Monthly Archives: April 2011

To say that MBA programs have undergone significant changes over the past three decades is an understatement. There have been dramatic shifts in approaches, curricula, and the overall MBA experience, all with a decidedly student-centric focus. Media rankings, such as … Continue reading →

The average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is now within a dime of $4. Drivers in 22 states are paying more than the national average of $3.91 per gallon. In Alaska, California and Connecticut they’re paying … Continue reading →

Here’s the good news: smaller homes are selling much faster in this market than the jumbling McMansions of 10 years ago. The bad news? Although buyers want a small home, selling one can be something of a challenge. [In Pictures: … Continue reading →

NEW YORK – The CEO of discount retailer Target Corp. received a pay package in 2010 worth $23.9 million, 83 percent more than he made in 2009, because he became eligible for enhanced pension benefits and his stock awards rose … Continue reading →

GENEVA (AFP) – The Doha round of global talks aimed at expanding free trade is on the brink of failure, World Trade Organisation chief Pascal Lamy warned on Friday, with experts signalling that a collapse could even threaten the WTO. … Continue reading →

WALTHAM, Mass. – In a story April 28 about ImmunoGen’s third-quarter earnings, The Associated Press reported erroneously that ImmunoGen licensed trastuzumab emtansine to Roche. ImmunoGen licensed technology used in the drug to Roche. The story also didn’t make clear that … Continue reading →

ST. LOUIS – Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. said Friday its first-quarter profit soared more than five-fold and raised its financial outlook for the year as a growing economic recovery boosted demand for its mining and construction equipment. The results … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Gold surged to a record high on Friday for the third straight day, as investors kept up a buying frenzy fueled by the outlook for low U.S. interest rates that has propelled bullion to its seventh … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a big win for business, the Treasury proposed on Friday to exempt commonly used foreign exchange swaps and forwards from the most onerous new rules for the derivatives market. The Treasury Department said that forcing these … Continue reading →

SEATTLE (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp shares fell as much as 5 percent on Friday, a day after the software company reported a dip in its Windows operating system sales. The world’s second-largest tech company behind Apple Inc met Wall Street’s … Continue reading →