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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
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Revives Call for Safer Reactors
by Dawn Kawamoto on Mar.17, 2011, under Towing
As people in Japan’s earthquake-tsunami disaster zone deal with the additional danger of radiation from damaged nuclear reactors, nations across the globe are taking the crisis as a sign that it’s time to get more aggressive in their development of safer nuclear power plants.
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Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Revives Call for Safer Reactors originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:30:00.
Filed Under: Energy, Investing, General Electric
Where the Geeks Are: Dispatches From the Largest SXSW Interactive Ever
by L.A. Lorek on Mar.15, 2011, under Towing
With 20,000 attendees and corporate outposts by the score, this year’s South by Southwest Interactive has a carnival-like atmosphere. From its origin as a sort of spring break for nerds, the event has grown into something more like Disneyland for adults.
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Where the Geeks Are: Dispatches From the Largest SXSW Interactive Ever originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:30:00.
Filed Under: Technology
U.S. Manufacturing Is Building Hopes for Earnings — and Jobs
by Joseph Lazzaro on Mar.06, 2011, under Towing
The U.S. manufacturing sector is a sight for sore eyes: After more than a year of expansion, it’s still growing, as American factories continue to churn out the equipment, machines and products that emerging-market nations need to develop their infrastructures.
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U.S. Manufacturing Is Building Hopes for Earnings — and Jobs originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:00:00.
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







