Business News

Capital Flight

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

As the shock of the financial crisis and the recession sinks in, new ideas about risk are taking hold. In the second installment of a series, Portfolio.com talks to small-business owners frustrated by risk-averse banks.

Bernie's Lessons

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

The Madoff scandal is leading to new efforts at business schools to emphasize ethics.

Frank Frankly Tough on Big Banks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

The powerful chairman of the House Financial Services Committee is following through on a pledge to rewrite the rules of the game for bankers.

Breaking Ground

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

With nonresidential construction down, the economic-stimulus bill's funding for public projects and energy efficiency will likely be the only ray of sunshine for the construction industry for the near future.

Energy Innovation

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

The Obama administration is using the economic-stimulus program to fund dozens of startups with big ideas for energy. Meet four grant winners in the Bay Area.

Going Hostile

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Hostile deals are traditionally viewed as risky and difficult to pull off, but some acquirers, such as Kraft, are giving it a shot as the odds shift.

A Bankruptcy Boom

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

While other law firms are laying off associates and cutting budgets, firms specializing in bankruptcy law are experiencing a boom.

Where's the Cash?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Small businesses are struggling to get the loans they need to grow their companies and that's hampering the impending economic recovery.

One Toke Over the Line

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Recent policy changes are making medical marijuana a very hot commodity. But as the industry multiplies seemingly overnight, questions about abuse, profits, and taxation are clouding expansion.

Ready for Retirement

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

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