Xerox (XRX) Dell (DELL) and American Express (AXP) Among Top Ten Companies That Let You Work From Home
The number of employees who work from home is rising, and one job site compiles opportunities from companies that offer “flexible” positions.
Here's How Foreign Investment Created 1.62 Million Indian Jobs
Analysts from Ernst & Young interviewed business experts around the world to learn about what’s next for foreign direct investment in India.
P&G Profit Is Better Than Expected – No Thanks To “Movember”
P&G executives blamed “Movember” for flat earnings in its grooming segment, but the story is different in its developing-country markets.
Who’s The Billionaire Building A Port In The Congo?
Shipping magnate Enrique Razon, the fourth-richest man in the Philippines, was only in Davos for one reason.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Earnings Preview: Q4 2013 Sales Fall On Continued Mining Sector Lag
Analysts predict earnings will fall 12.3 percent due to a slowing in global demand for mining equipment and high inventories.
Does Money Make You Rude?
A psychology researcher conducted a variety of studies that may surprise you.
El-Erian Is Leaving PIMCO - Now What?
One of the world’s largest bond fund managers will keep its founder at the helm -- and add a few names.
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Q1 Earnings Preview 2014: Profits Up Despite Slow Growth in Americas
Despite slow consumer demand in the Americas, strong holiday sales and new products mean a good first quarter.
Starbucks (SBUX) Moving Outside Of Cafes And Into Grocery Aisles
Many Americans can't walk 3 blocks without seeing a Starbucks, and now the company is focusing on a brand-new location.
Cell Phones And Televisions Were The Most Popular Orders From Nigeria’s Jumia
Cell phones and televisions top the list of most popular online retail orders in Nigeria.
Can Hedge Fund Fortress Investment (FIG) Build The First Profitable Passenger Train System In America?
Floridians have been trying since the 1960s to build their own railway.
Tunisia’s $1 Billion Smuggling Problem
The World Bank reported that informal trade between Tunisia, Libya and Algeria is on the rise, but experts say intervention could be more expensive.
Latinos Set To Outnumber Whites In California -– But What Does It Mean For The Economy?
A new report shows that within a few months 39% of California’s population will be Latino, and there are quite a few economic implications.
Half Of Global Platinum Output Threatened By Labor Disputes (NHM) (IMP) (LMMI) (AMS)
South African workers’ union strikes at platinum mines will continue to pressure an industry already struggling with lower prices and high costs.
Associated British Foods (ABF) Reports Major Revenue Drop As Sugar Prices Extend Their Plunge
One of the largest sugar retailers in the U.K. is expecting a grim 2014, and a recent announcement from India only adds to fears.
Global Economy Is Recovering, But Some Developing Countries Must Be Careful As Fed Cuts Bond Buying, World Bank Warns
In it's latest report, The World Bank has a bullish forecast for global economic growth, but developing country concerns remain.
Five CES Inventions That Are Better Than Science Fiction
These inventions are bringing "imaginary" technology to life.
Report: The Ten Most Expensive Natural Disasters In 2013
An annual report determined the economic costs of 2013’s most devastating floods, storms and earthquakes.
Africa Unite! Zambian Officials Call For Pan-African Stance On Mining
Zambia has announced a plan to standardize mining practices between African countries to keep foreign companies from overstepping labor standards.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Profits Up 11% In Q4 Thanks To Job Cuts, Higher Net Interest Income, Fees
Here's how the country’s biggest mortgage lender beat analysts' expectations despite lower mortgage revenue.
How Do You Make Money When Less Than 1% Of Apps Are 'Financially Successful'
How do you make money when less than 1% of apps are 'financially successful'?
Is Candy Crush Turning Your Kid Into A Gambler?
"Candy Crush Saga" is the most popular game on Facebook, but new research shows it could be teaching kids to love gambling.
Time Warner Inc., (TWX) Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) and Viacom Inc. (VIAB) Face Antitrust Probe Into European Film Studio Contracts
The highest court in the European Union will look into contracts between American film studios and European broadcasters to see if they violate antitrust laws.
Nearly $1.7 Trillion Passed Through Kenyan Mobile Phones Last Year
A mobile-banking system called M-Pesa, founded in 2007, now has more than 17 billion users – which is good for both companies and customers.
Canadian Jobs Report Worse Than The U.S.' Thanks To Freezing Temperatures and Layoffs At BlackBerry (BBR) and Sears (SHLD)
The Canadian unemployment rate surpassed the American rate in December for the first time since the financial crisis thanks to chilling temperatures and massive layoffs.
Brazilian Officials Say Rising Inflation Rate Is Fine But Economists Disagree
Despite government / central bank efforts to quell rising consumer prices, the inflation rate rose in 2013, which doesn’t bode well for 2014.
New Study Shows Money Does Buy Happiness
A poll shows that people in management positions are happier than plain old workers.
Warren Buffett and Carl Icahn Are The New Rail Barons And Both Have Made Big Bets On Crude Rail Transport
A U.S. crude oil transport boom means big money for rail car manufacturers – and billionaire investors have already placed their bets.
Another Crude Oil Train Exploded In Canada, And It's Still Burning
A fire burned all night after a train carrying propane and crude oil derailed in New Brunswick on Tuesday. Experts are now worried about the possibility of more explosions.
Millenials Beware: America’s Workforce is Getting Older
Demographic change will affect the workforce in several ways in the decade ahead.