The economy "continued to expand moderately" at the end of last year, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve that shows a recovery that, although not rapid, is on track. (Washington Post)
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In the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010, those who were desperate to find something positive in the tragedy that claimed an estimated 230,000 lives talked about the "opportunity" the destruction could present for the impoverished nation to "build back better." (NPR)
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In Massachusetts, Kevin Cronan, who lost his $150,000-a-year job as a money manager in early 2009, is now frothing cappuccinos at a Starbucks for $8.85 an hour. (Wall Street Journal)
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Whether you want time to look for other work or to take a much-needed sabbatical, how do you know when it's OK to leave? (Forbes)
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Being the next in line doesn't guarantee that you'll be promoted, but there are a few things you can do to improve your chances, such as bolstering your qualifications. (Wall Street Journal)
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One thing is clear in the relationship between President Nicolas Sarkozy of France and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany: ultimately, she holds the cards. (New York Times)
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When he takes over as dean in July, Peter Tufano hopes to leverage Oxford's strengths to transform Saïd Business School. (BusinessWeek)
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Ms. Kimberly Corbin has been appointed to the position of President and CEO of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)®.
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What Verizon didn't announce about the iPhone may turn out to be more important to subscribers: A change in the company's upgrade policies that will make phones more expensive for current and future Verizon customers. (SmartMoney)
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The next generation of phones running Google's Android OS looks to be not only more powerful with larger screens, but lighter and thinner at the same time. (CNet)
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Social media is a major boon for business – it helps you connect with customers, report on outages, and even brag about accomplishments. But social media can also expose your plans and aid the competition. (Inc. Technology)
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The latest book on the financial crisis has an odd title. You begin reading "All the Devils Are Here", a line from Shakespeare’s "The Tempest", expecting to encounter satanic bankers and corrupt government cronies preying on a defenceless public. (The Economist)
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Forget what's in your wallet – beware your smartphone. It's becoming one of your most dangerous possessions. (CNN/Money)
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Why is Ford doing so well? Just yesterday, the New York Times reported that the car maker would pay bonuses of $5,000 and more to its hourly workers, "perhaps the largest in a decade," according to the paper. Wasn't the American car industry doomed just a year ago? (Fortune)
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Facebook already has more than 500 million members, with users speaking 75 languages and spending 700 billion minutes per month on the site. But the big question is whether Facebook is the next Google and Amazon or the next MySpace or Bebo. (The Independent)
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The Republican plan to repeal the healthcare law would drive up federal deficits by $230 billion by 2021, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office concluded last week, undercutting GOP efforts to seize the mantle of fiscal responsibility. (Los Angeles Times)
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Social is the new normal. Organizations that ignore social technology are missing out on a major market opportunity and will have to spend significantly to catch up. (Telligent)
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Ever wonder why bad managers keep their jobs? Often the ego of the executives who hired them forces everyone to suffer for their mistakes. (BusinessWeek)
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Financial infidelity may be the new normal. In a recent survey, one in three Americans (31%) who have combined their finances admitted lying to their spouses about money, and another one-third of these adults said they’d been deceived. (Forbes)
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