley Ace Hardware in Las Vegas set to have its grand opening this weekend.

Consumers’ Research is alerting investors, states like Florida as well as individuals, that BlackRock's investment strategy could ultimately hurt the average U.S. consumer.

When you’re a broadcaster and you make a living with your voice, you really don’t want it cracking -- nor do you want to have attacks of coughing or the sniffles.