On September 16, 2010
Why FedEx’s 1,700 Layoffs are a Good Sign
There's much worry the plans of economic-belwether company FedEx to lay off 1,700 workers, despite posting strong earnings. Here's why it's not about the economy, and it's smart.
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On September 16, 2010
NSBA Applauds Small Business Bill
The National Small Business Association (NSBA) said today it applauds the approval of the Small Business Jobs Bill, and urges the House to promptly take-up the Senate-approved language.
Though the Senate failed to pass language fully repealing the new…
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On September 16, 2010
A Phantom Returns: Congress Asks Why J&J Delayed Tylenol Recall for 9 Months
Johnson & Johnson CEO William Weldon should prepare to be crucified when he testifies to Congress on Sept. 30 about the Tylenol recall.
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New Get-Tough Approach On China Exchange Rate? Hardly
The Obama administration's policy toward China's exchange rate has hardly evolved, and it won't anytime soon, judging from today's rhetoric.
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On September 16, 2010
A Tale of Two Economies | BTalk
Podcast: Michael Blythe, chief economist at the Commonwealth Bank, explains the findings of the latest Viewpoint report, which looks at the impact of mining on the Aussie economy.
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On September 16, 2010
Why Is Healthcare Reform Helping My Chain-Store Competitor More Than My Business?
Despite new healthcare legislation, independent bookstore owners Casey Coonerty Protti fears that rising insurance costs could put her out of business.
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On September 16, 2010
Craigslist Cleans House, Trash Moves Elsewhere
After resisting pressure from advocacy groups and attorneys general for more than a year, Craigslist has decided to permanently remove its adult services section from its online classified ads in the United States. Elsewhere around the world,…
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On September 16, 2010
Cable’s Falling Subs, Like Its Revenue Streams, May Have Two Parts
Time Warner Cable's CFO describes the subscription outlook as "very, very weak." But is its expected dip in third quarter subs just about the recession, or shifts in media consumption?
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On September 16, 2010
The Financial Times & Goldman Sachs Business Book Award: The Shortlist
The Shortlist for Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year has been announced. As with the longlist for the award, it is dominated by books covering the recent financial turmoil. The only two covering…
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