McDonald’s to Boost Prices on Some Menu Items

McDonald’s will increase prices on some items in the U.S. this year in response to rising commodity prices that are boosting food costs, Chicago Breaking Business reported, citing remarks the company made on its earnings confer…

Ford Reports Earnings of $1.7 Billion in Third Quarter

The U.S. automaker reported a $1.7 billion profit on strong demand for its revamped line of products, despite a lackluster economy. Continued growth at its Ford Credit finance unit also helped push profits higher.
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Corporate Charlatans: Seven Signs Your CEO Could Be Lying

How can you tell if a CEO is lying? Stanford researchers have sifted through thousands of corporate conference-call transcripts to come up with some telltale signs that chief executives may be exaggerating their companies’ pros…