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Inside the World of Blizzard

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:51:00 EDT

The recent $18.9 billion merger of Activision and Blizzard created the gaming industry¹s biggest player. But Blizzard is worth much more than its greatest hit, World of Warcraft

Merrill, Goldman, Deutsche in Auction-Rate Deal

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:16:00 EDT

Big banks agree to pay millions in fines and refund money to investors who bought the risky securities

Great Firewall of China Silences iTunes

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:42:00 EDT

China may be upset about a 'Tibet Solidarity' album that's being downloaded, says blogger Frederik Balfour

Seinfeld for Microsoft: An Advertisement about Nothing?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:04:00 EDT

Blogger David Kiley says spending $10 million on a celebrity campaign is a risky way to relaunch a troubled product

Oil Price Jumps $5

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:08:00 EDT

Prices rise to their highest level in two weeks, over $122 a barrel

Credit Cards Replace Small Biz Loans

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:17:00 EDT

As commerical loans become harder to find, small business owners give in to aggressive marketing and get slammed with 30% interest rates

Bracing for Inflation

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:38:00 EDT

Despite the recent softening of oil prices, the U.S. could be looking at double-digit inflation as early as 2009

Immigration: Enforcement or Politics?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:18:00 EDT

Immigration: Enforcement or Politics?

Adult Obesity Rates Rise In 37 States

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:01:00 EDT

In spite of media coverage and doctors' advice, millions of Americans are still overweight. Why can't state and federal policies control help?

The iPhone Kill-Switch Kerfuffle

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:10:00 EDT

The iPhone Kill-Switch Kerfuffle

For Steuben's Craftsmen, a Fragile Future

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

After decades of taking a loss on the high-end glassmaker, Corning has sold Steuben Glass to private equity firm Schottenstein

When Will Casinos Snap Their Losing Streak?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

A tough economy and steep fuel prices are hurting Las Vegas and other casino areas. Relief might not come anytime soon

Olympic Winner: Online Video

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:32:00 EDT

The success of NBC and Yahoo in attracting viewers is showing advertisers the value of placing messages alongside Internet video

Book Publishers: Learn From Digg, Yelp—Even Gawker

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Book publishing could keep itself vital by taking a page from Web 2.0 technologies, but it has a long way to go. Here are some lessons

Fresenius Stays Strong in Tough Times

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:15:00 EDT

The health-care company's products are virtually immune to recession, and it has used the strong euro to acquire U.S. drugmaker APP Pharmaceuticals

English Soccer's Global Reach Scores Big

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:21:00 EDT

The lucrative Premiership's international stars make for marketing opportunities the world over, and the EPL is even gaining fast on the NFL

Probe into Spanair Crash Begins

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:23:00 EDT

The Spanish jet crash, which left 153 dead, was the country's worst since 1973. Investigators are probing the wreckage

Chinese Censors Silence iTunes

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:57:00 EDT

In China, frustrated music fans have been unable to download songs through Apple's online store for the past several days

Podcast: The View from 1,614 Feet

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:49:00 EDT

Just as new world records are set at the Beijing Olympics, the race to construct the world's tallest building continues

Lotus Concept Ice Vehicle

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:49:00 EDT

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Success on a Shoestring

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:27:00 EDT

An entrepreneur explains how his company grew from two to over 50 employees in 15 years and doubled revenues every year for the past four, without venture capital

Making Remote Check Deposit Real

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:18:00 EDT

The technology to deposit checks remotely is here. Small banks gain convenience—and a way to compete with their larger counterparts

Starting a Business Development Center in Nigeria

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:48:00 EDT

A goal of helping Nigerian entrepreneurs takes passion and motivation. To make it happen, you'll need a thorough business plan—and plenty of patience

Podcast: The One Minute Entrepreneur

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:13:00 EDT

Podcast: The One Minute Entrepreneur

Blog: Why Stay Small?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:24:00 EDT

Blog: Why Stay Small?

Today's Tip: Lead with a Beginner's Mind

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:08:00 EDT

Today's Tip

Interactive Case Study: Keeping Knowledge in the Company

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:26:00 EDT

A pilot program at American Express gives soon-to-be retirees less work and more time to pass along their expertise to younger generations

The Ethics of Protesting

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:47:00 EDT

You have a right to voice your dissent. Just make sure you do it the right way, which means with fairness and respect uppermost in mind

Go For It, Brett

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:27:00 EDT

Why retiring successfully is so much harder than it looks—and not just for top athletes

Board Governance 101: Lessons from Alcatel-Lucent

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:48:00 EDT

Nine thorny questions to ask about a company in trouble, on everything from oversight to CEO succession

How to Pick a Sport Management Program

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:01:00 EDT

Getting into the sport management business allows mere mortals to share the glory and the rewards. Here's how to choose an undergrad program

Goizueta Unveils New Curriculum

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:07:00 EDT

Video View: Goizueta's New Curriculum

Lotus to Develop Bio-fuel Engine

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:36:00 EDT

The new OMNIVORE engine concept will significantly increase fuel efficiency for sustainable bio alcohol fuels