U.S. Markets Make Up Lost GroundU.S. markets swung higher Tuesday, recovering ground lost during a three-week trend that has investors concerned a 10 percent downward correction is in play. |
Gmail Buzz, Google's Shot Across the Bow at Facebook, TwitterGoogle's new social media product has been unveiled. With a new gmail product known as Buzz, the search giant is taking direct aim at Twitter and Facebook, even in its branding, with a missive inviting users to "Go beyond status messages." |
Subscribe Today!2010 Corporate Elite: Diversity, Vision, Remain Keys to SuccessIn times of economic turmoil, the importance of the success story transcends the realm of mere human interest. As the U.S. economy struggles to regain its footing in the aftermath of a devastating recession, we look to these stories for optimism and, above all, a little insight. In its annual Corporate Elite edition, HispanicBusiness Magazine again highlights 25 highly successful Hispanic executives, whose stories remind us that, whatever the obstacles, success is within reach. |
Report: Toyota to Recall 2010 Prius in Japan and U.S.Toyota Motor Corp is to recall more than 270,000 of its 2010 Prius hybrid cars after increasing complaints of braking problems, Japan's Kyodo News agency reported Monday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Ford (F) to Fix Hybrid's Braking ProblemFord (NYSE:F) announced Thursday it will repair some 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrid models that can give drivers the impression the car's brakes have failed. |
Fed Planning for Economic RecoveryThe U.S. Federal Reserve bank is likely to use a variety of options to slow the economy when the recovery is stronger, bank officials said. |
'Idol' Gets Down . . . and Down Some More; 157 Going Home SoonBecause more than 100,000 auditioned, the 181 who got their golden tickets to Hollywood for the second season on "American Idol" are undoubtedly an elite group. Still, 157 of the American Idol contestants will have to be cut at the end of the process, which will be dragged out over four shows starting tonight and ending next Wednesday. |
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Could a Foreign Government Influence US Elections?President Barack Obama unleashed a media firestorm over proper manners last month when he slammed a US Supreme Court ruling that "opens the floodgates" for companies - and possibly foreign governments - to influence US elections. |
Trees Are Growing FasterEastern forests are growing at faster rates than any time in the previous 225 years, and the reason appears to be climate change -- or rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide and a longer growing season. Every other likely reason has been ruled out. This comes from Smithsonian forest ecologist Geoffrey Parker. His and his colleagues' research was published this week the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. |
2010 Corporate Elite: Diversity, Vision, Remain Keys to SuccessIn times of economic turmoil, the importance of the success story transcends the realm of mere human interest. As the U.S. economy struggles to regain its footing in the aftermath of a devastating recession, we look to these stories for optimism and, above all, a little insight. In its annual Corporate Elite edition, HispanicBusiness Magazine again highlights 25 highly successful Hispanic executives, whose stories remind us that, whatever the obstacles, success is within reach. |
Gmail Buzz, Google's Shot Across the Bow at Facebook, TwitterGoogle's new social media product has been unveiled. With a new gmail product known as Buzz, the search giant is taking direct aim at Twitter and Facebook, even in its branding, with a missive inviting users to "Go beyond status messages." |