Why the Time Is Right for Conan O’Brien

It’s not just that his new talk show Conan is attracting a huge audience — more than 4.1 million for its first night — but they’re young as well. And advertisers are willing to pay a premium to reach these viewers because the…

‘Jersey Shore’ Helps Lift Viacom Earnings

It’s official: Snooki is good for business.

Viacom Inc (VIA) reported healthy earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30 thanks in part to a strong showing from its cable networks.

These networks offer shows including “Jersey Shore”, which features th…

Former KB Home CEO Bruce Karatz Escapes Jail Sentence

Bruce Karatz, former CEO of KB Home (KBH), was fined $1 million and given five years of probation for hiding backdated stock options from auditors and regulators.

Karatz will face no jail time but will serve eight months of home detention with electr…

Bernie Madoff’s Personal Items Go on Sale

From monogrammed slippers to a stuffed leather bull, here’s a look at some of Bernie Madoff’s intimate possessions that are going up for auction. Madoff is currently serving a 150-year prison sentence in North Carolina for perp…

Fewer CEOs Headed for the Exit in October

The number of chief executive officers leaving their posts in October fell to its lowest level in 18 months, according to a new report released today. The drop seems to show that the volatile job market, at least among corporat…