ThinkstockFacebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) is supposed to the most important of the publicly traded Web 2.0 companies. The conclusion is natural. The world’s largest social network has 1.1 billion members. Its revenue growth rate…
Amazon.com has started a new grocery delivery system, which puts it in competition with the nation's largest supermarket chains, as well has tens of thousands of local groceries.
A good manager understands the contribution of his or her employees. In return, managers often receive the respect of their workers. And indeed, more than two-thirds of American employees approve — even like —…
The congressional attack on General Motors has reached the point where some officials want the nation's largest car company to pull 2.5 million recalled models off the road.
For some reason, Starbucks has slashed prices on some coffee and coffee products between April 1 to April 7. The coffee shop chain did not give any reason for the decision.
Chevy has entered the pickup incentive awards in earnest. The top three selling vehicles in the United States are pickups, led by Ford's F-150 and including Chrysler's Dodge Ram.
ThinkstockBoulder, Colo., ranked as the city least plagued by obesity, according to recent research. Among the 10 cities with the lowest level of obesity, another two also are in Colorado — Denver and Fort…
Mercedes-Benz set an all-time record for global sales in March. Mercedes' March numbers were part of a trend. The lack of major competitors means Mercedes has a clear road ahead.
ThinkstockNew Zealand ranked in first place in a new survey of 132 nations, based on measurements that include fulfillment of needs and basic quality of life. The research, called the Social Progress Index, was…
Apple, at the forefront of global technology, also has taken a lead in renewable energy. That is the conclusion of a new report from Greenpeace that looks at energy use at many U.S. tech…
ThinkstockCalifornia recently has taken the largest hit in the sharp increase in gasoline prices. The average price of a gallon of regular in the nation’s largest state sits at $3.99. However, in some of…
ThinkstockIf real estate data are to be believed, the housing market has recovered so rapidly and so robustly that some markets have regained the record levels of 2005 and 2006. This implies another real…
On April 25, T-Mobile US customers will no longer be able to buy BlackBerry handsets through the wireless company. No reason was given, but there are several likely causes.
Courtesy Volkswagen AGVolkswagen’s attempt to become the world’s number one car company by unit sales runs through the United States. And the American market has not been kind to it. For the time being,…
ThinkstockWhile new car prices rose 1.4% to an average of $31,995 in March, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) was able to raise its, while Nissan had to cut its sharply. Though the auto…
courtesy of PepsiCoSoda sales in general have been under siege, mostly because of high sugar and calories levels. Among the brands within the industry, Diet Pepsi has taken a particularly bad beating. The news…
When Apple launches the iPhone 6, its management needs to struggle with the balance between the product's features and the price it charges. It may have to trade off price to gain back market…
The number of skeptics about Tesla's future has grown so high that optimism about its future has eroded -- if only modestly. This could keep its shares stuck were they are for some time.
Wikimedia Commons (Lee-Sean Huang)For all the work he did to help Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) become the third most valuable public company in the U.S. , CEO and founder Larry Page was paid $1…
courtesy of The Coca-Cola CompanyOne of the world’s most recognized brand — The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) — topped a new list of the world’s most powerful brands. The soft drink was followed by another…