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At the start of a new week, all eyes are on Greece. E.U. finance ministers postponed agreement on a bailout until they see proof that its government will follow through on austerity measures. Meanwhile, some big U.S. firms are pushing for a generous tax holiday.
iPad 2 Launch Adds Muscle to Apple's Invasion of Corporate America
8:01PM 3/10/2011
Technology, JP Morgan Chase, Sears Holdings, Apple, American International Group, Wells Fargo & Co, DuPont
As Apple fans line up to snag an iPad 2 when they go on sale Friday, individual consumers won't be the only ones purchasing them. Analysts explain why corporate America is increasingly adopting the popular tablet computer.
Can Social Media Be Used to Foment Corporate Revolutions?
1:00PM 2/22/2011
Social media played a key role in the successful revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, and more dictatorial regimes are facing protesters who use the Internet as a weapon. But could the power of social networking create similar revolutionary changes in the corporate world?
Career Risk-Taking Hits a New Low, Thanks to the Still-Weak Economy
12:30PM 2/15/2011
Whether it was a fresh startup or a fresh start, fewer Americans seemed willing to take career risks last year, according to a new report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The percentage of job-seekers starting their own businesses or relocating for new positions fell to historic lows in 2010.
Three U.S. Stocks to Buy After Chinese Premier's White House Visit
12:00PM 1/19/2011
Company News, Economy, General Electric , Goldman Sachs , Intel, Coca-Cola Company, Boeing, Stock Picks, Dow Chemical, Stocks in the News, DuPont
President Obama brought executives from 13 major U.S. firms to the White House Wednesday to meet with Chinese Premier Hu Jintao. The corporate leaders will surely be angling for better access to China's markets, which could boost their stocks. But only a few are actually good investments now.
IBM Earnings Get an Upgrade from Outsourcing
10:30PM 1/18/2011
IBM beat Wall Street expectations with its fourth-quarter earnings released Thursday, growing profit 9% and sales 7%. The company has gained from increased corporate spending on computer upgrades and on outsourcing.
11 Office Freebies: Business Cards, T-shirts, and Postcards
10:10AM 1/12/2011
Vista Print is starting the year strong with 11 office freebies that normally sell for $5 to $25. Through Jan. 31, 2011, you can get up to 10 of the following items free when you pay shipping and handling:
250 business cards
T-shirt
100 postcards
1 banner
1 rubber stamp
1...
Can William Daley Boost Obama's Business Reputation?
8:00AM 1/08/2011
For the most part, the business community has cheered the president's appointment of Wall Street banker -- and former secretary of commerce -- William Daley as the new White House chief of staff. Daley is widely expected to enhance the administration's business reputation, but that's hardly a cake walk, even for a businessman.
Maximize the Value of Your MBA
9:00AM 1/04/2011
Advancing your business career in this job market can be a challenge. According to a Business Week poll, only 38% of senior business majors reported having a job offer in January. That compares with 46% in 2009 and 56% in 2008. New jobs figures indicate that the national unemployment rate has risen...
Obama Meeting With 20 Top CEOs
6:41AM 12/15/2010
Company News, Technology, Economy, People, General Electric , Google , Intel, American Express
President Barack Obama is meeting with 20 top CEOs today as he seeks to improve relations with the business community.
The invitation list largely shuns Wall Street in favor of high-flying tech companies. Eric Schmidt of Google (GOOG) will be there, as will Paul Otellini of Intel (INTC),...
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