Business Notebook

Microsoft has changed the name of its on-demand CRM offering to CRM Online to distinguish between business and consumer products.

A new Forrester Research study finds that despite the weak U.S. economy, enterprises are planning big tech upgrades.

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Rates on 30-year mortgages edged down slightly this week, staying below 6 percent, although rates on other types of mortgages rose. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reported Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 5.85 percent this week.

Six months ago, we launched the weekly column "Personal Finance Notebook" as a place to find answers to all your perplexing financial questions. And we've been deluged with questions ever since.

■ Over in the Toyota camp, things are going just fine at Joe Gibbs' place. Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin or Kyle Busch could win today's Goody's 500 at Martinsville and next weekend's Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Global and regional digital leader LG Electronics has introduced its ultra-slim ultra-light 13.3-inch premium notebook P300 series targeted at the performance and style-conscious younger generation as well as business professionals constantly on the move.

Notebook: Mbah a Moute says anything short of a national title means a failed season for the Bruins.

A second Rosati’s will open in Waco, but when is uncertain, co-owner Pete Futris says.

NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara University will host a 5-kilometer run and fun walk called “Stomp Out Stigma” on April 27. All proceeds will benefit the Mental Health Association of Niagara County Inc. The event is co-sponsored by the university’s Campus Programming Board, Student Government Association and the student chapter of Active Minds.