Qantas Lockout May Embolden Australia Companies on Labor Strife

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Qantas Airways Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce’s decision to lock out striking workers and ground his main fleet may herald a tougher approach by Australian employers wrestling with higher wages, falling productivity and increasing labor disputes. Find more info about Qantas Lockout May Embolden Australia Companies on Labor Strife photos ...

Companies Scorning Branded Web Suffixes

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

No large U.S. companies surveyed by Bloomberg News—including Procter & Gamble and Hewlett-Packard—have indicated much interest in seeking unique replacements for .com Find more info about Companies Scorning Branded Web Suffixes photos videos pictures. read more

Most European Stocks Drop, U.S. Futures Fall; Oil Companies Slip

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Most European stocks declined as oil companies fell, offsetting results from Renault SA to Electrolux AB which reassured investors that the global recovery is intact. Asian shares increased, while U.S. index futures slid. Find more info about Most European Stocks Drop, U.S. Futures Fall; Oil Companies Slip photos videos pictures. read ...

Apple, Chipotle Among the Companies with Low-Risk Returns

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Investors flustered by the S&P 500's swings may find refuge from volatility in Apple, Chipotle, and other companies identified in a Bloomberg survey Find more info about Apple, Chipotle Among the Companies with Low-Risk Returns photos videos pictures. read more

Private companies decide food safety, says report

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Thousands of ingredients that go into food have been classified as safe by private industry alone, without any U.S. government oversight, according to a new report published Wednesday. Find more info about Private companies decide food safety, says report photos videos pictures. read more