Tech Stocks Lift MarketsEquity markets rose modestly in New York Tuesday with the strongest gains coming from tech stocks helped by Cisco Systems Inc.'s mega-router announcement. |
At Law Firms, What Hard Times?It is one of life's enduring mysteries: Why are lawyers so well compensated, especially now, when the legal profession is in its worst downturn since the Great Depression?. Perhaps lawyers have a way of making themselves indispensable, even when their clients probably wish they were not. |
Subscribe Today!The Persistence of Supplier Diversity PartnershipsEven in tough times, contracts with minority businesses are mutually beneficial. |
Out of Control Prius Helped to Stop by OfficerA California Highway Patrol officer coached the driver of a 2008 Toyota Prius for about 30 miles after the vehicle suddenly accelerated, officials said. 
10 Facts About the 2011 Hyundai SonataFor 2011, Hyundai is addressing those issues with an all-new Sonata. Featuring even more room, improved handling, fresh styling, and a fuel-efficient powertrain the Sonata is promising, while retaining its price advantage. With changes like that, it's no wonder that Hyundai is the fastest growing brand in the U.S. |
Fixer-upper FinancingThe word "as-is" can indeed be one scary phrase. Especially when buying a home in today's market where foreclosures and short sales that need fix-up work are plentiful. But a little-known Federal Housing Administration loan program that's been around since 1978 can help take the sting out of "as-is." |
Behavior Changes Linked to NCAA Basketball Tournament, Duke Professor SaysMillions of Americans, including President Obama, fill out their "brackets" when the NCAA Tournament field is announced each March, but does that really affect their work? It certainly appears to, at least among a segment of the population who use research libraries, a Duke University professor has found. |
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UFW, Growers Push for Path to Citizenship for Undocumented FarmworkersSupporters of immigration reform are making another push to pass a congressional bill that would give undocumented farm workers a path to permanent residency and ultimately citizenship. |
Solar company lands stimulus fundsRoseville's Solar Power Inc. said Monday it has received $24.7 million in federal stimulus money and is considering opening a solar-panel plant somewhere in Sacramento County. |
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. |
U.S. to Ease Software Sanctions, Counteract CensorshipThe Obama administration said Monday it will ease some sanctions on Iran, Sudan and Cuba to allow U.S. exports of social-media software to help those countries' citizens "circumvent" government censorship. |