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May 20, 2013

Is Apple Dodging Taxes?

Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is set to testify before Congress Tuesday on how his company manages its books.
May 20, 2013

Monday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets

Here are the top stories driving markets today.
May 20, 2013

Is the IRS Corrupt or Just Incompetent?

The narrative put forward by the Inspector General and other reports is one where the federal government trips on its own bureaucracy, and what could have been solved with a modicum of good management instead ballooned into a crisis.
May 20, 2013

Bernanke Gives This Advice to College Grads

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently gave a commencement speech at Bard College at Simon's Rock. He had some good advice for the students who were graduating and entering the workforce.
May 20, 2013

Unemployment Rates Continue to Shock Doom-and-Gloomers

Unemployment rates are one measure of how well the economy is recovering, and 40 states experienced a drop in unemployment rates last month.
May 20, 2013

Here Are the Euro Zone’s Woes in One Big Chart

The latest data from Eurostat shows that fewer than half of the euro zone’s economies are now growing.
May 20, 2013

Wal-Mart Must Address These Growing Threats

Walmart is being threatened by grocery stores selling better goods as well as online powerhouse Amazon as positive economic indicators appear.
May 20, 2013

Why Yahoo’s Bid for Tumblr is Genius

Yahoo's CEO Marissa Mayer is increasing advertising sales by acquiring Tumblr.
May 20, 2013

Will Obamacare Actually Make Workers Cheaper to Insure?

Employer-sponsored insurance means savings for business and increased take-home pay for workers...
May 20, 2013

Hey Taxpayers: You are Putting Cash in CEO Pockets

The call to reduce earned benefits in the U.S. comes at a time when the rich have never been richer.
May 20, 2013

Sirius XM Tries to Stay in Cruise Control as Google Arrives

Though Google introduced its All Access radio service this week, Sirius will likely remain in the driver's seat for the coming periods.
May 20, 2013

Chevy Striking Balance with This Approach to 2014 Silverado

In its design approach for the 2014 Silverado, Chevy tried to strike a balance between performance on the job and comfort in non-work environments.
May 20, 2013

J. C. Penney: Inspections Required to be a Supplier from Bangladesh

The Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh has spurred American retailer J. C. Penney Company to action.
May 20, 2013

Are US Banks Playing with Fire in the Commercial Loan Market?

With loans in 2013 breaking the $1.5 trillion mark, the big banks may be taking on more credit risks than they can handle.
May 19, 2013

Facebook IPO Anniversary: What Does the Future Hold?

So what has the company accomplished during its first year as a public company? What has it botched? The answer for both questions is mobile.