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Obama's Secret Jobs Plan

The president’s economic advisers are looking at ways to grow jobs, but they won’t say what those are. Read More
Nov 06 200903:13pm EST

'The Advocate' and 'Out' Combine Subscriptions

"What the hell happened?" wonders former Advocate editor as Here Media combines gay and lesbian news magazine and lifes … Read More
Nov 06 200903:40pm EST

Google's Pandemic Prowess

Google expands its dominance into tracking flu trends, proving it can monitor a major health concern as well as the government.  Read More
Nov 06 200902:15pm EST
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Interactive Features

Forget Boca

When the time comes to retire, where will you go? A new survey shows retirees aren't sticking to the old standbys of Arizona and Florida. Interactive Feature

Couture

Back to Basics

Luxury has usually bucked retail's downturns, but not with this recession which leaves the sector with fewer players and new rules. Read More

Health Care

No Banner Days

Despite claims of record profits, a weak economy and a decline in the number of insured, are cutting into providers' profit margins. Read More


Industry News

Go West, Old Media

Are you going to San Francisco? The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times have and they're hoping to paper over the gaps left by the faltering San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner. Read More

Companies & Executives

An American Empire

Warren Buffet believes in long-term investing. That's why he snapped up Burlington rail and why his firm has stakes in America’s most famous brands. View Slideshow

Athletes Decoded

Why are some top athletes injury prone with short careers while others seemingly can play forever? That’s what NFL veterans are trying to help a California company uncover by seeking out the “sports gene.” Read More

One Toke Over the Line

New policy changes made medical marijuana a very hot commodity. But it is dogged with questions about abuse, profits, and taxes. Read More

Mad Chrysler Men

Chrysler managers are adopting elements of CEO Sergio Marchionne's successful strategy in turning around Fiat on nearly every front, from restyled cars to freshly painted factory floors and newly buffed showrooms. Read More

Real Business, Real Results

Did anyone at Microsoft ever watch the (gasp!) offensively funny show Family Guy?

Ex-Morgan Stanley exec Zoe Cruz is now heading her own hedge fund. Are Wall Street's leaders done?

Martha, Bernie and Skilling know that what you wear for court can go a long way in public perception.

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Health Care

Bad to the Bone No More

Companies such as General Mills say they're stepping up efforts to change employees' bad behavior and promote healthier lifestyles. Read More