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Midday Report: The Top 10 Companies by Reputation

We all love lists, and Harris Interactive is out with its annual ranking of companies with the best reputations. Here are the top ten, as well those companies that suffered the worst declines in image.

10 American Companies That Will Disappear in 2011

24/7 Wall St. recently looked at a number of large American companies, some of which are owned by foreign companies, to see which will disappear in 2011. It didn't take long to come up with a list of familiar names such as Sara Lee, Office Depot, Borders, E*Trade and five others.

As Commodities Spike, Inflation Worries Grow

Consumer and investor confidence show signs of mending, but rekindled fears of inflation are on the rise as well. As costs rise, that could also hammer the profit margins of many companies -- a possibility that is already taking a toll on stocks.

How to Exploit Your Employer -- and Why You Should

In these slimmed down times, employees often pick up more responsibilities at work without receiving more pay. But there is a bright side. James Altucher of Formula Capital explains how you can turn the tables to help your employer while also ensuring a better future for yourself. Here's what you need to do.

The Growing Strains Between Employees and Employers

A new report highlights a growing tension between employers -- many of which are struggling to stabilize their financial situation -- and employees, who are showing fatigue in response to a lengthy period of stress, uncertainty and confusion brought about during the recession.

Companies That Will Lead Us Out of the Recession

As the U.S. economy withdraws from the worst recession since the Great Depression, there are certain growth companies that will help to move the process along. In this Special Report, Growth Matters, you will find some 30 innovative, U.S. and European companies that are leading the way.

The Science Behind Naming Products and Companies

Vudu. JooJoo. Boorah. It almost seems as if companies randomly pick names out of a hat. But you would be surprised at how much actual thought (and money) goes into the process of dubbing a tobacco maker 'Altria' or an instant coffee 'Via.'

Career-Management Tips for 2010

Though the odds may seem daunting, job seekers shouldn't view finding new employment as an impossible goal, says workplace expert John Challenger, chief executive at employment consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas. "The key to success is to take an active approach and make your own opportunities," he says.

Jobless Claims Improve Again

The number of people filing new claims for unemployment fell to a seasonally adjusted 432,000 for the week ending Dec. 26, the Labor Department reports, down 22,000 from the previous week's 454,000. Economists had expected a rise.

Health Coverage for Jobless Extended

Congress gave recently laid-off workers a holiday gift by extending for six months a subsidy to help them pay health-insurance premiums. It now lasts a total of 15 months, and eligibility for it lasts 60 more days, through February 2010.