» $25 Billion Mortgage Pact Part Litigation, Part Social Engineering
09/02/12 20:43 from Forbes.com Business News
» Horse Deaths Won\'t Stop Production of HBO\'s \"Luck\"
09/02/12 20:41 from Forbes.com Business News
The death of two Thoroughbreds during production of HBO\'s \"Luck\" hasn\'t stopped production—but it may just lead viewers to stop watching.
» Why Homeowners Can\'t Bank On The Mortgage Relief Plan
09/02/12 20:35 from Forbes.com Business News
With great fanfare, the U.S. Department of Justice this morning announced a $25 billion mortgage relief deal. Unfortunately, it won\'t do much for consumers.
» $25 Billion Later, The Worst Isn\'t Over For Big Banks
09/02/12 20:15 from Forbes.com Business News
You know things are pretty bad when a whopping $25 billion settlement can\'t erase your legal troubles. That\'s the sad reality for big banks today.
» The Biggest Move Ahead For Ford\'s Mulally: Decide On A Successor
09/02/12 20:12 from Forbes.com Business News
Ford CEO Alan Mulally made it clear as a bell on Thursday: he\'s not going anywhere for now. As Forbes\' Joann Muller reports, the 65-year-old Ford CEO has done wonders for the company\'s culture.
» First Solar Plans To Idle Half Of Its Germany Factory
09/02/12 20:12 from Forbes.com Business News
First Solar plans to idle half of its German factory and has applied for a government assistance program to put about 1,200 employees there on a part-time work schedule, the company said Thursday.
» Data in New World Bank Report Shows that Large Public Sectors Reduce Economic Growth
09/02/12 20:11 from Forbes.com Business News
When Ronald Reagan said that big government undermined the economy, some people dismissed his comments because of his philosophical belief in liberty.
» Still the Boss: Hugo Boss\' Profit Surge Puts Brand On Top of Luxury Heap
09/02/12 20:10 from Forbes.com Business News
Europeans may be touting austerity, but there’s something to celebrate in Germany. Hugo Boss, the German luxury group synonymous with high-end, sharply tailored men\'s apparel announced record profits and sales gains for 2011, making it one ..
» State of the Art: Android Phones Go on a Power Trip - State of the Art
09/02/12 20:10 from NYT > Business
In a world crammed with Android phones, HTC, Samsung and Motorola introduce three new models, each of them Verizon 4Gs.
» N.R.C. Approves Building of 2 Reactors in Georgia
09/02/12 20:09 from NYT > Business
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted 4-to-1 to grant a license to build two nuclear reactors in Georgia, the first time the commission had done so since 1978.
» For Krispy Kreme, Loyal Fans Have Been The Powerful Branding App of Choice For 75 Years
09/02/12 19:59 from Forbes.com Business News
What do Beyonce and Madonna, the smart legal folks who worked with Ally McBeal, and the ladies who lunch on Sex and the City have in common with about a zillion other lesser well-known people? To treat themselves, they’ve been known to take..
» Why Most Leaders Need to Shut-up & Listen
09/02/12 19:42 from Forbes.com Business News
image credit: nimble While some may be impressed with how well you speak, the right people will be impressed with how well you listen. Great leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one - talk less and listen..
» What Happens When High School Sports Fans Are Accused of Racist Insults
09/02/12 19:25 from Forbes.com Business News
In the suburbs of Pittsburgh, there comes allegations that fans and students of one predominantly white high school basketball team were being racist toward fans and players of a visiting high school basketball team that was predominantly n..
» The Worst Cover Letter In The World And How To Avoid Its Mistakes
09/02/12 19:24 from Forbes.com Business News
His name is Mark. He\'s a junior at NYU and last month he submitted a truly terrible cover letter in his bid to land a summer position at J.P. Morgan. Never let it be claimed that investment bankers don\'t have a sense of humor, because ..
» In Piracy Debate, Is the Sky Falling?
09/02/12 19:23 from NYT > Business
Media and Internet giants at odds over dealing with purloined content on the Web may need to agree first on exactly how bad the problem is.
» Young African Invents Touch Screen Medical Tablet
09/02/12 19:22 from Forbes.com Business News
Here\'s an example of African innovation at its finest.
» BUSINESS: Business Day Live | February 9, 2012
09/02/12 19:22 from NYT > Business
Greece reaches a deal that could prevent a default; an agreement on mortgage relief could provide aid to struggling homeowners; are young people watching less television?
» Economix Blog: People Are Not Leaving the Labor Force
09/02/12 19:21 from NYT > Business
Some commentators claim unemployment numbers look better because discouraged people are dropping out of the labor force. They are simply wrong.
» Greeks Reach Deal on Austerity to Meet Condition of Bailout
09/02/12 19:13 from NYT > Business
After days of talks, Greek political leaders reached a deal Thursday to support a package of harsh austerity measures demanded by Greece’s financial backers in return for a bailout.
» Mortgage Plan Gives Homeowners Bulk of the Benefits
09/02/12 19:13 from NYT > Business
Under the settlement, about $5 billion would go to states and federal authorities, $17 billion would be earmarked for homeowner relief and $3 billion would go for refinancing.
» Why Most Leaders Need to Shut-up & Listen
09/02/12 19:09 from Forbes.com Business News
While some may be impressed with how well you speak, the right people will be impressed with how well you listen. Great leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one - talk less and listen more. The best leader..
» 2 New Reactors Approved in Georgia
09/02/12 19:09 from NYT > Business
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted 4-to-1 to grant a license to build two nuclear reactors in Georgia, the first time the commission had done so since 1978.
» The Financial Consequences If The Colts Cut Manning
09/02/12 19:06 from Forbes.com Business News
As the Winter of Peyton continues with an expected divorce from the Colts (irreconcilable differences?), I have received scores of questions about the financial ramifications of such a move to the Colts. I will try to answer these bot..
» Economix Blog: Paying Your Own Bills at Age 22
09/02/12 18:55 from NYT > Business
A new poll from Pew Research Center find that expectations for when young adults should be financially independent have gotten laxer over the years.
» What Is It Like When Someone You Know Suddenly Becomes Rich And Famous?
09/02/12 18:48 from Forbes.com Business News
Heather Ferreira, film director, 90s H\'wood combat vet
» When D.C. Met Silicon Valley: The Steve Jobs FBI File
09/02/12 18:47 from Forbes.com Business News
» Kodak Ceases Digital Camera Production
09/02/12 18:44 from Forbes.com Business News
The iconic film manufacturer is ceasing production of its digital cameras and other digital products.
» Feds\' $25B Mortgage Deal: Little Impact For Big Banks
09/02/12 18:30 from Forbes.com Business News
Five major U.S. banks agreed to a massive $25 billion settlement with federal and state officials Thursday, but even with the big headline number the deal itself is unlikely to do much damage to the firms\' bottom lines or stock prices.
» <span class=\"advoice\">AdVoice: Why You (and Your Enterprise) Should Get an iPod touch instead of an iPhone
09/02/12 18:24 from Forbes.com Business News
A startup guy, Chris Dixon, recently wrote this Aspergers-tinged tweet: \"The worst app on my iPhone is this thing called \"Phone\" where you have to speak synchronously with other humans.\"
» The Y Chromosome May Explain Why Men Have Earlier Coronary Disease
09/02/12 18:21 from Forbes.com Business News
The earlier onset of coronary artery disease in men has long provoked speculation and research. Now a new study in the Lancet suggests that common variations in the Y chromosome (which is transmitted directly from father to son and does not..
» The Best Drug Companies Of The Past 15 Years
09/02/12 18:19 from Forbes.com Business News
Last summer, after writing a profile of Bernard Munos, who has made it his calling to understand what goes into pharmaceutical innovation, I posted two very simple tables based on Munos\' data: of the drug companies that had approved the mos..
» Is This Living Room Big Enough for My TV?
09/02/12 18:10 from NYT > Business
Huge televisions, once an expensive oddity, are now the affordable norm.
» The Wealthy Rebel - Advisors Beware
09/02/12 18:04 from Forbes.com Business News
A Cerulli Associates Inc. survey of 400 affluent households with at least $10 million in investable assets has some very sobering news for advisors:
» Mortgage Plan Gives Homeowners Bulk of the Benefits
09/02/12 17:58 from NYT > Business
Under the settlement, about $5 billion will go in cash payments to states and federal authorities, $17 billion will be earmarked for homeowner relief and roughly $3 billion will go for refinancing.
» Inside The File: What The FBI Uncovered About Steve Jobs
09/02/12 17:53 from Forbes.com Business News
The FBI just released the once-secret file it kept on Apple\'s Steve Jobs, a \"Level III background investigation\" dossier worked up when he was being considered to join the President\'s Export Council, a White House advisory board, back..
» Dick\'s Sporting Goods: Gross Margin Expansion Likely
09/02/12 17:51 from Forbes.com Business News
Canaccord Genuity consumer analyst Camilo Lyon reiterated his BUY rating and $50 price target on Dick\'s Sporting Goods (DKS) says the company is poised for a solid 2012 as gross margin expansion opportunities abound.
» What Komen Forgot In Failing Its Brand
09/02/12 17:48 from Forbes.com Business News
You can run, but you can?t hide. Especially in a social world.
» Stick It To Pinterest: Move Fast To Cash In On Your Own Pins
09/02/12 17:44 from Forbes.com Business News
Darling social media site Pinterest is taking heat after being revealed to have made a practice of embedding tracking code into links users post on their ?boards? to generate revenue.
» Apple Takes All Industry Profits (Almost)
09/02/12 17:40 from Forbes.com Business News
According to Canaccord Genuity technology analyst Michael Walkley Apple (AAPL) earned 80% of all handset operating profits during the fourth quarter.
» To Compete With Coke, PepsiCo Cutting 8,700 Jobs, Boosting Ad Spending
09/02/12 17:37 from Forbes.com Business News
To regain slipping market share, PepsiCo will cut 8,700 jobs worldwide and spend between $500 and $600 million more on advertising and marketing, the company announced Thursday.
» Kentucky Derby Future Wagers: Bet early. Bet often?
09/02/12 17:31 from Forbes.com Business News
The Kentucky Derby isn?t until May 5, but thanks to the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, you can start betting it this weekend. The Derby offers three future wagering pools: February 10-12, March 2-4, and March 30-April 1.
» For Banks, Small Impact From Big Mortgage Settlement
09/02/12 17:29 from Forbes.com Business News
Five major U.S. banks agreed to a massive $25 billion settlement with federal and state officials Thursday, but even with the big headline number the deal itself is unlikely to do much damage to the firms\' bottom lines or stock prices.
» Breakthrough on Austerity Clears Way for Greek Deal
09/02/12 17:27 from NYT > Business
After days of talks, Greek political leaders reached a deal Thursday to support a package of harsh austerity measures demanded by Greece’s financial backers in return for a bailout.
» The Future of mHealth: Healthcare Apps to Lower Insurance Costs
09/02/12 17:27 from Forbes.com Business News
Healthcare insurers are using apps to streamline patient-care systems, by connecting with and educating members, and ultimately reining in spiraling costs.
» 15 Uses For Healthcare FSA Money
09/02/12 17:27 from Forbes.com Business News
» Ten Fun Facts About Drones
09/02/12 17:25 from Forbes.com Business News
Drones are coming to America in force! (Thanks to Congressional pushing.) So you\'d better be ready for them. Here are 10 fun facts about drones from recent news and gleaned from attending a trade organization conference Wednesday. Members o..
» DealBook: Oracle to Buy Taleo for $1.9 Billion
09/02/12 17:24 from NYT > Business
Oracle has agreed to acquire the Taleo Corporation for $1.9 billion as it continues to expand its footprint in so-called cloud services.
» Where Have You Gone Eliot Spitzer? (Part II: Why No Successors?)
09/02/12 17:23 from Forbes.com Business News
A half decade after Eliot L. Spitzer left the New York Attorney General?s office, he remains a controversial figure whose tenure as the state?s top prosecutor remains equally lionized and vilified.
» DealBook: Credit Suisse Reports First Quarterly Loss in 3 Years
09/02/12 17:20 from NYT > Business
The Swiss bank posted a net loss of $698 million in the fourth quarter, as its core businesses experienced a slowdown in a weak economic environment.
» House Passes Bill Banning Insider Trading by Members of Congress
09/02/12 17:18 from NYT > Business
The Senate has approved a similar measure, but the lopsided votes concealed deep disagreements over the details of the legislation.