Survey finds that U.S. consumers think it's unfair that people can avoid paying taxes when purchasing things online. Prime lending rate increase could affect the ability of electronics companies to raise money through IPOs or equity sales. Immigration policies and conditions imposed to protect U.S. workers complicate legislation. Casual observers, particularly those in harsh winter climes, might wonder why.
Survey shows investment momentum continued through the first quarter.
AOL reported profits in six of eight quarters in fiscal 1995 and 1996 when it would have shown losses. The U.S. House of Representatives votes to extend the current moratorium on levying taxes on e-commerce and Internet access. The biggest maker of data-networking equipment sells more Internet gear to businesses, telephone, and cable companies. A federal judge denies Sun's motion for a summary judgment on copyright infringement and grants Microsoft's motion to dismiss.