The holidays are just around the corner and many retailers are hoping that consumers will feel a little more jovial (and a little more like spending) as the weather gets colder.A startlingly high une

Editor's note: This article was written by Michelle Leder, who combs through SEC filings for nuggets of interesting details for her blog, Footnoted.org.Now that the merger between Pfizer (PFE) and Wy

United Parcel Service (UPS) reported third-quarter earnings per share of $0.55, topping the consensus estimate of $0.52.Revenue, operating profit, and package volume were down, and earnings were boos

I love bull markets. I like to have faith in the future of our economy. And I’m tired of all the pessimism tied to the recession. Apparently, the entire market feels the same way. Since hitting

Three years ago, I walked away from executive management in the banking industry. Since then, I've told friends that the biggest benefit, beyond more time with my wife and family, has been time

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1. Approaching a Bottom?"For the first time since the recession began more than a year ago, a host of major companies on Tuesday said the economy is approaching a bottom."- Wall Street Jour

As US Airways (LCC) flight 1549 prepared for takeoff Thursday afternoon, passengers learned for the umpteenth time where their flotation devices and nearest exits were located. At that moment, captai

My executive coaching clients across a wide range of industries are reporting unprecedented pressure to cut costs. Given the scale of the downturn in global markets, saving money is now a matter of l

I'll Pay You to Hold My CashIn the last few weeks, we’ve seen 30- and 90-day US Treasury bills occasionally trade at a rate of negative interest. That means someone’s willing to pay for t