These days it feels as if every piece of economic news comes with a qualifier. However, one statistic has had an unqualified, enduring positive run: the rise in worker productivity, which bodes well for investors, employees and…
New technology is leading to changes in business relationships between airlines and online ticketing sites. It’ll take a while for the new landscape to settle down, but the near-term result could be potential windfalls for some…
Asian markets rose today with investors piling into oil companies as the price of oil passed the $100 a barrel mark. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index inched up 0.2%, the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.3%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 I…
Even though no reports of supply disruptions have surfaced, Brent crude hit $100 a barrel in London trading, while U.S. prices hit $92. Europe is more vulnerable because much of its crude flows through the Suez Canal and adjace…
Reports from the ultra-elite Swiss meeting show that CEOs are far more optimistic than they’ve been for years. Considering their cash hoards, an M&A wave is likely. But they’re unmoved by the idea that they should create societ…