These dancing babies may haunt you
Hewlett-Packard Is Not the Lost Cause Everybody Thinks It Is
A year ago, the news about Hewlett-Packard was sounding pretty dire. The stock had plunged following an $8.8 billion write-down from its botched purchase of Autnonomy. Some observers saw the company in a perpetual turnaround. …
The Case Against Wild, Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Sprees
Thus far, it’s been a fairly meh holiday season for retailers, with extraordinarily price-sensitive consumers holding off on making purchases unless an amazing deal is staring them in the face.
Spotify Offers Free Music on Mobile Devices
In hopes of growing its user base, music streaming service Spotify is offering more free listening options to users. The company announced Wednesday that it is bringing a free, ad-supported version of its service to tablets and
…
Curious CapitalistGovernment
Foroohar: DC Deal Is the Economic Recovery's Turning Point
Whisper it—we may be at a tipping point in the US economic recovery. The announcement that U.S. budget negotiators have reached a provisional two-year deal to avert another government shutdown (which had been set to happen, …
When Taking On More Debt Is a (Very) Good Thing
The 2008 financial crisis had many causes, but the underlying theme of the meltdown was that businesses and individuals took on too much debt. Since the bubble burst, the country has been dealing with the problem of casting off …
People Are Freaking Out About $8-a-Gallon Milk
And it’s time to stop
The 10 Absolute Worst Buzzwords to Put on a Resume
Are you a responsible, innovative expert who’s driven but patient? You and everybody else. Social networking site LinkedIn revealed the 10 most overused buzzwords of 2013 by its 259 million members. If you’re trying to stand
…
JPMorgan May Create a Virtual Currency That Rivals Bitcoin
The megabank tries to get in on the virtual cash craze
Mel Watt Confirmed as Head of Federal Housing Finance Agency
Obama promises that the new leadership will help create an agency that Americans can be proud of
Stocks Dip After Record High
The S&P 500 falls from its peak on Monday
Under New CEO Mary Barra, Expect More Radical General Motors
The new CEO’s mantra is simple: “No more crappy cars.”