The Oracle of Omaha acquired his hometown newspaper in January and just snapped up dozens more in a $142 million deal. This is supposed to be the fastest declining industry in America. What is Warren Buffett up to?
Here’s …
Delta Appeared to Overcharge Frequent Flyers for Weeks – Was That Legal?
If you’re a Delta frequent flyer, you may have been paying more on the company’s airfares than those who have not officially declared their loyalty to the airline.
Is “Edgy” Marketing Too Edgy To Last?
It all came down to a not-so-innocent nativity scene. Last week, Delta Airlines pulled ads from the Daily Show after the Catholic League complained about an image of a naked women with a manger between her legs.
Is a Greek Exit from the Euro Inevitable?
G-8 Summit: Eurasia Group’s Bremmer Talks a G-Zero World
World leaders have gathered this weekend for the G-8 summit. Here’s a portion of my recent interview with Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group and author of “Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World.”
Read more: G-8 or G-Zero? Why the West No Longer Sets the Global Agenda
Working the Room at Facebook’s Times Square Party
Hey! Where is everyone?
I headed to Nasdaq headquarters in Times Square, ground zero of the biggest high tech stock offering ever, where Facebook would be welcomed into the arms of the investing public. And all I found was a …
How the Heck Are SUV Sales Hot Again?
The conventional thinking had it that rising gas prices would stifle the sales of SUVs. Lane-clogging Suburbans and Explorers would slowly disappear with loads of drivers turning to smaller, fuel-efficient cars. And yet, even as gas prices remain relatively high, SUV sales have never been better. What gives?
How to Use Social Media to Boost Sales and Customer Service
Social media has unnerved businesses and given consumers unprecedented power by letting them take complaints straight to the internet, where they can be read by anyone before a business can even see and respond.
We’re Finally Paying Our Bills On Time: Can We Stick With It?
Congratulations, America — it looks like you’re starting to get the hang of this “payment due date” concept. The number of retail credit card accounts in late-stage delinquency is at a six-year low, according to Fitch Ratings, …
The Creepy Dudes of Wall Street: Are Finance Guys Losing Their Mojo on the Dating Scene, Too?
It’s tough to tell when an internet phenomenon reaches actual meme status. But, in the case of the “creepy finance guy,” I think we can finally call it.
This week saw yet another jaw-dropping tale of Wall Street …
Facebook IPO Pops Early, Then Drops in Disappointing Debut
Facebook’s public debut — the largest tech IPO in history — performed below expectations Friday, jumping 13% to hit $43 just minutes after trading began, only to retreat quickly to the initial offering price of $38. At that …
Stop Email Overload
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