Economic Worries Put Global Stock Markets on Edge
Global stock markets were volatile Thursday, with the Japanese benchmark dropping sharply while those in Europe edged higher.
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Global Hacker Network Stole $45 Million from ATMs
Seven people were arrested in the U.S., accused of operating the New York cell of what prosecutors said was a network that carried out thefts at ATMs in 27 countries.
Fuel Efficiency Is Top Priority for Car Buyers Worldwide
Fuel efficiency remains the top concern among new car buyers around the world, which is likely to boost demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, according to a report from KPMG. But the survey of senior auto-industry executives worldwide also showed that many have serious concerns about such vehicles' affordability.
New Year Hurdles: Top 10 Challenges for CEOs in 2011
With the recession over -- in a sense, anyway -- many CEOs are happy to be standing. And after three tumultuous years, some are even cautiously optimistic. But 2011 is sure to present a whole new set of obstacles for corporate chiefs to confront -- and conquer.
Do Virtual Teams Work? Study Finds Widespread Challenges
As more companies communicate via calls, email and video conferencing, instead of face-to-face meetings, teamwork -- and productivity -- may be suffering, according to a new study by consulting firm RW3 CultureWizard.
A Green Stock Index for Emerging Markets
Until now, green companies in the developing world have lacked a yardstick to track their stock performance versus the rest of the market. The newly introduced "carbon-efficient index" fills that gap -- just in time for the Copenhagen climate meetings.