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| Share via e-mail Boston Globe Google Inc. has acquired Cambridge online marketing firm Incentive Targeting Inc., a five-year-old start-up that builds software for retailers to offer customers targeted promotions. Google confirmed the deal Wednesday afternoon, but did not disclose financial ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Detroit Bonds Cut Deeper Into Junk as Cash Crunch Nears Bloomberg Detroit had its bond ratings cut deeper into noninvestment-grade territory by Moody's Investors Service, citing a cash crisis that may mean bankruptcy or default in the next 12 to 24 months. "These downgrades reflect the city's ongoing precariously narrow cash ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Trustee's hedge fund could face new charges The Brown Daily Herald SAC Capital Advisors L.P., the major Wall Street hedge fund founded and run by Corporation trustee Steven Cohen P'08, is facing a potential civil-fraud suit brought by federal investigators, various news outlets reported Wednesday. The possible suit comes ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Target and Neiman Marcus Launch: Karlie, Shay, Kate, Leighton Gather Celebs News Channel Target and Neiman Marcus launched their Holiday Collection on November 28. Model Karlie Kloss and actresses Shay Mitchell, Kate Bosworth, and Leighton Meester were among the guests at the festive New York City event. Karlie Kloss, star of the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Japan's Retail Sales Fall in October as Car Sales Drop: Economy Bloomberg Japan's retail sales fell in October by the most in 11 months as consumers purchased fewer cars and televisions, adding pressure on the government to stimulate an economy that may be entering a recession. Sales fell 1.2 percent from a year earlier, the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Treasury Official Pegged as Potential SEC Chairman Is Out of Running Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—A Treasury Department official eyed as a candidate for chief U.S. markets regulator is no longer in the running, according to two people close to the vetting process. White House officials informed Mary John Miller, the Treasury's under ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| AMSC slashes workforce, cuts outlook on weak wind energy market Reuters By Sagarika Jaisinghani. Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:52pm EST. (Reuters) - AMSC (AMSC.O) said it laid off about a quarter of its workforce and forecast a larger-than-expected loss for the current quarter as the power technology company struggles to stem losses ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NY attorney general says insurer refunds $3.1M Wall Street Journal ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced a settlement with insurer Excellus Bluecross Blueshield requiring refunds to patients and health care providers who overpaid due to improper accounting of deductibles. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| BofA, Citigroup Lose Bid to Dismiss FHFA Mortgage Suits Bloomberg Bank of America Corp. and Citigroup Inc. (C) are among banks that lost bids to dismiss lawsuits filed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency over mortgage bonds sold to Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac. U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| EPA bans BP from new federal contracts Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has temporarily banned the energy giant BP from new federal contracts, citing the company's "lack of business integrity as demonstrated" by the April 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster. The Environmental Protection ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| APNewsBreak: Former baseball all-star DeCinces, 3 others indicted in insider ... Washington Post LOS ANGELES — Former Baltimore Orioles all-star Doug DeCinces and three others were indicted Wednesday on insider trading charges involving the use of information prior to the takeover of a medical device company in California, authorities said. See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Unemployment rates fall in half of large US cities Bismarck Tribune WASHINGTON (AP) -- Unemployment rates declined last month in more than half of the 372 largest U.S. cities, further evidence of steady improvement in the job market. The Labor Department said Wednesday that rates fell in 201 metro areas. They rose in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Sanctions On Iran: How Washington Can End The Game Of 'Catch Me If You Can' Forbes The reactor building at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran, 1200 kms south of Tehran. (Image credit: AFP/Getty Images via @daylife). By Emanuele Ottolenghi and Mark Dubowitz. Since the European Union announced a new round of sanctions ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Megabus expanding to Nevada and California KRNV My News 4 Sparks, NV (KRNV & MyNews4.com)--There is a new option for travelers here in Northern Nevada. You will soon be able to go from Sparks to the Bay Area starting at just a dollar. Megabus.com is a city-to-city bus service that is expanding into Nevada and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| U.S. housing 'in midst of' recovery: Case-Shiller MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — U.S. home prices rose in September for the sixth straight month, signaling that the housing market is "in the midst of a recovery," according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home-price index released Tuesday. The S&P/Case-Shiller ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Workday Beats Street In First Earnings Since IPO, Shares Up Forbes Workday beat analysts' estimates in its first quarterly earnings report since its IPO, sending its already pricey stock higher in after-hours trading. Workday posted a net loss of $23.9 million or 39 cents a share on a non-GAAP basis, compared to a loss of $18.6 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Philippine economy shines in third quarter, highlights Southeast Asia resilience CNBC.com MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine economy accelerated more than expected in the third quarter, defying the global downdraft to post the fastest growth in Southeast Asia, where robust domestic demand and strong government spending are helping offset ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| US pushes to keep entrepreneur jobs in the country Seattle Post Intelligencer CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The Obama administration's top immigration official says his agency is working to attract and keep more foreign-born high-tech entrepreneurs who are seeking to start a company in the U.S.. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ... See all stories on this topic » |
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| Groupon CEO Andrew Mason Asked CFO About ... - Business Insider By Jim Edwards Groupon CEO Andrew Mason once asked his CFO what it would take for that actually happen, he told Business Insider's Ignition 2012 conference today. The moment came after a rash of media coverage in 2011 and early 2012 — some of it ... Business Insider | ||
| No Link Between Capital Gains Taxes, GDP - Business Insider By Sam Ro The prospect of higher investment tax rates (on capital gains and dividend income) is on every investors' mind lately. As it stands, Bush era tax cuts will expire by the end of the year sending the long-term capital gains tax to 25 percent from 15 ... Clusterstock | ||
| Why Is Microsoft Trying To Stir Up Trouble For Google? - Business ... By Laura Stampler The search engine is even trying to coin a new phrase, warning consumers, "Don't get Scroogled." The commercials call out Google for its months old decision to make merchants pay to show up on Google Shopping results. Even though this ... Advertising | ||
| Small Business Owner From Chester County Gets An Invite To The ... By Crystal Cranmore Mandy Cabot showed us how she modeled her black patent leather Dansko shoes for President Obama. CBS Philly | ||
| Luiz Adriano Suspended For Unsportsmanlike Goal - Business Insider By Tony Manfred Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano has been suspended for his team's pivotal Champions League match on Dec. 5 for scoring a ridiculously unsportsmanlike goal against a Nordsjaelland last week. Here's what happened: A Nordsjaelland ... Business Insider | ||
| Starbucks' Most Expensive Coffee Is $7 - Business Insider By Alaina McConnell Starbucks' new Costa Rica Finca Palmilera is costing caffeine-addicted customers a whopping $7 a cup. The beans are part of the chain's "reserve" line and are considered to be the most expensive black coffee Starbucks has ever brewed. Business Insider | ||
| Andrew Mason Business Insider Ignition Video Interview - Business ... By Steve Kovach Given that the stock is down 80% from the IPO, Groupon's board would be remiss if they didn't discuss whether he was the right guy for the job. Mason also spoke at length about Groupon's business as a whole. Check out his full interview with ... SAI | ||
| Asus CFO: Slow Demand For Windows 8 - Business Insider By Jay Yarow In addition to Chang's quote, Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund writes today, "Windows 8 is off to an awkward launch." Forbes has Sherlund's note, which says there's a "learning curve" for Windows 8, and PC makers have been slow to bring out ... Business Insider | ||
| The Intersection of Business and Poetry : Harriet Staff : Harriet the Blog By Harriet Staff Check out this piece by John Coleman at the Harvard Business Review blog. In it, Coleman speaks to the importance of poetry to professionals, especially those. Harriet: The Blog | ||
| Apple Cedes Super Bowl To Samsung, Risking Ridicule - Business ... By Jim Edwards Apple appears to have abandoned the 2013 Super Bowl, even as arch-rival Samsung has secured a spot in the big game, according to Ad Age. That sets the stage for Samsung to once again ridicule Apple in the very arena which it defined as ... Business Insider | ||
| Hospitality industry executive, business school alum makes major ... There are few people who were as excited about the addition of the Hospitality Management Program at West Virginia University as Mike Bodnar. He has been a major supporter of the program that is well on its way to becoming a major in the ... Press Releases | ||
| The Energy Efficiency Directive – Business as Usual? | The Energy ... By Marta Toporek Energy efficiency seems to have many supporters, but in practice efficiency obligations are often seen as an additional cost that could be put off until later. It is often forgotten that energy saving measures offer important business opportunities. The Energy Collective - The world's... | ||
| Acting Secretary Blank Launches Doing Business in Africa Campaign By ksullivan@doc.gov Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank today announced the launch of the "Doing Business in Africa" campaign at an event in Johannesburg, South Africa. This campaign is part of a larger U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, ... The Department of Commerce Blog | ||
| Capital One survey: Texas consumer and business attitudes about ... By Sheryl Jean "While we've seen a slight decline in business confidence and more businesses reporting drops in their financial performance, there is still an overall sense of strength and stability in the state's economy," said Kent Eastman, Texas State ... Biz Beat Blog | ||
| Small Business Owners Think Local For 2013 | Small Business Trends By Rieva Lesonsky As the year draws to a close, it's time for small business owners to take stock of what they can expect in 2013 – and most of them are expecting something good, according to the Fall 2012 Bank of America Small Business Owner Report. Small Business Trends | ||
| UMD business school to launch 'big data' master's degree program ... By Andrew Zaleski With this in mind, the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland is introducing a master's program in marketing analytics starting in 2013. According to a press release, the new program "will equip its graduates to harness and ... Technically Baltimore | ||
| Illamasqua's Blackface 'White Christmas' Ad - Business Insider By Jim Edwards The ad first appeared on Illamasqua's Australian Facebook page, and despite getting a lot of criticism over use of imagery that has traditionally been interpreted as racist, the brand is arguing that its fans know the intent of the ad isn't racist. Business Insider | ||
| Leaders Revise Business Property Tax-Cut Measure « CBS Detroit By sstoddart Leaders from the governor's office and the Legislature on Tuesday introduced a new plan to eliminate the taxes businesses pay on computers and equipment used in the manufacturing process, but it would require voter approval. CBS Detroit | ||
| Study - North Bay Business Journal By Dan Verel, Business Journal Staff Reporter FAIRFIELD — The five privately operated hospitals in Solano County make up more than 11 percent of the local economy, making health care a key driver that could be even more important in the future, according to a new study that details ... North Bay Business Journal | ||
| Feds won't do new business with BP – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs By lendonsan The U.S. government will block oil giant BP from new government contracts over its "lack of business integrity" stemming from the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday. This Just In |
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| Beleaguered Groupon CEO says will fire himself if ... - Fox Business Groupon Inc Chief Executive Andrew Mason, under fire for a plunging share price and tapering growth, declared on Wednesday he would fire himself if he ever ... www.foxbusiness.com/.../beleaguered-groupon-ceo-says-will-f... | ||
| Magellan chief's goal: Beat S&P 500 each year - Business ... Fidelity Investments' Magellan Fund has had a long line of larger-than-life managers, from chief executive Edward C. "Ned" Johnson 3d to legendary ... bostonglobe.com/business/2012/11/29/...with.../story.html | ||
| With Muted Enthusiasm, CEOs Tell Obama They'll Pay Higher Taxes ... "Business chieftains back Obama approach," says the conservative Washington Times. From a 30,000-foot vantage point, CNN went with "GOP divide over ... news.yahoo.com/muted-enthusiasm-ceos-tell-obama-theyll-pa... | ||
| Pentagon says "lot of money" still to be made in arms business | Fox ... The Pentagon's chief weapons buyer on Wednesday reassured industry executives and investors that there was still a lot of money to be made in the defense ... www.foxbusiness.com/.../pentagon-says-lot-money-still-to-be-... |
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