Topic: Ralph Lauren

Stocks little changed as earnings fail to inspire

Stocks were little changed on Wall Street Wednesday as recent earnings reports did little to inspire investors. Stocks are consolidating their gains after surging since the start of the year.

Stocks rise in anticipation of Fed meeting

Investors hope an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting will lead to a jump in stock prices. The average of 30 large company stocks has already gained 1.8 percent to start September, a month which is usually dismal for stocks.

Why 'Made in China' is gold for US Olympic team

Ralph Lauren's line of clothes for the US Olympic team was made in China, which has some members of Congress furious. It put the US Olympic Committee in a tough spot. 

Keep Calm What's behind the 'outrage' over Chinese-made US Olympics uniforms?

US Sen. Harry Reid (D) of Nevada suggests that Americans pile up the Chinese-made Team USA uniforms and burn them. But how much does China really 'dominate' the US economy?

Congress fumes over US Olympic uniforms 'Made in China'

Ralph Lauren, an American company, designed US Olympic uniforms. But members of Congress are angry that the US Olympic uniforms were made in China.

Modern Parenthood China adoption diary: A cackling ride on the stork

Part 3 – China adoption diary: Emotion dawns as the reality of a second daughter takes shape on the way to Guangzhou. The adoption agency guide arrives, Grace is delighted with the trove of hotel sample soaps and shampoos, Mom and Dad get ready for first meeting with Madeleine Bao Yi.

Global News Blog Reporters on the Job: On the hunt for disappeared Chinese knockoffs

Staff writer Peter Ford questions a Chinese stallholder about why knockoffs went missing from a market in Beijing, when a man barrels up to him to aggressively video his interview.

Modern Parenthood Disney Princess paint: New way for girls to be fashion victims

Disney Princess paint: Lifestyle branding – from furniture to bedding to clothes – designed to envelope little girls in the cartoon dream is one new way to create fashion victims.

Stocks mixed after Greek worries resurface

After gaining for most of the day, the Dow only finished up 2 points at 12503 Tuesday, as news out of Greece yanked indexes lower shortly before the closing bell.

Stocks rally as Greek debt deal draws near

After falling as much as 60 points earlier in the day, the Dow closed up 5 points, at 12883 Wednesday as Greece appeared to close in on the cost-cutting deal it needs to keep from defaulting on its national debt.

Sweater vests from Rick Santorum: overpriced?

Sweater vests are available from Rick Santorum's campaign for a $100 contribution. But many stores sell sweater vests for less than $50. So where should true conservatives shop?

Trendy threads from waste

Pratibha Syntex could lead in the next textile wave: low-waste, recycled cotton.

Without Steve Jobs, can Apple's 'very strong bench' step up?

Apple can survive financially without Steve Jobs. But does anyone else at Apple have his ability 'to know what people want before they even know they want it'? Some observers say 'visionaries spawn other visionaries.' Others have doubts.

Britain's Prince Harry is coming to America

Prince Harry, third in line for Britain's throne, will play in a charity polo match in New York City this July.

Michelle Obama surprises designer with choice of gown

Wednesday night's State Dinner was the fourth time Michelle Obama chose a gown by Peter Soronen.

Track safer after Nodar Kumaritashvili death, but lugers unhappy

Five elite lugers said Saturday that they were OK with competing the day after Nodar Kumaritashvili's death. But they don't like using the women's start, though it made the track safer. Their comments show how deeply danger is sewn into the fabric of the Winter Olympics.

Cheerful Money

New Yorker writer Tad Friend on the deleterious effects of growing up WASP.

Bolivians worry spat with US could kill jobs

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice suspended a trade deal with Bolivia last week for failure to rein in coca growing. Some 50,000 jobs could be lost.

Reporters on the Job