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Senate passes online sales tax bill

Wed, 8 May 2013 09:23:00 EDT

We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.

Lessons learned from the banking crisis

Tue, 7 May 2013 09:25:00 EDT

Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?

8 things really successful people do

Mon, 6 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.

Should you head back to business school?

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.

Building toward recovery

Wed, 1 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.

Attract customers who want to buy: 7 ways

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EDT

A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.

4 unlikely billionaires

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST

In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?

5 top business schools in America

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:22:00 EST

These schools produce the most successful business grads and offer some of the best educations.

House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:23:00 EST

The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.

Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million, will make more cars available to Zipsters

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:10:00 EST

Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.

Why did the man behind Windows jump ship, and who’s left to steer?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:59:00 EST

What does Steven Sinofsky's abrupt departure from Microsoft mean for Windows … and the way the company will compete with Apple and Google?

Google Free Zone brings the Internet to feature phones for free

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:39:00 EST

Google Free Zone enables feature phone users use mail, Web search and Google+ for free. Is it generosity at work, a savvy market grab, or both?

How Apple's victory over Samsung will affect you

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:06:00 EDT

Digital Trends goes over the many ways Apple's $1 billion victory over Samsung could hurt Android users, and a few ways it could help.

Google vs. Apple: The inevitable patent battle ahead

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:38:00 EDT

When will Google and Apple fight each other directly? Is a direct patent fight inevitable after Samsung vs Apple ends?

Can United Airlines fix itself?

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:06:00 EDT

After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers who have already fled to the competition?

Tweeting at work? You might be driving your boss (and coworkers) crazy

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EDT

How much bandwidth is used by workplace Tweeting - and is it enough of a problem to actually be a problem? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't impact the workplace in other ways.

Why do McDonald's burgers look different from their advertisements?

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:44:00 EDT

McDonald's Director of Marketing tackles a popular fan question by taking you behind the scenes of an advertisement photoshoot.

Facebook to try again with its own smartphone, going after ex-Apple talent

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:31:00 EDT

Months after the existence of Facebook's 'Buffy' project was made public, it appears that the company is thinking much larger for its smartphone plans.

Mercedes, Ford, Nissan join forces on hydrogen fuel cell research

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST

The parent company of German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, has announced it's formed an alliance with Ford and Nissan to help accelerate the development and eventual launch of hydrogen fuel cell technology for cars.

2014 Cadillac ELR preview: Guilt-free luxury upstages Chevy Volt

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:00:00 EST

You've likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.

Romney slams Tesla, Fisker again in final presidential debate

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:47:00 EDT

The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free -- but it was not to be.

Small cars haven't been this big for nearly 20 years

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:03:00 EDT

Small cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration.

2013 green car buyers guide: Hybrids, diesels and plug-ins

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:25:00 EDT

With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.

The most important new cars for 2013

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:32:00 EDT

Here are ten 2013 model year vehicles that are especially important, for the market, for innovation and for looking to the future.

Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 16:39:00 EDT

If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.

2014 Tesla Model X vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Electric SUV showdown

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:26:00 EDT

The 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has been compared to a Tesla for half the price, so how does Toyota's all-electric compact SUV compare to the Model X?

Convert your car to a plug-in hybrid? All you need is $3,000

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 16:21:00 EDT

Not everyone can afford a new hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car, but those who still wish to drive such a vehicle can still take the conversion route.

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:14:00 EDT

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

Asia markets up after US delivers positive data

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT

Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday.

US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.

Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens...

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:43:00 EDT

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:34:00 EDT

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.

Chinese premier visits India to boost ties

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:53:00 EDT

Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and boost...

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:43:00 EDT

Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a...

Obama agenda marches on despite controversies

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:33:00 EDT

Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...

White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:33:00 EDT

A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the...