SEC charges city of Miami with civil securities fraud

July 21, 2013 

SEC charges city of Miami with civil securities fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday accused the city of Miami and its former budget director of playing financial "shell games" with city bank accounts, charging them with civil securities fraud for allegedly misrepresenting city finances to bond investors.

 Use of temp workers on the rise

July 21, 2013 

Use of temp workers on the rise

The use of temporary workers is surging again -- a trend that's typically seen as a sign that the economy is strengthening but that companies are uncertain how long and strong the growth will be.

 Construction jobs up in New Jersey

July 19, 2013 

Construction jobs up in New Jersey

Aided by low interest rates and Sandy's recovery, New Jersey's economy is preparing to get a boost from a group that has been slumbering for at least five years.