New Analysis Provides Upgraded Outlook for Las Vegas Housing Market – CNBC
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Mar 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Concord Group, a premiere real-estate advisory firm, has just completed its re-examination of the Las Vegas housing market and is forecasting market growth by 4Q 2011–an indication the …
NV Energy postponing big coal-fired plant near Ely – CNBC
LAS VEGAS – Nevada’s major electric utility said Monday that it will postpone building a big coal-fired power plant in the northeast corner of the state because of increasing environmental and economic uncertainties. NV Energy Inc.’s $5 billion coal … More…
“Benjamin Button,” “Slumdog” lead Oscar nominees – CNBC
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” a costly drama that took decades to make, led the field of Oscar contenders on Thursday, while Heath Ledger became only the sixth actor to get a posthumous nomination. “Benjamin Button,” for which Brad Pitt … More…
Ballmer Opens New Windows, Beats Microsoft Drum – CNBC
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took the stage in Las Vegas Wednesday night to kick off the annual Consumer Electronics Show, the first time he has delivered the prestigious opening keynote address, a role filled by his colleague Bill Gates for the last …
Pops & Drops: Las Vegas Sands, Research In Motion – CNBC
Pops & Drops: Las Vegas Sands, Research In MotionCNBC, Englewood Cliffs – 6 hours agoFind out why shares of Las Vegas Sands and Research In Motion popped while AT&T and Tyson Foods dropped. Las Vegas Sands (LVS) popped 20%. …