What's the purpose of a business? For a long time, the textbook answer to that question has been purely "to make as much money as possible for its shareholders." But business leaders—who often themselves get huge payouts ...
Economics & Business
Oct 10, 2019
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Bringing to a close the stewardship of one of the world's most successful companies, Eric Schmidt is stepping aside as the executive chairman of Google-parent Alphabet's board of directors.
Business
Dec 22, 2017
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Twitter chief executive Dick Costolo is surrendering his post, handing the reins back to co-founder Jack Dorsey as the popular service struggles to boost ranks of users.
Business
Jun 11, 2015
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Corporate communicators and marketing teams are often in direct competition to be in the "C-suite"—the coveted boardroom seats—according to a study by a Baylor University researcher.
Economics & Business
May 11, 2015
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The boss of Nissan wants to put self-driving cars on Japan's roads next year, and says they will be able to navigate busy urban environments on their own by 2020.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 3, 2015
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An examination of the nation's history in carrying out executions is encountering a new challenge for modern-day capital punishment.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2014
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Masayoshi Son, the unconventional Tokyo businessman and new chairman of Sprint Corp., has thrown billions of dollars at the Overland Park, Kan.-based wireless company.
Business
Feb 17, 2014
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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's biggest shareholders, Yahoo and Japan's Softbank Corp., on Friday backed the company's unusual management structure that Hong Kong's stock exchange was unwilling to accommodate, forcing ...
Business
Sep 27, 2013
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The once-influential US publication Newsweek is being sold to the all-digital news publisher IBT Media, the company said.
Business
Aug 4, 2013
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Even as their company has lost nearly half its market value, Facebook executives have had little to say in public about the stock. Instead, they've talked up new ad programs and launched new features, including a beefed-up ...
Business
Aug 30, 2012
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