Posted on · A new Obama administration initiative will make it tougher for employers to use the threat of deportation to discourage immigrant workers from reporting labor law violations. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · President Obama has announced plans to cut U.S. oil imports by one-third of 2008 levels by 2025. Andrew Schneider reports.
Posted on · A new study by the Pew Charitable Trusts shows the U.S. has dropped to third place in attracting global investment in clean energy. Andrew Schneider reports.
Posted on · Former Enron executive Rex Shelby was sentenced to two years probation for insider trading. Andrew Schneider reports.
Posted on · Ellington Field is often overshadowed by Houston's larger commercial airports, Bush Intercontinental and Hobby. But the former Air Force base is a hive of new activity. That's drawn the interest of one of the world's leading centers of aeronautical education. From the KUHF Business Desk, Andrew Schneider reports.
Posted on · A new report indicates the energy industry will soon have to start paying more to attract and retain key employees. Andrew Schneider reports.
Posted on · The Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster is forcing Japan back on more traditional fuel sources. Andrew Schneider reports on what that means for the natural gas market.
Posted on · Last year, Forbes Magazine singled out the Houston Technology Center as one of ten technology incubators that are changing the world. Walter Ulrich, president and CEO of the center, joins Andrew Schneider on this week's "Bauer Business Focus" to talk about the center's efforts to transform Houston into a hub of high technology
Posted on · The Texas State Comptroller and Comerica Bank are holding a community outreach event in Houston today to help local residents track down and recover unclaimed property. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · Japan now estimates the damage to its economy from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster could top $300 billion. Andrew Schneider reports on how that damage is filtering through to the local economy.
Posted on · A new study projects the greater Houston area will add more than 235,000 jobs by 2015. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · Anadarko Petroleum has announced a $1.6-billion joint venture with the Korea National Oil Corporation to develop Anadarko's assets in the Eagle Ford Shale. Andrew Schneider has the story.
Posted on · Civil wars and nuclear disasters on the other side of the world have an instant effect on companies right here in Houston. Latha Ramchand, Interim Dean of the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business, joins Andrew Schneider on this week's "Bauer Business Focus" to talk about risk management, as well as about her vision for the school.
Posted on · Spring starts next week, but it's never too early for teenagers to start looking for summer jobs. Andrew Schneider reports the competition this year is likely to be fiercer than ever.
Posted on · Japan's multiple disasters are presenting a threat to Houston manufacturing. Andrew Schneider reports.