Tag: DIS
Are Investors Getting Their Money’s Worth from High-Paid CEOs?
by Peter Cohan on Mar.22, 2011, under Towing
CEO bonuses rose 30.5% in the past year, but are the heads of large U.S. firms really earning their hefty compensation packages by creating increased profits and shareholder value? A closer look reveals wide disparities: There are some Bargain CEOs, but also some Hogs and Value Destroyers.
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Are Investors Getting Their Money’s Worth from High-Paid CEOs? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00.
Filed Under: Company News, People, Investing, General Electric , Starbucks, Stock Picks, Walt Disney, Investing Basics, Whirlpool
How Much Does Your Name Affect Where You Work?
by Melly Alazraki on Mar.17, 2011, under Towing
Names define us, but do they determine our life choices? The idea that our names can influence those decisions is what psychologists call “implicit egotism.” To test the concept, a recent study looked at how our names might affect where we choose to work. And what did the researchers find…?
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How Much Does Your Name Affect Where You Work? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:00:00.
What Will the Networks Show If There’s No Football?
by Jonathan Berr on Mar.16, 2011, under Towing
As the NFL lockout continues, television networks — which spent billions of dollars to secure broadcasting rights to National Football League games — are scrambling to fill what could become a gaping hole in their programming schedules.
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What Will the Networks Show If There’s No Football? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:00:00.
Filed Under: Columns, Media, Comcast, Walt Disney
Apple After Steve Jobs? Disney May Hold a Clue
by Kevin Kelleher on Mar.07, 2011, under Towing
To get a better idea how Apple might fare without Steve Jobs’s leadership, it’s helpful to look at another hugely successful American company that decades ago lost its iconic CEO — Walt Disney Co. After Walt passed away in 1966, his company didn’t miss a step — at least not for several years.
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Apple After Steve Jobs? Disney May Hold a Clue originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:00:00.
Filed Under: Technology, Columns, People, Investing, Apple, Walt Disney, Stocks in the News
The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business
by Bruce Watson on Mar.02, 2011, under Towing
While painful (for most folks) to watch, the actor’s explosion has created a bonanza for the tabloid mill. But on a broader level, Sheen has also offers a potential shot in the arm for companies across the spectrum, from media to pharmaceuticals. Hey Viacom, how about Charlie’s Family?
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The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:30:00.
Filed Under: Economy, People, Investing, Media, General Electric , Time Warner, Altria Group







