The Top MBA Programs Integrating Sustainability and CSR
The Aspen Institute recently released the 2009-2010 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey and popular alternative ranking of full-time MBA programs that integrate sustainability and social responsibility into the curriculum.
The “Other” Virgin Islands
I sprawled out on my lounge chair. White, powdery sand surrounded me. I felt energized, yet relaxed. The beach appeared picture perfect. It was nearly deserted. I looked out at the calming shades of
Sharapova has designs on fashion career
Tennis former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova is interested in trying her hand at designing clothing.
GM CEO departs in shakeup by board
General Motors Co's chief executive, Fritz Henderson, abruptly resigned on Tuesday, after the company's board decided it wanted to chart a new course for the restructuring automaker.
Nokia sees cell phone market up 10 percent in 2010
Nokia, the world's biggest mobile handset maker, expects the cell phone market to recover faster next year than analysts are forecasting, but falling handset prices would cap profitability growth.
Nokia sees cellphone market up 10 percent in 2010
Nokia, the world's biggest mobile handset maker, expects the cellphone market to recover faster next year than analysts are forecasting, but falling handset prices would cap profitability growth.
Obama's Afghan withdrawal timeline under fire
President Barack Obama's top deputies on Wednesday defended his plan for a rapid ramp-up in Afghanistan, but some U.S. senators questioned a proposal to set an 18-month timeline for starting to bring troops home
Charming Shoppes posts smaller Q3 loss
Women's apparel retailer Charming Shoppes Inc posted a narrower third-quarter loss as fewer discounts resulted in improved gross margins, and said it entered the fourth quarter with much less carry-over inventory.
Technology gives some high-speed traders advantages
The days of swashbuckling backslappers on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange have given way to an era of trading dominated by analytical technical whizzes whose computers may be running from a town in deepest New Jersey or Texas.
Gold hits record high as investors bet on more gains
Gold hit record highs at $1,216.75 an ounce in Europe on Wednesday as investors bet on higher prices, with funds lengthening positions due to expectations of a fresh leg of dollar weakness and more central bank buying.
Transcript of Tiger Woods statement
Here is the most recent statement posted by Tiger Woods on his website.
Siemens hires UBS to sell hearing-aid unit-sources
Siemens AG has hired UBS to help sell its hearing-aid unit, with initial teaser documents on the business likely to reach bidders before Christmas, sources familiar with the matter said.
Option 2009 revenue to tumble 44 pct, shares drop
Belgian electronics group Option NV forecast a 44 percent drop in full-year revenue, worse than analysts had predicted, sending its shares down more than 8 percent to a three-week low in early trades.
I've let my family down, says Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods admitted he had let his family down on Wednesday when he spoke candidly for the first time about last week's car crash and the subsequent speculation about his private life.
Pantry Q4 profit beats on lower expenses; shares rise
Convenience store operator Pantry Inc's fourth-quarter earnings handily beat Wall Street estimates aided by a 28 percent fall in operating expenses, sending shares up 7 percent.
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook to end Regional Networks
Facebook founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg sent an open letter to the sites 350 million users about the modifications that have been made to the privacy policies of the world's most popular social networking website.
Tokyo Electron eyes stronger chip equipment orders
Japan's Tokyo Electron, the world's No.2 supplier of semiconductor-making equipment, said quarterly orders look to be stronger than expected thanks to a surge in demand from memory makers in Taiwan and South Korea.
GM has 600 mln euros to overhaul Opel-Germany
General Motors has signalled it is ready to contribute about 600 million euros ($904.3 million) of its own cash to restructure its Opel carmaking unit, German Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle said on Wednesday.
KGHM eyes raising Polkomtel stake to 25 pct-CEO
Europe's No.2 copper producer KGHM may raise its stake in Poland's top mobile operator Polkomtel to 25 percent, but it will not make good on plans to buy the stake in a Canadian exploration firm in 2009.
Stocks rise after ADP, S&P breaks resistance
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after a private-sector employment report showed an improvement from October and the S&P pushed through a key technical level.
Cisco has 84 pct of Tandberg, won't extend bid
Cisco Systems Inc needs more help from shareholders to meet the acceptance threshold in its bid to buy Norway's Tandberg ASA and create the global leader in videoconferencing equipment.
Real Goods Solar gets multi-site contract; shares rise
Residential and small commercial solar energy integrator Real Goods Solar said it signed a multi-site contract to design and install 790 kilowatt of photovoltaic systems, sending its shares up nearly 16 percent.
Carlyle Group to announce Brazil deals soon
U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group plans to announce two or three deals soon in Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, co-founder David Rubenstein said on Wednesday.
Iran releases five Britons detained from yacht
Iran released five Britons detained in the Gulf after their yacht apparently strayed into Iranian waters, Britain said Wednesday, averting a diplomatic row on top of Iran's disputes with the West over its nuclear program.
New Look picks banks for possible IPO: source
British fashion retailer New Look has moved closer to a stock market return by picking banks to handle a possible initial public offering (IPO) early next year, an industry source said on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods issues apology for transgressions
Tiger Woods admitted in a statement posted on his website today, that he let his family down and regrets his transgressions with all his heart.
UK warns EU not to stifle City of London
Britain has warned its EU partners not to stifle the City of London's financial services industry with excessive regulation, responding to concerns that France will push for tighter rules at its expense.
Israel cut settlement spending in 2009
Israel reduced spending on settlement construction in the occupied West Bank during 2009, according to official figures which show just four building starts funded in the third quarter.
Yahoo expands integration with Facebook
Yahoo Inc will let users of its email, photo-sharing and other online products link their content and activities directly into Facebook, the world's No. 1 Internet social network.
Labor market marks slight improvement in November
The U.S. labor market improved in November, with the number of jobs lost in the private sector falling again and the number of planned layoffs also easing, separate reports showed on Wednesday.
