Microsoft Offers Office App for iPhone - But With a Catch
Microsoft Office has finally arrived on Apple's iOS in an official app released by Microsoft itself. It's free to download -- but to use it there's a considerable catch.
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Sony, Microsoft Face Off; Investors Sour on Lululemon
Here's a rundown of the week's smartest moves and biggest blunders in the business world.
Are You Paying the iTunes Tax?
Nearly half of U.S. states charge sales tax on digital goods: If you live in one of them, you may be paying more for everything from downloaded music to streaming video.
Amazon to Sell Groceries; Delta Grounds Memphis Hub
Amazon.com looks to expand its grocery offerings, while Delta pulls the plug on its Memphis hub.
DOJ: Apple Conspired with Publishers to Boost E-Book Prices
A U.S. government lawyer opened a civil trial by portraying Apple Inc. as a corporate bully that swaggered into the market for electronic books in 2010.
Apple Defends Itself Against Conspiracy Charges
Apple defends itself against charges that it conspired to drive up the price of e-books, and Merck reports progress in a drug to treat a deadly form of skin cancer.
New Mobile Apps Help You Find Unexpected Savings
Mobile apps can be a tremendous asset in keeping a financial plan on track, and these new apps and upgrades can help users avoid paying full price on just about anything.
Apple Hints at New Gadgets; Wet Seal Shares Soar
Apple hints it may unveil "several more game changers," while investors embrace shares of retailer Wet Seal.
Google Unveils $10-a-Month 'All Access' Music Plan
Google is introducing a subscription-based music service, allowing users of Android phones and tablets to listen to their favorite songs and artists for a monthly fee.
Amazon Just Gave You 500 Coins. Now What?
If you own an Amazon Kindle Fire, then chances are, today you're 500 richer in Amazon Coin. But is it really worth dealing in this new virtual currency?
Google Set to Unveil Latest Products and Services
Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software.
America's 10 Most Profitable Companies
It was a banner year for these Fortune 500 companies. Learn why their profits soared.
America's 7 Most Profitable Products
Successful companies may become giants, with large catalogs of products, but they frequently rely heavily on just one brand for a major chunk of their sales and profits.
Don't Eat the Marshmallow! 4 Tips for Financial Self-Control
Professor Joachim de Posada, author of "Keep Your Eye on the Marshmallow," explains how to achieve financial success by focusing on long-term goals rather than quick rewards.
Invest Like a Cicada: 5 Stocks to Buy and Hold Until 2030
Next month, 17-year cicadas will invade the Northeast and the mid-Atlantic. Here are five stocks you could buy and hold until the next wave emerges in 2030.
Apple Beats the Street; Announces Stock Buyback, Dividend Hike
Apple reported better-than-expected second quarter revenue of $43.6 billion, and said it will distribute $100 billion in cash to its shareholders over two years.
Banks Rethink the Branch, But Will Customers Respond?
Some banking execs say brick-and-mortar branches remain the best way to gain and serve customers, despite technological inroads that have left the corner bank a seeming relic.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
From sluggish PC sales to Facebook regaining an important advertiser to a department store chain finally ousting its inept CEO, here are the wonders and blunders of the week.
Former Rutgers Athletic Director Pernetti Getting $1.2M, iPad
Former Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti is getting $1.2 million in salary, plus an iPad, car allowance and more than two years of health insurance in a settlement.
Newspaper Revenue Falls at Its Slowest Pace in 6 Years
The newspaper industry's revenue declined at its slowest pace in six years, as publishers turned to new businesses and raised more money from online subscriptions.
Best Apps to Manage Your Money
Money magazine has served up a bounty of mobile apps to help you save more and budget better. Let's take a look at their top recommendations:
Apple Apologizes in China Following Criticism by State Media
Apple apologized to Chinese consumers after government media attacked its repair policies for two weeks in a campaign that reeked of economic nationalism.
Bibliophiles Rejoice: BookBub Helps Readers Find the Best e-Book Deals
There are thousands of free and discounted e-books on the market. A new service, BookBub, helps you pick the best ones.
Registers Cash Out as Retailers Turn to Mobile Payment Devices
Stores across the country are ditching cash registers and having salespeople -- and even shoppers themselves -- ring up sales on smartphones and tablet computers.
The Big Companies Paying the Most in Taxes -- and the Least
The federal corporate tax rate is 35% but that's not what most big companies pay, and the disparities can be huge: Some pay billions, while others pay nothing.
5 Surprising Stocks Hitting New Lows
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new all-time high last week, but not every stock went along for the ride. In fact, a whopping 221 stocks hit fresh 52-week lows on the NYSE and Nasdaq exchanges. Let's go over some of the surprising names on the list of underachievers.
9 Ways to Teach Teenagers About Money
While some school systems have added financial literacy to their curricula, many have not, and in the end, responsibility for ensuring your offspring are ready for adult financial life is on your shoulders. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can add to your teens' practical knowledge.
Apple's Scary Stock Ride: Why the 'Jockey' Really Matters
Apple has been one of the world's most innovative companies, revolutionizing our lives -- and charging a premium to do it. Now, its stock has been on a six-month downward run, and understanding the real reason why might help guide your other investment choices.
3 'Free Stuff' Deals You Can Score This Weekend
Last weekend, we had a bevy of President's Day sales; before that, it was Valentine's Day. There's no such excuse this weekend, but there are still deals out there -- many of them of the "free stuff" variety. Here are some of the best freebies you can grab.
4 Former Growth Giants That Have Turned Into Stock Bargains
Recently, the line between growth stocks and value stocks has gotten a lot blurrier. Many well-known companies that were high-growth for years now find themselves viewed as top picks by value-oriented investors. Let's take a look at four of them.