Companies and Executives

Golden Opportunity

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Proving that experience is valuable, a collaboration of 6,000 retired scientists and engineers help Procter & Gamble and other companies solve business problems.

Taking Flight

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Boeing changes flight pattern and looks to the future of warfare by investing $1 billion in producing unmanned aircraft.

Monopoly Play

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

With Monsanto and DuPont deadlocked in a dispute over cotton, seeds and herbicides, the Justice Department is investigating the industry's multibillion-dollar competitive-pricing practices.

Does Rock Still Rock?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

As the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum turns 25 and throws itself a massive bash ($25,000 VIP tickets, anyone?), does rock still have it? Or is it time for rocking chair?

Billionaire Bust Rocks Hedge Funds, Community

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:24:00 UTC

The arrest of Raj Rajaratnam has had worldwide impact, even sending the stock market in his native Sri Lanka tumbling. The impact is felt as new details arise about the investigation that led to the arrest of the hedge fund whiz.

Penny-Pincher

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

With shoppers clipping coupons and thinking twice whether to spend their hard-earned money on steak or staples, grocery heavyweight Kroger is focusing on competitive prices and a novel idea: that the customer comes first.

The Partner Police

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Whether you consider it to be "sales on steroids" or think of its execs as "cruise directors," business development has become a crucial position in corporate America.

Hunting in Private

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Gander Mountain, the top retailer of outdoor-recreation goods, is on its way to becoming a private company. And that's just the way the company's media-shy chairman likes it.

IPO Freely

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

With several recent successful initial public offerings, signs point to a resurgence of the IPO market.

Capitalism’s Future Evolution

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Can capitalism remake itself to reflect the needs of the society at large and still turn a profit?