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GM: Live Green or Die

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:10:00 EDT

The lumbering, money-losing giant finally sees that gas engines are a losing bet. But is it too late?

Why GE Is Getting Out of the Kitchen

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Stoves, refrigerators, and other appliances used to be the core of General Electric's business. But now the hot growth is elsewhere

Allegiant: Flying High on Low Costs

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:42:00 EDT

This tiny, cut-rate, no-frills airline ferries small-town vacationers to Vegas and other resorts—and stays out of big rivals' hair

U.S. M&A: The Big Thaw?

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:19:00 EDT

The financial crisis put mergers on ice, but there are signs the deals are starting again, with corporate buyers calling the shots

India's Global Buyout Boom

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:11:00 EDT

Indian corporations, established at home and seeking new markets, are flush with cash and spending it abroad

B-Schools Are Leaving China

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:24:00 EDT

Red tape, difficult partners, and weak demand have Western universities closing executive MBA programs

Circuit City Gives Up the Fight

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:22:00 EDT

The electronics chain puts out the "For Sale" sign, hiring Goldman Sachs to assist on a deal, most likely with Blockbuster

More Static for Sirius-XM Deal

Thu, 8 May 2008 18:23:00 EDT

The FCC is under pressure to force stiffer restrictions on the satellite radio providers but Sirius and XM have very little leeway

The Mac in the Gray Flannel Suit

Thu, 1 May 2008 17:50:00 EDT

More workers infatuated with iPods and iPhones are demanding Macs. Is business ready? Is Apple?

Behind China's Anti-Foreigner Fever

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:56:00 EDT

Behind China's Anti-Foreigner Fever

Microsoft Joins One Laptop per Child

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:57:00 EDT

The nonprofit organization's alliance with Microsoft will bring Windows XP to the poorest children, and could give OLPC a much-needed boost

Yahoo Hits Back at Icahn

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:50:00 EDT

In a May 15 letter to Carl Icahn, Chairman Roy Bostock details negotiations with Microsoft and defends the board's actions

Cancer Research Group Releases Data

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

To curtail data leaks that can affect drugmakers' stock prices, the American Society of Clinical Oncology discloses trial outcomes before its annual meeting

Jon Fine: What CBS Sees in CNET

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:57:00 EDT

Jon Fine on CBS and CNET

New Challenges for BP in Russia

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:23:00 EDT

Who's behind the mysterious brokerage called Tetlis, and why don't they want BP experts working at the oil company's Russian subsidiary?

For Sony TVs, a New Downscale Front

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:08:00 EDT

An all-out effort in lower-end models should result in big unit sale gains, but some wonder if Bravia sets at Wal-Mart will hurt the brand

Could Korean Leader Learn From Beef Controversies?

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:30:00 EDT

Could Korean Leader Learn From Beef Controversies?

Sainsbury's Results Cheer British Retail

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:28:00 EDT

The supermarket group met or beat all targets on completion of its three-year turnaround plan, and that's good news for consumer spending

Brussels Mulls Crackdown on Car Ads

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:33:00 EDT

The EU may regulate auto advertising. German manufacturers and media warn the financial effects could be devastating

European Integration: What's the Rush?

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:34:00 EDT

Joining the eurozone can mean higher inflation for the new member, but if that brings structural reform, the euro is still a good thing

Podcast: How to Redesign Business Models

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:07:00 EDT

Jeneanne Rae of Peer Insight gives practical advice using examples of transformations at companies such as Amazon.com, IBM, and Boeing

Hotel Rooms by Design

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:17:00 EDT

How the hospitality crowd in Chicago is differentiating its "lifestyle" inns through smart design and sophisticated amenities

Concept of the Week: Ferrari's Smaller Prancing Pony

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:07:00 EDT

A new, smaller production Ferrari is aimed at addressing rising gas prices and environmental concerns

McDonald's Specialty Coffee Kick

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:00 EDT

Jan Fields is the confident dynamo behind McDonald's push into specialty coffees. She says it's ready

Centuries-Old Family Businesses Share Their Secrets

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:33:00 EDT

Other enterprises can benefit by borrowing strategies from companies that have prospered generation after generation

SBA Loans Plummet

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:24:00 EDT

The total of the agency's flagship 7(a) loans is down 18%. The agency blames the economy; others cite the flight of banks from the program

Three Easy Ways to Cut Costs

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:29:00 EDT

Start by taking a fresh inventory of your fixed assets. Then try to use more e-mail and less gasoline. Here are some tips to get started

Podcast: Improving Customer Service

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:31:00 EDT

Small businesses can differentiate themselves from competitors by providing excellent, consistent responses to customers. Ashu Roy, CEO of software company eGain, gives tips for improving service by e-mail, Web chat, or phone

Today's Tip: Increase Engagement with Virtual Worlds

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:08:00 EDT

Today's Tip

Interactive Case Study: Smurfit-Stone: Rebuilding the Board

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:46:00 EDT

Smurfit-Stone's parent was bought out by a group that owned rival papermakers. Some directors wound up serving two masters. They had to go

Governance Lessons from Silicon Valley

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:39:00 EDT

The tech world is light years ahead in dealing with rapid global change, immigration issues, engineering education, and online business

Addressing the World's Water Needs

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:54:00 EDT

Working in GE's water and wastewater treatment industry puts this Cornell MBA in the center of a global growth industry

Retailers Pay Big for Prime Locales

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:02:00 EDT

The real estate market may be in a slump but rents for many of the world's most expensive shopping streets are still climbing

The Best Zinfandels from a Bad Year

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:02:00 EDT

The 2005 zinfandel vintage in California may have been the worst in years but there are still some wines worth discovering

Bad Dog, Rover

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:58:00 EDT

During the 1960s the Rover P6, despite many clever innovations, was plagued by mechanical problems