Work is moving forward on a new light rail link from downtown Denver to its airport, backed by an unusual combination of federal loans and private investment. The project will create thousands of jobs, and add a much-needed public transit option for reaching the nation’s fifth-busiest airport.

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Unusual Financing Plan Keeps Denver Airport Rail Link on Track originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:08:00.

Filed Under: Economy

Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., owner of the A&P supermarket chain, may sell its Food Emporium stores as the 151-year-old company continues to try to turn around its finances by cutting costs and revamping leadership.

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The Food Emporium Could Be Up for Sale originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:00.

Filed Under: Economy, Safeway, Wal-Mart Stores, Retail

U.S. mortgage rates hit a nearly four-decade low this week, sparking hope that banks may start making it easier for people to buy or refinance homes. Is this the beginning of a U.S. housing market rebound?

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Hope for the U.S. Housing Market: Record Low Mortgage Rates originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:15:00.

Filed Under: Economy, Investing, Real Estate, Freddie Mac

The Canadian Press – VANCOUVER – Q2 Gold Resources Inc., a spinoff of the former Corriente Resources Inc., says the company will wind up its affairs after defaulting on a $1.5-million loan.