Posted on · The last few years have shown plenty of industries once thought recession-proof are anything but. Alcohol may be one of the few exceptions. Professors Kevin Simon and Glenn Cordúa of the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management join Andrew Schneider on this week's "Bauer Business Focus" to talk about alcohol and the industry behind it.
Posted on · The Houston Purchasing Managers Index is showing a seventeenth consecutive month of growth for the local economy. Andrew Schneider reports.
Posted on · Houston-based power company says it may have to file for bankruptcy if it can't meet certain earnings requirements by its creditors this year. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · The price of oil continues floating well over $100 per barrel as civil war rages in Libya. But as Andrew Schneider notes — the violence is doing little to disrupt global supply.
Posted on · Subway has passed McDonald's to become the world's largest restaurant chain. Andrew Schneider looks at what McDonald's is doing to attract more customers.
Posted on · Professional staffing firm Manpower is releasing its latest state and local employment surveys this morning. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · High oil prices may be setting the stage for a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector. Andrew Schneider reports.
Posted on · Government investigators recently issued a report, stating that onboard electronics played no role in the runaway acceleration of several Toyota cars and SUVs. That still left other potential problems, such as gas pedals getting tangled in floor mats. Last week, the company recalled another 2 million vehicles, pushing the total number of recalls to 10 million. Partha Krishnamurthy of the Bauer College of Business joins Andrew Schneider on this week's "Bauer Business Focus" to talk about how publicity over the recalls has affected the company and its brand.
Posted on · Three Democrats are joining House Republicans in an effort to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from issuing climate change rules. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · Google has pulled 21 apps for the Android smartphone from its company store. The search firm determined the apps contained malware planted by hackers. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · The Supreme Court has ruled yesterday that corporations cannot claim personal privacy to shield documents from Federal Freedom of Information Act requests. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · The outlook for Texas manufacturing is improving. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · Business bankruptcies in the Houston area appear to be easing. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo opens on Tuesday. Rodeo president and CEO Skip Wagner joins Andrew Schneider on this week's "Bauer Business Focus."
Posted on · A national survey indicates small business confidence is on the rise for the first time in at least a year and a half. Andrew Schneider has the story on the outlook for Texas.