U.S. Metro Areas Least Hit by Recession Oct 23, 2009
" Marisa Di Natale, a director at Moody's Economy.com, said late arrivals to the recession will generally face mild downturns. These metros "haven't had a big erosion in housing wealth, which has kept consumer spending stronger than it would otherwise be," Di Natale said. to see the 40 strongest metros in the U.S. writes about real estate for BusinessWeek in New York. Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Read Most Popular Multimedia... (BusinessWeek)
Editor out at BizWeek Oct 21, 2009
The McGraw-Hill Companies agreed to sell its troubled weekly to Bloomberg for a price reportedly between $2 million and $5 million, plus assumption of subscription and severance liabilities ... The McGraw-Hill Companies agreed to sell its troubled weekly to Bloomberg for a price reportedly between $2 million and $5 million, plus assumption of subscription and severance liabilities. (New York Post -- Business)
Web-Based E-Mail: Businesses Beware Oct 19, 2009
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Collision course for mag titans Oct 18, 2009
The showdown was created when Mayor Mike Bloomberg's company agreed to buy BusinessWeek from Harold W. "Terry" McGraw and the McGraw-Hill Companies ... The showdown was created when Mayor Mike Bloomberg's company agreed to buy BusinessWeek from Harold W. "Terry" McGraw and the McGraw-Hill Companies. (New York Post -- Business)
Wall Street Legend Wasserstein Dies Oct 15, 2009
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Bloomberg buys ailing BusinessWeek Oct 14, 2009
Bloomberg LP will buy BusinessWeek magazine from McGraw-Hill Companies as the news and data provider seeks to reach a wider audience than its traditional clients in financial services. Bloomberg's announcement comes after several rounds of bids by various parties from private equity and media publishing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bloomberg Agrees to Acquire BusinessWeek Oct 14, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg L.P., the leading provider of news and information for financial professionals, has agreed to purchase BusinessWeek, publisher of the world's most-read business weekly, from The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "The BusinessWeek acquisition will yield huge benefits for users of the Bloomberg terminal, and for our television, online and mobile properties," said Daniel L. Doctoroff, president of Bloomberg L.P. "We... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U.K. Blocks Ticketmaster Live Nation Deal Oct 10, 2009
The companies said the merger will bring more efficiency and will "help achieve needed change that will strengthen a flagging music industry. "We firmly believe that our merger achieves an important and much-needed public interest, and remain optimistic that it will ultimately be approved," the statement concluded. Provided by from London, for Independent minds Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia Special Reports... (BusinessWeek)
Will Google's Wave replace e-mail and Facebook? Oct 10, 2009
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In Defense of Godin, Google, and Open Systems Oct 8, 2009
" And this isn't just about brand ownership. Bloggers and private citizens are coming to terms with the idea revolution, too. Here's proof: On Sept. 23, Google launched that lets users mark up sites with notes and opinions. Trick is, these comments are visible in a Google-powered Web browser window, not on the Web page itself. Even Jeff Jarvis, a journalism professor who has urged newspapers to loosen restrictions on content, seemed stunned. Sidewiki, , "is not adding value to the conversation... (BusinessWeek)
Wall Street Run Amok: Why Harvard's to Blame Oct 6, 2009
They'd begin with, "As Joe gulped down his first coffee, he pondered the situation of;" and ended with, "What should Joe do? What would you do?"" For three cases a day, five days a week, for two years, this was the intensely pragmatic approach HBS taught us: What is the problem, and what should Joe/you do about it? Today, HBS offers many more courses. There is less cross-referencing the experience is less integrated. Faculty are more likely to be professional academics fewer have degrees in... (BusinessWeek)
The Global Auto Industry's Long Road to Recovery Oct 6, 2009
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Bunionectomy Oct 3, 2009
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Archives: How Comcast Let the Mouse Get Away Oct 2, 2009
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Mort & Mike in battle over BusinessWeek Oct 1, 2009
Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman is a last-minute bidder for BusinessWeek, joining four others who are trying to buy the magazine from the McGraw-Hill Companies ... Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman is a last-minute bidder for BusinessWeek, joining four others who are trying to buy the magazine from the McGraw-Hill Companies. (New York Post -- Business)
World's Outsourcing Market Worth $373 Billion Sep 26, 2009
Altez said in the report: "We are seeing new levels of normalcy in which the the opportunity to rationalize, and shift work to other offshore destinations other than India. XMG named as the third-best performing destination, growing an estimated of 21.7 percent to register US$7.3 billion in revenues by year-end. The figure is still lower than the initial forecast of 24 percent, the research firm noted, where demand has been sluggish due to slower growth for IT services and delay in expansion... (BusinessWeek)
Britain: Obstacle in Regulatory Reform? Sep 25, 2009
" The EC says the new bodies will develop draft proposals for technical standards; work towards "a common rulebook"; facilitate exchange of information and settle disagreements between nations; supervise the credit ratings agencies; and carry out "co-ordination and some decision-making in emergency situations". The problems that confounded national regulators in rescuing cross-border banks such as Fortis during the crisis have added momentum to these reforms. Provided by from London, for... (BusinessWeek)
Should Nascar Expand Overseas? Sep 25, 2009
" But first, it's on to Dover. 2. Whistle Blowing in the Wind? NBA to Lock Out Refs It's official. After a couple of weeks of unresolved negotiations, the NBA has notified the National Basketball Referees Assn. (NBRA) that it has declared a referee lockout, only weeks before NBA preseason games are set to begin. Page Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia Special Reports Business Tools A-Z Index Lists & Rankings... (BusinessWeek)
UK Recovery Will be 'Slow and Fragile' Sep 24, 2009
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At Platts Energy Podium, NRC Chief Says Agency Set for Reactor Reviews Sep 24, 2009
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Britain Could Return to Growth by March Sep 19, 2009
Even so, the cost of interest on gilts held overseas is likely to top 1 per cent of GDP." With Mr King, and one other member of the MPC, Mr Miles voted in August for an even larger increase in the programme than was eventually agreed. Provided by from London, for Independent minds Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. 000006D3 Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia Special Reports Business Tools A-Z Index Lists & Rankings Blogs Slideshow Gallery... (BusinessWeek)
India's China Sanctions Create Vitamin C Shortage Sep 17, 2009
There is no supply of Vitamin C in plain form," AICDA vice-president Ajay Pal Gupta said. Vitamin C is a small product category with already low prices. Hence, the government should not control its price, Mr. Gupta said. "The government should regulate prices of medicines that are expensive," he added. Piramal Healthcare's Limcee is priced at Rs 14.90 for a strip of 15 tablets whereas GSK's Celin is priced at around Rs 7.70 for a strip of 10 tablets. According to an industry official, the... (BusinessWeek)
TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for September 16, 2009 Sep 17, 2009
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Inside Procter & Gamble's New Values-Based Strategy Sep 16, 2009
" On September 10, on an analyst call followed by a talk at the Gillette factory in South Boston where I joined him, McDonald explained the financial implications of this focus. It's simple arithmetic. If 7 billion consumers currently spend an average of $14 a year on P&G products, then finding ways to meet their needs that would increase that spending over 5 years by $2 a year (an affordable target), would create a growth spurt for the business. P&G invests heavily in innovation, outspends the... (BusinessWeek)
The Overlooked Side of Social Media Sep 14, 2009
There are a number of ways to create that kind of transparency and sharing, ranging from steering committees to tiger teams" to social media czars. These bodies should develop and steward a learning agenda for the firm's efforts, using each initiative to deliberately increase the institutional knowledge of social media use. Measurement standards also become more important at this stage. The best companies settle on a consistent set of measures for similar initiatives, using that data to test and... (BusinessWeek)
Bloomberg LP to bid for BusinessWeek Sep 11, 2009
Bloomberg L.P., the media and information company founded by Mayor Mike Bloomberg, is a surprise last-minute entry in the auction to buy BusinessWeek from the McGraw Hill Companies ... Bloomberg L.P., the media and information company founded by Mayor Mike Bloomberg, is a surprise last-minute entry in the auction to buy BusinessWeek from the McGraw Hill Companies. (New York Post -- News)
Market Winners & Losers: AIG, McGraw Hill Sep 4, 2009
The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. (MHP) The company's stock fell 10. 2% after a federal judge allowed a lawsuit against the company to progress. (Fox News)
IBS Remedies Sep 3, 2009
According to Prescription Alternatives by Earl Mindell and Virginia Hopkins (January 2009 McGraw-Hill Companies), peppermint works best when it is taken with caraway oil. The two oils are available as a combination supplement. (Suite101.com)
Marcial: Hollysys Is on the Express Track in China Aug 31, 2009
8 million, and 77" for fiscal 2011 on revenues of $225.5 million. nuclear safety systems Hollysys' main business is providing automation services to Chinese industrial companies, which, Tobin notes, are recovering from the impact of the global economic downturn. But the nuclear and rail industries, which so far account for only 30% of Hollysys' total revenues, appear to be the most promising for the company because of their rapid growth. Specifically, Hollysys develops and operates automation... (BusinessWeek)
Book reviews Aug 29, 2009
Publisher: McGraw Hill Companies Inc. LEGENDARY investing author and philosopher Benjamin Graham lived through interesting times at a time when the stock market fluctuated in wild dips and peaks when the world entered World War I. Inspired by the events, Graham began writing articles on his ideas on value investing and security analysis. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Textbooks for Tightwads Aug 28, 2009
According to Koch, five publishers Thomson, Wiley, Houghton-Mifflin, Pearson, and The McGraw-Hill Companies ... Copyright 2000-2009 by The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved. (BusinessWeek)
Stocks End Higher after GDP News Aug 28, 2009
" On Thursday, the 30-stock Dow Jones industrial average was up 37.11 points, or 0.39%, to 9,580.63. The broad Standard s 500-stock index rose 2.86 points, or 0.28%, to 1,030.98. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index edged up 3.30 points, or 0.16%, to 2,027.73. Treasuries were lower, with the 10-year notes off 02/32 to 101-17/32 for yield of 3.448%. The 7-year Treasury notes were off 02/32 to 101-02/32 for yield of 3.086% following the government's $28 billion 7-year note auction that was well... (BusinessWeek)
Thanks to Blogs, a Bigger Menu for Food Criticism Aug 22, 2009
" Chefs too are turning to blogs to flog their eateries, a pursuit that doesn't always leave time for actual cooking, says Chris Cosentino, a chef at San Francisco's Incanto and host of the 's Chefs vs. City. "It's getting harder and harder for chefs to write and cook," says Cosentino, who often stays up until 2 a.m. writing about cooking on his Web site, , after leaving the restaurant at midnight. "A lot of times I try reading it the next morning, and it's such f---ing garbage I can't make... (BusinessWeek)
Health-Care Reform: The Right Kind of Compromise Aug 22, 2009
" And one, we can be sure, whose parents couldn't afford any insurance to begin with. is the executive director of the at Claremont Graduate University. Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia See all Jobs by Go BW Mall - Sponsored Links Software for Recruiting, Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, and more! FREE DEMO! Learn why businesses like yours are switching to Fidelity HR/Payroll. Learn Effective Internet... (BusinessWeek)
Admissions Advice for Foreign B-School Applicants Aug 21, 2009
FrancescaBW: Here's another question from someone who couldn't join us: "I graduated in December 2007 and have been working in the U.S. for the past one and a half years. I am planning to go back to business school for my MBA in 2013, which will put me in the Class of 2015. I want to get a sense of whether companies' policies regarding H-1B will relax as these challenging years go by or will it just get tougher? GrahamRichmond: Well, one actual benefit of the economic slowdown is that the... (BusinessWeek)
Preparing for a Renewed Swine Flu Outbreak Aug 19, 2009
"Requiring staff to work at home on a regular basis allows companies to test that their systems, software, hardware, security, and communications protocols are capable of supporting a remote workforce if the worst happens. Page Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia Special Reports Business Tools A-Z Index List & Rankings Blogs Slideshow Gallery Magazine Copyright 2000-2009 by The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All... (BusinessWeek)
Question No. 1 for Managers of Innovation Aug 19, 2009
" If you apply these three ideas, people will be able to supply their own answer when they initially question your vision. Why should your people follow you? Because you have demonstrated by words and actions that you understand and live these three pillars of innovation leadership, in the best and worst of times. G. Michael Maddock is founding partner, and Raphael Louis Vit;n is president, of Maddock Douglas, a company that invents, brands, and markets products "for companies driven by... (BusinessWeek)
Stocks Slide on Growth Worries Aug 15, 2009
Firms with assets of more than $10 billion "will pay more for prudential and consumer supervision, while community banks will not pay any more for supervision than they do today. Non-banks will be assessed for the first time. The plan marks a further burden on banks such as Citigroup, (), and () that may be subjected to more government fees, aimed at shielding consumers and buffering taxpayers from excessive risk taking. More than 150 publicly traded U.S. lenders own nonperforming loans that... (BusinessWeek)
Interest Fizzles in Cash for Clunkers Aug 15, 2009
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U.K. Companies to Slash Dividends 15% Aug 13, 2009
A more stable picture is now emerging in some banks' results," Mr Taylor said. Retailers, not including the supermarket chains, paid out 90 per cent less than a year ago as did household goods companies as the slump in consumer spending smashed the bottom line. Real estate companies were also hit hard as the housing market and commercial property values crashed, forcing them to halve their dividends. Companies in the traditional defensive sectors increased the payouts. Tobacco, supermarket and... (BusinessWeek)
Q&A With J.D. Power and Associates' Gary Dilts: The Auto Industry Recovery: One Vehicle Launch at a Time Aug 13, 2009
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SAP Connects Midmarket Channel Partners to LinkedIn to Support Recruiting Efforts Aug 13, 2009
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Residential Real Estate Forecasters Wanted! Aug 12, 2009
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Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices Aug 12, 2009
Standard & Poor's, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: ), is the world's foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data. With offices in 23 countries and markets, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for nearly 150 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. (PR Newswire)
What the Fed Could Do If Inflation Ramps Up Aug 11, 2009
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Management as a Liberal Art Aug 11, 2009
" I can, of course, think of at least one management writer whose work qualifies as a great exception. is the executive director of the at Claremont Graduate University. Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia See all Jobs by Go BW Mall - Sponsored Links Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, HRMS, Performance Management all in 1 Platform! Learn why businesses like yours are switching to Fidelity HR/Payroll. Learn... (BusinessWeek)
More Layoffs Threaten U.K. Recovery Aug 11, 2009
John Philpott, chief economist at the CIPD, said: " Employment will keep falling and unemployment is still on course to top 3 million people during 2010. And it is far too soon to rule out another avalanche of private-sector redundancies later in the year." He added: "While pay restraint or cuts in hours of work has helped save many jobs that might otherwise have been lost during the recession, holding onto staff when order books are far from healthy pushes up unit labour costs and eats into... (BusinessWeek)
Malaysia to Censor Some Internet Content Aug 11, 2009
" This move, however, contradicts a 1996 guarantee from the government that it would . China too recently mandated all PCs to be shipped with Internet-filtering software. The "Green Dam-Youth Escort" software is expected to be aimed at controlling pornographic content as well, but the Chinese government has not explicitly ruled out the possibility of censoring other types of content, as well. Malaysia's neighboring country, Singapore, also practices censorship through a blacklist of Web sites.... (BusinessWeek)
Sirius XM Battles for Subscribers Aug 7, 2009
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Guangdong Visions: Forging China's Future Aug 6, 2009
" Dr. Kuhn, an international investment banker and senior adviser at Citigroup, is a longtime adviser to the Chinese government. He is the co-editor-in-chief of China's Banking and Financial Markets: The Internal Research Report of the Chinese Government and the author of The Man Who Changed China: The Life and Legacy of Jiang Zemin, China's best-selling book in 2005. Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia Special... (BusinessWeek)
The Passion and Power of Giving Back Jul 31, 2009
Says John, "Some of our best volunteer fundraisers around the globe are Microsoft employees; they've embraced Room to Read as one of their charities to support, both individually and on the corporate level. Clearly, they don't seem to hold a grudge against me for leaving the company to follow, what some might call, a pie-in-the-sky dream. In fact, Microsoft has helped us make that dream a reality for millions of children. But given the heightened focus on profitability in these tough times,... (BusinessWeek)
Sweet News for Cadbury Jul 31, 2009
" For the six months ended 30 June, Cadbury's underlying pre-tax profits jumped by 11 per cent to 262m at constant currency. Its total sales jumped by 4 per cent to 2.77bn. In North America, Cadbury's revenues fell by 3 per cent, although growth of 1 per cent in the second quarter helped to compensate for a slow start to the year held back by retailers destocking. The group said that "modest" declines in the US gum market over the half-year was partially offset by strong market gains in the... (BusinessWeek)
Yurun Placement Triggers Heavy Selloff Jul 28, 2009
" In an announcement to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Friday, the company said it intends to use the funds raised to expand its production capacity. It also noted that "in view of the current capital market conditions" it saw the placement as a good opportunity to raise funds and to broaden its shareholder base. Indeed, investors have been willing to absorb a huge amount of equity over the past couple of weeks in the form of blocks and follow-on placements across the Asian markets there have... (BusinessWeek)
DARPA's Big Hits Jul 26, 2009
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An ARPA for Energy Is Greeted With Enthusiasm Jul 26, 2009
"It fills a major gap in Rys Rafe Pomerance, president of the nonprofit Clean Air-Cool Planet. The private sector is already pouring billions of dollars into clean-energy technologies, but companies tend to bet on things with a high probability of success, notes venture capitalist John Denniston, partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield . The government can take more risks. "If the government doesn't do it, it won't be done in the U.S.," Denniston says. Plus, says Nocera, researchers and startups... (BusinessWeek)
The Big Bounceback? Local TV Jul 24, 2009
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The Leaner Baby Boomer Economy Jul 24, 2009
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Stocks Finish with Small Gains Jul 22, 2009
" The risk: If investors see the Fed facing new political oversight, they will doubt its ability to take unpopular steps to fight inflation -- one of the Fed's top jobs. Fearing inflation, bond investors will push interest rates up, hurting the weak economy. Bernanke has plenty of support -- 43 of 46 private economists surveyed by WSJ.com say he should be reappointed. In economic news Tuesday, the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs chain store index rose 0.5% in the week... (BusinessWeek)
Teutonic Turnabout: VW to Acquire Porsche Jul 21, 2009
wrote: "Thanks to an astute mixture of long-term strategic foresight and short-term financial wizardry, Wiedeking has Porsche headed into this downturn in an extraordinarily strong position. Page Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia Special Reports Business Tools A-Z Index List & Rankings Blogs Slideshow Gallery Magazine Copyright 2000-2009 by The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved. 00000000. (BusinessWeek)
CIT's Fate Worries Retailers and 'Factor' Industry Jul 20, 2009
" Keith Mabe, director of operations at 15-person, Houston-based factor which extends lines of credit ranging from around $10,000 to $2 million to its 100-odd clients, agrees the factoring industry is hurting. He says he's seeing midsize factors that expanded during good times laying off employees. But David DiPiero, president and CEO of 80-person commercial lender isn't worried about the shock wave CIT is sending through the industry. DiPiero says his New York firm, which aims for loans and... (BusinessWeek)
Citi: Consumer Credit Woes Moderating Jul 18, 2009
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A New Confidence in Construction? Jul 17, 2009
" The good news, according to Patrick Newport, the U.S. economist at IHS Global Insight, is that single-family home starts probably have already hit bottom. Those builders that have managed to hang on are in for better times, Newport said. Economists are eagerly awaiting the June report on housing starts and building permits that the Commerce Dept. will release on July 17. But the May report was encouraging and suggested the market might be at or at least close to a bottom. Single-family home... (BusinessWeek)
Smartphones: The Ultimate Model for Green Cars? Jul 17, 2009
" Now, he said, companies seem to realize that macro trends a tough economy, higher gas prices, changes in urban planning priorities rather than the rise of car-sharing are driving the move toward fewer cars in cities. Driving adoption of cleaner cars will likely take more time, but taking cues from other innovative industries could be a good start. Provided by Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia Special Reports... (BusinessWeek)
Business Crunches the Health Numbers Jul 17, 2009
" Despite these concerns, economists and benefits specialists doubt that a pay-or-play requirement would lead to wholesale job killing or loss of benefits. About 99% of large employers, and 68% of companies with 200 or fewer employees, already offer benefits. Page Reader Discussion BW Extras Track and share business topics across the Web. Most Popular Stories Most Popular Multimedia Special Reports Business Tools A-Z Index List & Rankings Blogs Slideshow Gallery Magazine Copyright 2000-2009 by... (BusinessWeek)
Platts Energy Podium: U.S. FERC Commissioner Marc Spitzer Sees Need for Added Authority Jul 16, 2009
Sponsored by Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Platts Energy Podium provides an ongoing forum for prominent newsmakers and the press to address important energy and environmental issues ... About Platts: Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: ), is a leading global provider of energy and commodities information ... About The McGraw-Hill Companies: Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in... (PR Newswire)
