Small business confidence slips after 3 months of gains

Small-business owners' confidence fell in March â€" halting a three-month winning streak, as entrepreneurs still aren't feeling optimistic about business or making substantial hiring plans. That's the finding of a monthly survey by the National Federation of Independent Business. The group said Tuesday that its small-business optimism index edged down 1.3 points to 89.5 from 90.8 points in ...