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Watch: 250,000 people sign Apple petition
Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 7:29 PM EST

A Change.org petition urging Apple to change its labor practices was signed by 250,000 people.

Why small, local businesses are good for your health
Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 12:59 PM EST

Study contradicts earlier findings that showed how large industries and retailers were good for local economies and health.

Teens' interest in robotics is good sign for factories seeking skilled workers
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 4:28 PM EST

Schools and businesses want to educate youngsters and unskilled workers about how the modern U.S. manufacturing sector will function.

Watch: CNN interviews Foxconn worker
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 6:03 PM EST

Foxconn manufactures products for Apple, Microsoft and other tech companies.

Airline industry split widens over EU carbon 'tax' battle
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 2:27 PM EST

Airlines struggle to meet the carbon emissions laws enacted by both their home countries and Europe. Some have called for a global set of standards.

'App Economy' is huge U.S. job creator
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 2:22 PM EST

466,000 people work in the 'app economy', and experts predict this number will grow as smartphones and tablets become more and more popular.

Walmart launches 'Great For You' food label
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 1:57 PM EST

The label appears on Walmart brand products that are healthier choices.

Redbox, Verizon team up to take on Netflix
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 5:29 PM EST

The companies have formed a joint venture that will add an online streaming option to the 35,400 Redbox self-service vending machine.

Glencore 'ready to pay premium to acquire Xstrata'
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 6:34 AM EST

Commodities trader Glencore is willing to offer a higher than expected premium to clinch its acquisition of global mining giant Xstrata.

Glencore, Xstrata merger possible, combining mining and trading operations
Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 7:16 AM EST

Mining takeovers are accelerating as companies struggle to replace aging deposits and China's industrial growth stokes demand for construction, cars and appliances.

Facebook goes public, seeks to raise $5 billion in IPO
Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 5:00 AM EST

Investors came down with Facebook fever after the site filed to go public in the largest flotation ever by an Internet company on Wall Street.

Causes founder Joe Green doesn't regret not helping Mark Zuckerberg launch Facebook
Wed, Feb 01 2012 at 1:32 PM EST

He bailed out of building Facebook, what has been famously called a '$400 million mistake.'

Waiting for Facebook's IPO
Wed, Feb 01 2012 at 10:07 AM EST

The Internet is abuzz with rumors about the upcoming Facebook IPO.

Facebook poised for $5-10 billion IPO
Tue, Jan 31 2012 at 9:11 PM EST

The social networking site is poised to file papers for an initial public offering seeking to raise at least $5 billion.

Corporate carbon disclosure can boost share prices
Tue, Jan 31 2012 at 12:13 PM EST

A new study shows that share prices increase slightly after a carbon disclosure is made.

Joel Makower: Green business maven shares his insights
Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 10:16 PM EST

Makower, one of the most respected voices in green business, talks about greener corporations, what the government could be doing to foster more environmentally friendly businesses, and why he's optimistic about the future.

All you really need to know about work you learned in kindergarten
Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 4:39 PM EST

Study: A child who follows directions and works well with others is more likely to continue that behavior later in life.

Confessions of an Apple addict
Fri, Jan 27 2012 at 12:54 PM EST

Recent news reports about the deplorable conditions in Chinese factories that manufacture Apple products have this blogger rethinking her Apple addiction.

Ener1 files for bankruptcy protection
Thu, Jan 26 2012 at 5:42 PM EST

Electric vehicle battery manufacturer Ener1 files for bankruptcy.

Coca-Cola's polar bears prepping for the Super Bowl
Thu, Jan 26 2012 at 11:44 AM EST

Coca-Cola's beloved polar bears will be the star of the company's Super Bowl ad campaign.

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