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World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher

Outpourings of public grief and appreciation swept the globe on Thursday after the death of Apple (AAPL.O) co-founder Steve Jobs.

U.S. facing slow growth, not recession, CEOs say

The U.S. economy is not slipping back into recession but will face a long, slow recovery as political gridlock in Washington and Europe make businesses wary of investing, according to General Electric Co's Jeff Immelt and other top executives.

Top U.S. Mexican dining chain files for bankruptcy

The leading Mexican restaurant operator in the United States filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday and put its El Torito, Chevys Fresh Mex and Acapulco Mexican Restaurant chains up for sale.

GE May Lease Vehicle Batteries for Electric Cars

General Electric Co (GE.N) may lease costly vehicle batteries to electric-car buyers, joining other companies looking to get more people to buy alternative-energy automobiles.

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HP, Apotheker Downfall: Indecisiveness

The problem for HP and doomed CEO Leo Apotheker runs much deeper than the obvious, including a sagging stock price, TouchPad tablet and WebOS failure, and a damaged brand image. The simple cultprit has been corporate indecisiveness, which has run amok throughout every problem the company has faced. That's why Apotheker is apparently out of a job and Meg Whitman, the former eBay CEO is in. But even that very move smacks of indecisiveness, since Apotheker has only been on the job for one year.

Oil Prices and GE: 2 Quick Reads on the U.S. Economy

Don't have the time to pour over U.S. economic data and related reports? Well, for a quick-read on the U.S. economy, monitor the price of oil and General Electric's (GE) stock price.

U.S. Stocks Fall - Did the Federal Reserve Provide Enough Stimulus?

The U.S. Federal Reserve intervened in the U.S. economy Thursday – the central bank did what investors thought they would do, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average still fell more than 270 points. What’s going on?

Immelt makes a speech during a "Jobs for America Summit" at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington

Jeff Immelt and the GE Way: 10 Years on the Job, Trying to Win Back Investors

In writing the only book so far on GE leader Jeff Immelt -- Jeff Immelt and the New GE Way -- it was evident the leader was marked from the start by two distinct things. One was quite obvious, that Immelt followed Jack Welch, a man hailed at the end of the 20th century as one of the greatest business leaders of that century.

IBM, Vodafone extend India outsourcing deal for up to $1 billion

IBM has signed an extended deal estimated at up to $1 billion to manage the information technology systems of Vodafone's Indian unit until 2017, the Economic Times reported on Thursday.

Women Tech CEOs: With Bartz Gone, Who’s Left and Why?

Carol Bartz's ouster as Yahoo CEO leaves the ranks of women in the tech sector much smaller. Why?

Is the Dow Headed Higher or Lower?

To say it's been a discomforting time for U.S. stock investors lately would be an understatement. Europe debt concerns, a tepid U.S. economic recovery that’s not creating enough jobs, and now Hurricane Irene’s damage has jolted institutional investors. Given the above, where’s the Dow headed from here?

Tech CEOs in 2011: Where Are the Women?

At Apple, all senior executives are male. Why? And why so few female CEOs?

25 Top CEOs Earn More Than Their Firms Pay in Taxes

Through massive pay raises and tax-dodging strategies, 25 CEO's were able to earn more than what their companies' pay in federal income taxes in 2010, according to an analysis by the Institute for Policy Studies.

Warren Buffett: Altruistic Defender of American Icons or Shrewd Profit Seeker?

Legendary investor Warren Buffett made a phone call to Bank of America CEO Brian T. Moynihan on Aug. 24 and offered to invest a staggering $5 billion in the bank. The Bank of America shares had been in doldrums amid questions over its liquidity situation and rumors that it would need a massive capital injection.

Analysis: Buffett Trades off his Reputation, Returns Follow

Warren Buffett showed again this week that his name and money is enough to give a struggling company instant credibility in the market. But the legendary investor also demonstrated his canny command of that reputation means that such deals can immediately generate profits.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during a news conference at Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto

Facebook, LinkedIn Threaten to Slay Monster.com

Shares of the parent of online job board Monster.com are down nearly 70 percent this year, with most of that loss coming since early July. A company that once boasted a multi-billion dollar market valuation is now worth less than $1 billion.

Stock Market Rebounds On Early Trading

The stock market inched back up this morning as bargain hunters scoured the Big Board for victims of last week’s crash.

U.S. Stock Market: Who Has the Upper Hand Now - Bulls or Bears?

To say it's been a discomforting summer for U.S. stock investors would be an understatement. The Dow has been on a wild ride, with large market drops followed by sudden reversals. Look for market choppiness to continue until investors determine whether the Fed's latest monetary policy decision will be enough to rev-up U.S. GDP growth.

U.S. Stock Market: Dow?s Wild Ride May Continue, on Societe Generale Woes

After a week of wild gyrations that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise or fall 400 points on four consecutive days, there?s word that a major bank in France with a funny-sounding name may be in trouble. Further, if you think a possible problem at France's Societe Generale won?t affect the value of the U.S. stocks you own, think again.