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The entrepreneur as prospectorEntrepreneurs have one fundamental goal – to find an unmet need in the market, Dr. Cornwall writes.
Stocks rise if Romney wins; bonds, if Obama doesStocks would rally with a Romney win, because it would signal a change of direction, according to a Barclay's survey of professional investors. Stocks would sell off briefly with an Obama victory as investors would move to bonds.
How to become an NFL referee? Start early.Refereeing high school and college games is the way to work through the ranks. But it takes years – and some help – to become an NFL referee or MLB umpire.
Should the rich pay more?The biggest issue on which the presidential candidates have given us the clearest choice is whether the rich should pay more in taxes, Reich writes.
Stock futures fall; Sandy shuts down US marketsStock futures were down Monday as Hurricane Sandy shut down the major US financial markets, the first unplanned shutdown since September 2001. Stock futures on the Dow slid 99 points in premarket trading, and several companies postponed earnings reports due to Hurricane Sandy.
Burger King net income drops a whopping 83 percentBurger King said Monday that its third quarter net income dropped 83 percent. Much of the Burger King revenue hit came from the company selling company-owned stores to franchisees.
Sunshine State on a dime: Hotel deals in Miami, Orlando, and Ft. LauderdaleTake advantage of Florida's family-friendly vacation destinations with the best hotel deals of the week.
Texting while driving? The ticket costs more than you think.It's illegal to text and drive in most states, and law enforcement agencies are developing more sophisticated ways to spot offenders. What's more, that ticket may end up costing you hundreds.
Winter is coming. Eight ways to prepare your home.Cold weather is on the way, and a home that isn't prepared can turn into a frigid money pit. Here are 8 cheap ways to winterize your home and save on your energy bill.
American Airlines mechanics: Many buyouts, few layoffsAmerican Airlines will not have to resort to mass layoffs during its bankruptcy, because so many mechanics accepted American Airlines' buyout offer.
Yes, your gas mileage may vary. It's ok.Fuel economy depends on a slew of factors beyond the make and model of your vehicle, including traffic, driving style, landscape, and even weather. For the real scoop on a car's fuel efficiency, check real world economy websites and see what other drivers have been getting.
The 4 best (and worst) return policies this holiday shopping seasonShoppers beware: Failing to read a store's return policy could leave your friends and relatives stuck with unwanted gifts. Here are the stores with the four best (and four worst) return policies for 2012 holiday shopping.
Share little-used equipment with friends and neighbors; save moneyMany of us have peices of equipment, like printers and gardening tools, that are helpful to have around but not used very often. Why not save a little money by splitting the cost and use of those items with someone else?
Sensible credit-card reform doesn’t make you anti-momThe new consumer financial watchdog is trying to help stay-at-home spouses qualify for credit cards. But its solution will hurt the credit-card industry unnecessarily.
Weak earnings reports weigh on stocksStocks were mostly lower Friday in response to weak corporate earnings reports. Tepid economic growth in the US also pushed stocks down.
Have you been 'ICE'd'? Drivers promote electric car parking etiquetteBlink, an electric car charging network, has developed printable notices that electric car drivers can use to inform gas drivers when their cars occupy spots reserved for electric cars, Voelcker writes.
Taxi company aims to have first all-electric fleet in USThe Arlington County, Virginia-based Electric Vehicle Taxicab Company is hoping to have the first all-electric taxi cab fleet in the US, Ingram writes.
Newell Rubbermaid to shed 10 percent of workforceNewell Rubbermaid, maker of Sharpie pens and its namesake containers, plans to cut 1,900 jobs, or about 10 percent of its worldwide workforce. The cuts are part of a reorganization effort by Newell Rubbermaid over the next two and a half years.
GDP increases 2 percent in Q3The Bureau of Economic Analysis' first estimate shows that the economy continued to expand in Q3 with real GDP increasing at a tepid annualized rate of 2 percent from Q2 2012.
Anglo American's female CEO stepping down. It's 'right time.'Anglo American's first female CEO, Cynthia Carroll, took over the when the platinum producer was booming. But missteps by Anglo American in Chile and strikes in South Africa have exacerbated a worldwide slide in commodity prices.
