Power Prices Could Rise in Response to Japan Nuclear Crisis

By Peter Gardett, AOL Energy

As Japan continues to reel amid an ongoing crisis following the earthquake of March 11, the U.S. electricity sector is bracing itself to deal with a backlash against the recently-resurgent nuclear power industry.

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Toyota to Keep Japanese Plants Idle Into Next Week

The Japanese automaker has extended its halt on vehicle production at its plants in Japan through March 22, as the country continues to reel from the devastation of last week’s massive 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami.
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Mancession Offers Insight Into Male Shopping Trends

Men, who have endured slightly higher unemployment rates than women, have been taking on more of the household shopping, according to a recent report. The trend hasn’t boded well for stores: On average, men spend less than wome…

Japanese Shares Rebound as Investors Go on Bargain Hunt

Japanese shares rode the wave higher today as investors scooped up shares in Japanese blue chip firms that many believe were oversold in the sell-off following Japan’s triple disaster that began with Friday’s 9.0 magnitude eart…