business & economy

Bob Iger rocks Disney

homeandgardeninsights — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:12:12 +0000

In revitalizing the Magic Kingdom, the CEO has built a compelling case that integrated, cross-platform media leviathans like Disney still make sense in the Digital Age.

Employer Info for Top Companies

homeandgardeninsights — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:08:20 +0000

Costco
CVS
DirectBuy
Home Depot
Kroger
Macy’s
Target
WalMart

DirectBuy Class Action Lawsuit

homeandgardeninsights — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:13:25 +0000

Heard rumors of a direct buy class action lawsuit. That’s too bad, I’ve always had a good experience with that company.

November: Most jobs lost in 34 years

homeandgardeninsights — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:12:03 +0000

The economy lost 533,000 jobs in November, according to a government report — bringing the year’s total job losses to 1.9 million. November had the largest monthly job loss total since December 1974, CNNMoney reports. According to the Labor Department, the unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent from 6.5 percent in October. It is the highest unemployment rate since October 1993.

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RIM Spending Now To Keep Growth Going

homeandgardeninsights — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:51:41 +0000

“The Street thought RIM’s Q1 was an easy beat-and-raise layup, but the BlackBerry maker (narrowly) missed both revenue and EPS estimates, and issued weak profit and subscriber addition guidance for Q2. Shares traded down 10% after-hours, below $129, and will almost certainly drop Thursday morning.”
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Dubai ’shape-shifting skyscraper’ unveiled

homeandgardeninsights — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:06:02 +0000

Ambitious plans to build a revolutionary 420-meter shape-shifting skyscraper in Dubai have been unveiled by architects. (Read more...

Citi poised to fire thousands

homeandgardeninsights — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:34:36 +0000

Citigroup is readying to cut 10% of 65,000-person investment banking group worldwide, The Wall Street Journal reports. (Read more...)

Oil prices surges despite Saudi pledge

homeandgardeninsights — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:29:06 +0000

Oil prices rose Monday as investors shrugged off Saudi Arabia’s pledge to increase its oil production if needed, focusing instead on disruptions to Nigerian supply and heightened Middle East tensions. (Read more...)

Hedge funds vs. mutual funds

homeandgardeninsights — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:03:00 +0000

“Chastened by the 2000-02 crash, the mutual fund industry has morphed into a 401(k) bureaucracy, cranking out bland diversified funds and packaging them into “life cycle” portfolios that you don’t have to think much about.

All the glitz these days is in the secret-handshake world of hedge funds. Meanwhile, for those who just want a cheap and easy way to get into the market, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are giving mutual funds a serious run for their money.”

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Top 80 Jobs

homeandgardeninsights — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:01:32 +0000

Young and restless: Get your dream job – now

Top 20 jobs for people who want more pay, more upside and more control over where they’re going. (more)

Parents returning to the work force

Top 20 jobs if you want a challenging job that can bend to make room for family life. (more)

From the military to the private sector

Top 20 jobs if you’d like an easy transition, a lot of stability and a job that makes use of what you know. (more)

Over 50: Do what you always wanted

Top 20 jobs if you’re ready to retire from the rat race and want work you can feel passionate about. (more)