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30 Major U.S. Companies Spent More on Lobbying than Taxes

11:00AM 12/13/2011

Company News, General Electric , Boeing, Verizon, Federal Express, Taxes

Thirty large American corporations -- all of them profitable -- spent more money on lobbying than they paid in federal taxes from 2008 to 2010, according to a report from the nonpartisan reform group Public Campaign.

Despite a Profit Blip, Ford's Remarkable Recovery Continues

7:00AM 10/27/2011

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Company News, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Boeing, Stock Picks, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Stocks in the News

Are things really that bad at Ford? You'd think so after its third-quarter earnings report drove its share price down sharply. But despite the tough economic conditions Ford faces, the larger story is that the automaker has become very strong, thanks to its focus on a surprisingly simple plan.

Why We Have a Lack of Corporate Leadership

3:00PM 10/07/2011

By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool

People, Home Depot, General Electric , Boeing, Apple, McDonald's, 3M

What makes a truly great leader? Attention to detail, a vision for the future, or maybe a strong personality? How about an education from Harvard or another top business school? Maybe the formula for superior leadership is much simpler; maybe the best way to spot a great leader is simply to look for someone who doesn't focus on profits.

Red Star Rising: Is U.S. Losing the Space Race to China?

11:30PM 9/30/2011

By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool

Technology, Boeing, Amazon.com, Tesla Motors

On Sept. 29, 2011, the first module of a new space station blasted into orbit, initiating an era of space exploration different in one key respect: We didn't launch this station; China did. And while China's ascendance to space superpower confirms changes in the global economy, you shouldn't count the U.S. out of space just yet.

Last year, 24/7 Wall St. put together a list of CEOs who need to retire, basing its judgment on quarterly earnings, stock price, and innovation. Now, with most large public companies having reported their second quarter results, 24/7 is back with a list of nine CEOs who are performing so poorly that they ought to be removed immediately. Read on to find out who, and why.

How to Profit from a Declining Dollar

5:15PM 8/05/2011

By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool

Investing, Microsoft, Boeing, Apple, Stock Picks, 3M, Cisco Systems, Deere & Co, Market News, Investment

Several signs seem to point to a downward trend in the value of the dollar, which pundits would have you believe means financial catastrophe for Americans. But it doesn't have to be like that. There are ways to make money if our currency falls. Here are three things to look for.

Debt-Ceiling Fallout: States to Take Another Hit

1:30PM 8/04/2011

By Sheryl Nance-Nash and Laura Rowley

Economy, Boeing, Debt

The debt-ceiling discussions may be over, but the fallout for states is just starting. Many states, still struggling to recover to pre-recession levels, have depended on federal money to make up their shortfalls. As the flow of money slows, which states will take the biggest hits?

Could Defense Cuts Clip Lockheed's Wings?

3:30PM 8/03/2011

By Dan Radovsky

Company News, Boeing, Stocks in the News

Following Congress's debt deal, the Pentagon faces up to $600 billion in cuts, on top of $400 billion previously demanded by the president. What might this mean for Lockheed Martin, the contractor whose F35 Joint Strike Fighter -- intended to be a "cost effective" project -- has already become a fiscal and logistical disaster?

Layoffs Are Back: This Time, Public Sector Will Bear the Brunt

9:30AM 6/15/2011

By Douglas McIntyre

Economy, Boeing, Walt Disney

Massive layoffs were both a cause and a symptom of the recent recession, but job creation began to revive late last year. Unfortunately, in May, the U.S. added only 58,000 jobs, and layoffs may be on the rise again. This time, they're taking a particular toll on state and local government workers.

Boeing Flies Past Expectations With $586 Million Profit

8:12AM 4/27/2011

By The Associated Press

Company News, Investing, Earnings, Boeing, Stocks in the News, Market News

The airplane maker and defense contractor's first-quarter profit topped expectations by 8 cents a share. Boeing also said its profit and revenue expectations for the full year are unchanged. And it still expects to deliver the new 787 during the third quarter.