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Why We Have a Lack of Corporate Leadership

3:00PM 10/07/2011

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.

How Steve Jobs Changed the Way We Spend Money

9:00PM 10/06/2011

By Catherine New

Technology, People, Apple, Family Money

Steve Jobs revolutionized so many aspects of our lives. One often overlooked area: Our money. His products fundamentally changed wired Americans' relationship with their finances -- from how and when we shop and bank to our awareness of our net worth.

Everyone From Obama to Arch-Rivals Pays Tribute to Steve Jobs

5:55PM 10/06/2011

By Dawn Kawamoto, The Motley Fool

People, Dell, Google , Microsoft, Apple, Western Union

Few men can move so many with their death as Steve Jobs. Like a shot heard round the world, news of the Apple co-founder's death on Wednesday resonated with the masses. Here's a collection of tributes paid to Jobs, from the president of the United States, industry titans, Jobs's arch-rivals and the public in genera

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Dies at 56

10:30PM 10/05/2011

By Dawn Kawamoto, The Motley Fool

Technology, People, Apple

After a lengthy battle with his health, co-founder and the face of consumer technology giant Apple, died Wednesday at the age of 56. "Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives," the company said in a statement.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Dead at 56

8:00PM 10/05/2011

By The Associated Press

Technology, People, Apple

After a lengthy battle with his health, co-founder and the face of consumer technology giant Apple, died Wednesday at the age of 56. "Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives," the company said in a statement.

CEO's Corner: QVC's Mike George on the Shopping Channel's Big Plans

3:30PM 10/05/2011

By Barbara Thau

People, Media, Retail

Some industry pundits wrote off the TV shopping format as passe when online shopping started to take off, but a funny thing happened on the way to the era of digital retail: QVC ended up being among the biggest winners in the shift. We talk to CEO Mike George about the future of shopping.

Bernanke Says Economic Recovery Close to Faltering

11:17AM 10/04/2011

By The Associated Press

Economy, People

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the economic recovery "is close to faltering" and the central bank is prepared to take further steps to support it.

Seven Celebrities Who Went from Hot Shot to Homeless

10:30AM 9/29/2011

By Ron Dicker

People, The Price of Fame

On the heels of the New York Post report this week that funk hit maker Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone was broke and living in a van, The Price of Fame presents a tragic list of seven other celebrities who ended up homeless, desperate, and on the streets.

Elizabeth Warren Shoots Back on GOP's 'Class Warfare' Charge

3:30PM 9/22/2011

By Bruce Watson

Economy, People, Taxes

Earlier this week, Rep. John Fleming (R-La.) complained that he only netted $600,000 in 2010, and thus couldn't afford to pay higher taxes: "Class warfare never created a job," said Fleming. Former Obama administration official Elizabeth Warren, now running for the Senate, is ready with the counter-argument.

Was Dr. Oz's Apple Juice Arsenic 'Crisis' Just a Ratings Ploy?

11:00AM 9/22/2011

By Bruce Watson

People, Health Care, Media, Food

Last week, TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz took on apple juice, declaring that the classic drink may be slowly poisoning America's children with arsenic. But the FDA and the juice companies have credibly refuted his claims. So was Dr. Oz's announcement meant to be a legitimate health warning, or just a cynical attempt to boost ratings?