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CEO bonuses rose 30.5% in the past year, but are the heads of large U.S. firms really earning their hefty compensation packages by creating increased profits and shareholder value? A closer look reveals wide disparities: There are some Bargain CEOs, but also some Hogs and Value Destroyers.

Here's news from the business world and other money matters to watch out for Friday (last updated at 8:09 a.m. Eastern time): Economic Reports Affirm Slowing: Data released Thursday raised further questions about the robustness of the economic recovery, sending stocks lower on Wall Street. The...

It may feel a little creepy to think of your washing machine talking to the power company, but that's among the bells and whistles appliance manufacturers are coming up with to perk up a market that's been smacked down hard by the recession. For now, Whirlpool Corp. (WHR) wants to get an edge by...

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) on Friday reported lower quarterly earnings of 40 cents a share, but that surpassed analyst estimates by 8 cents a share. The maker of Windows software and Xbox games reported fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 18 percent to $3.57 billion from $4.37 billion a year ago....

Whirlpool Corp. (WHR) said Friday that its third-quarter profit fell 47 percent as the world's biggest home appliance maker continues to slash costs to combat slumping demand for its big-ticket items. The cost savings led Whirlpool to raise its full-year earnings guidance even though it still sees...