SHARE:
Monday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Factory orders fall; business spending on capital weak
New orders for U.S. factory goods fell in February and business spending on capital goods was much weaker than initially thought, the latest indications that economic growth remained sluggish in the first quarter. More from Reuters.
See also:
» Finally, a pulse has returned to global manufacturing
Tech talent in South Florida: Making progress?
As South Florida works to develop a tech hub, job hunters often lament the difficulty of finding suitable positions, even as hiring companies say they can’t find the level of talent they need. More from the Miami Herald.
Why women don't trust financial advice
If you are not a wine aficionado and your waiter recommends a pricey bottle, you can be forgiven for thinking it is more about netting a big tip than improving your meal. The same thing apparently happens with women and financial advisors. More from CNBC.
More flights on time, but airline complaints are up
More flights are arriving on time and airlines are losing fewer bags, yet more consumers are complaining about air travel. Traveler complaints jumped 34 percent last year, to the highest level since 2000. More from the AP.
Small Business Advice
Texting in social and business situations can be off-putting
So many people feel it is okay to write or respond to a text message anytime they want to, even when sitting at a table full of other people. This is particularly true with younger folks. More from Jerry Osteryoung.
Out of the Box
Yetis love sun
Pinellas County's tourism marketers continued their streak of clever campaigns by sending in the yetis this winter. Clad in tropical bathing suits, sunglasses and beach towels, people dressed as yetis danced in Times Square, attended Cupid's Undie Run and Chicago's Polar Plunge, took selfies and gave lots of high fives.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times and Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater.
Business Profile
Nature's sleep
» More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel
In case you missed it:
