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Seizing Opportunity
Seizing Opportunity
by W Scott Bailey
As the leader of General Motors, which has had its share of quality problems over the years, Ed Whitacre might be sympathetic to Toyota. But that’s not going to stop the GM boss from trying to advance his own company at Toyota’s expense. Read more
The Michelin Man, Reinflated

The Michelin Man, Reinflated

by Melanie Lindner
The iconic French tiremaker has given up the top spot to Bridgestone. Now it is relying on a new global ad campaign to reclaim its title. Read more
Big Brother at Work

Big Brother at Work

by Mark Szakonyi
Employers want to make sure their staff is working hard during office hours. But with so many ways of connecting with family, friends, and social networks, how can bosses keep tabs without risking lawsuits? Read more
Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls

Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls

by Kent Bernhard, Jr.
The experts expected the unemployment rate to rise. They were wrong. It fell below 10 percent for the first time in months. Read more
The Economics of Biologics

The Economics of Biologics

by Liza Porteus Viana
Generic drug companies are eager to get into the business of making biologics, a complicated and costly yet lifesaving class of drugs. But the generic industry faces considerable opposition from Big Pharma and Congress. Does it have a friend in the White House? Read more
Harley's Muted Roar

Harley's Muted Roar

by Rich Rovito
Harley-Davidson officials say cuts at the maker of the quintessential American motorcycle were much needed to survive a tough economy. But those cuts have been painful. Read more
An Overreach on Overtime?

An Overreach on Overtime?

by Kathy Robertson
Lawsuits over overtime, long a bane of big business, are moving their way down the ladder. More such suits are being filed against small and mid-sized businesses, too. Read more
Cooking Up Jobs

Cooking Up Jobs

by Jane Meinhardt
Is the best way to a paycheck through the stomach? More people are turning to the kitchen. And as they learn to spice up food, they're also finding work. Read more
Inside Business News
A Cowboy to the Core
A Cowboy to the Core
From Teller to Top Dog
From Teller to Top Dog
Not the Cisco You Think You Know
Not the Cisco You Think You Know
Making Bread
Making Bread

Switching Gears for Green

Switching Gears for Green

For Synergy EV’s CEO, changing banks made the difference between going under and finding the right supporter for his business of developing green cars and alternative fuels.

Up in the Air

Up in the Air

Regional airports are reporting a slight uptick in business as tighter security funnels some travelers to smaller hubs. But their future is far from secure amid uncertain fuel prices and the need to update aging facilities.

Web on Wheels

Web on Wheels

In the increasingly wired world, demand for the connected car is gaining momentum, and Autonet Mobile CEO Sterling Pratz is seeing revenue triple to millions of dollars.

Quake Sparks Migration Worries

Quake Sparks Migration Worries

Memories of the Mariel boatlift and its impact on tourism, business, and the community haunt experts as they see a wave of migration coming from Haiti and wonder whether South Florida is ready.

 
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Football Fever

Gridiron Green

Who is more valuable, a star quarterback who makes $14 million a year or a player on the bench who pulls in a fraction that amount? In the NFL, a big paycheck doesn't necessarily mean big performance. Read More