http://www.ajc.com/business/ Latest articles for the Business section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:01:44 GMT 2010-02-10T11:01:44Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-names-bastian-to-295327.html?cxtype=rss_business Delta Air Lines president Ed Bastian is joining the board of directors of the company. In addition to serving as president, Bastian was chief executive of Delta's Northwest Airlines operation up until the two airlines completed their merger transition into a single carrier at the end of last year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:51:10 GMT kyamanouchi@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-names-bastian-to-295327.html Kelly Yamanouchi 2010-02-09T23:51:10Z http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-re-books-affected-295212.html?cxtype=rss_business Anticipating the storms forecast for the Northeast, Delta Air Lines reduced its flight schedule into those markets and re-booked passengers,  spokesman Anthony Black said Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:45:33 GMT gcoffee@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-re-books-affected-295212.html Gertha Coffee 2010-02-09T23:45:33Z http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-gets-limited-approval-295343.html?cxtype=rss_business Delta Air Lines won government approval for a slot-swap deal that would strengthen its presence at New York's LaGuardia Airport, but it says conditions placed on the deal by regulators are too onerous and it may ditch the plan. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:38:49 GMT kyamanouchi@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-gets-limited-approval-295343.html Kelly Yamanouchi 2010-02-09T23:38:49Z http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/energy-efficiency-bill-would-294937.html?cxtype=rss_business Trade unions like it. Republicans like it. Democrats have signed on. It would put people to work. It would help the environment. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:32:00 GMT jtharpe@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/energy-efficiency-bill-would-294937.html Jim Tharpe 2010-02-09T23:32:00Z http://www.ajc.com/business/sec-names-rhea-digham-295299.html?cxtype=rss_business Rhea Kemble Dignam next month will become the Atlanta-based regional chief for the Securities and Exchange Commission . Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:13:19 GMT mkanell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/sec-names-rhea-digham-295299.html Michael E. Kanell 2010-02-09T23:13:19Z http://www.ajc.com/business/agco-s-profits-slide-295210.html?cxtype=rss_business AGCO's fourth quarter profit fell 35 percent as weak global demand for its farm equipment took its toll. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:01:20 GMT pcpaul@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/agco-s-profits-slide-295210.html Péralte C. Paul 2010-02-09T23:01:20Z http://www.ajc.com/business/soda-makers-plan-more-295208.html?cxtype=rss_business The beverage industry says it wants to be more upfront with its calorie labeling. Michelle Obama wants kids to slim down and get healthy. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:48:05 GMT jmcwilliams@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/soda-makers-plan-more-295208.html Jeremiah McWilliams 2010-02-09T22:48:05Z http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-confident-in-asian-295074.html?cxtype=rss_business After losing its bid for a partnership with Japan Airlines, Delta Air Lines contends that its own enlarged route network still will allow it to compete strongly in Asia. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:04:40 GMT kyamanouchi@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-confident-in-asian-295074.html Kelly Yamanouchi 2010-02-09T22:04:40Z http://www.ajc.com/business/spectrum-brands-announces-acquisition-295205.html?cxtype=rss_business Spectrum Brands, the consumer products company that exited bankruptcy protection in August, said Tuesday it is acquiring Russell Hobbs in an all-stock deal. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:04:40 GMT pcpaul@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/spectrum-brands-announces-acquisition-295205.html Péralte C. Paul 2010-02-09T22:04:40Z http://www.ajc.com/business/coca-cola-goes-abroad-295043.html?cxtype=rss_business It was a rough year for the American consumer, but it ended pretty well for Coca-Cola Co. The Atlanta-based company posted fourth-quarter financial results that pleased Wall Street, despite an unsteady U.S. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:25:47 GMT jmcwilliams@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/coca-cola-goes-abroad-295043.html Jeremiah McWilliams 2010-02-09T20:25:47Z http://www.ajc.com/business/cousins-ends-year-in-295046.html?cxtype=rss_business There aren't a lot of good deals in the commercial real estate market now,  Larry Gellerstedt, CEO of Atlanta-based Cousins Properties said Tuesday, but the company hopes to start seeing attractive opportunities in the next 12-18 months. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:16:34 GMT gcoffee@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/cousins-ends-year-in-295046.html Gertha Coffee 2010-02-09T20:16:34Z http://www.ajc.com/business/ritz-residences-await-pricing-294889.html?cxtype=rss_business The posh Ritz Carlton Residences continue to hang in limbo as the developer and lender negotiate unit pricing, Post Properties executives said during a fourth quarter conference call Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:39:06 GMT mshaw@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/ritz-residences-await-pricing-294889.html Michelle E. Shaw 2010-02-09T18:39:06Z http://www.ajc.com/business/soda-labels-to-include-294729.html?cxtype=rss_business Getting in line with First Lady Michelle Obama's call for businesses to help encourage healthier kids, non-alcoholic beverage companies today announced sweeping changes to their labeling. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:17:09 GMT jmcwilliams@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/soda-labels-to-include-294729.html Jeremiah McWilliams 2010-02-09T17:17:09Z http://www.ajc.com/business/coca-cola-won-t-294637.html?cxtype=rss_business The world’s most recognizable brand has chosen some Olympic athletes that most Americans wouldn’t recognize to promote itself at the Vancouver Olympics. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:14:01 GMT jmcwilliams@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/coca-cola-won-t-294637.html Jeremiah McWilliams 2010-02-09T16:14:01Z http://www.ajc.com/business/coca-cola-s-sales-294436.html?cxtype=rss_business Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. said this morning that it ended 2009 on a high note despite a tough economic environment and falling sales in its North American backyard. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:02:23 GMT jmcwilliams@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/coca-cola-s-sales-294436.html Jeremiah McWilliams 2010-02-09T14:02:23Z http://www.ajc.com/business/coke-places-olympic-bet-294529.html?cxtype=rss_business The world’s most recognizable brand has chosen some Olympic athletes that most Americans wouldn’t recognize to promote itself at the Vancouver Olympics. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:35:25 GMT jmcwilliams@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/coke-places-olympic-bet-294529.html Jeremiah McWilliams 2010-02-09T13:35:25Z http://www.ajc.com/business/down-dow-closes-below-294439.html?cxtype=rss_business The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in three months Monday on nagging concerns about debt loads in Europe. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:26:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/business/down-dow-closes-below-294439.html Tim Paradis 2010-02-09T13:26:12Z http://www.ajc.com/business/prius-model-put-on-294526.html?cxtype=rss_business Toyota is recalling about 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose its global plans for a fix as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety problems. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:25:27 GMT http://www.ajc.com/business/prius-model-put-on-294526.html Yuri Kageyama 2010-02-09T13:25:27Z http://www.ajc.com/business/ups-says-it-may-294022.html?cxtype=rss_business UPS warned that it is close to starting layoffs of at least 300 pilots, but also said it is still working with its pilots union to avoid the job cuts. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:48:30 GMT kyamanouchi@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/ups-says-it-may-294022.html Kelly Yamanouchi 2010-02-08T22:48:30Z http://www.ajc.com/business/foreclosure-notices-could-climb-294056.html?cxtype=rss_business The number of published foreclosure notices in the 13-county metro area rose in February and will likely rise again in March, according to according to data from Alpharetta-based Equity Depot. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:47:51 GMT mshaw@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/foreclosure-notices-could-climb-294056.html Michelle E. Shaw 2010-02-08T21:47:51Z