Eighty percent of companies 'not doing their best' to communicate strategy internally: study
Companies today are not effectively executing against strategy and the business leaders know it, with 80 percent recognizing that they are not doing their best to communicate strategy through the organization, let alone execute against it, according to new research commissioned by SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFSF), and Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Nasdaq to rebalance index, cut Apple weighting
Exchange operator Nasdaq OMX Group will rebalance its benchmark Nasdaq 100 index, cutting the weighting of widely held stocks, such as Apple Inc, and causing volatility as investors adjust their portfolios.
Bloomberg allows developers to tap into NY City data
Taking queue from Android and Apple iOS strategy New York City opened its set of data to developers to create apps which could unlock the potential trapped in public data.
Cricket World Cup - Sri Lanka's Sangakkara relinquishes Captaincy after India loss
Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara has relinquished his role as the captain of the ODI and T20 teams, but will continue as Test captain on a temporary basis till a suitable replacement is found.
China rate hike, Apple weigh on futures
U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday after China, a main source of global growth, raised its interest rates, while Apple shares fell after the stock's weight in a widely followed index was cut.
As iPhone 5 Draws Near, AT&T Increases Upgrade Pricing
Months ahead of the release of Apple's next iPhone, AT&T has increased the price of upgrading the device.
Oil dips, but holds near 2-1/2 year high
Oil prices fell on Tuesday but held near 2-1/2 year highs, with Brent remaining close to $121 a barrel on unrest in oil exporting countries in the Middle East and Africa.
Sudden cardiac deaths among college athletes place focus on increased health screening
A new study published by the American Heart Association has found that about one in 44,000 college athletes suffer sudden cardiac death each year, which is higher than what earlier estimates supposed.
Stock futures fall after Apple's weighting in index is cut
U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday after a slide in Apple Inc, which had its weighting cut in a rebalancing of shares in the Nasdaq 100, forcing some to sell the iPhone maker's stock.
Oil dips but holds near 2-1/2 year high
Oil prices fell on Tuesday but held near 2-1/2 year highs, with Brent remaining close to $121 a barrel on unrest in oil exporting countries in the Middle East and Africa.
Driving costs rise 3.4 pct: study
A new study has showed a 3.4 percent rise in the yearly costs to own and operate a sedan in the United States, due to relatively large increases in fuel, tire and depreciation costs.
Australia set to reject $7.8 billion SGX takeover of ASX
Australia plans to reject Singapore Exchange Ltd's proposed $7.8 billion bid for Australia's ASX Ltd on national interest grounds, underscoring the political challenges other major cross-border exchange deals are facing.
Google Android reigns smartphone market: ComScore
New data from ComScore puts Google Android on the top of the list for the smartphone market category, followed by RIM and Apple in the second and the third positions respectively.
Nasdaq to rebalance index and to cut Apple's weighting
Exchange operator Nasdaq OMX Group Inc said on Tuesday it will rebalance its benchmark Nasdaq-100 index, cutting the weighting of Apple Inc.
Unemployment strongly linked to higher mortality risk: study
A new research has found strong correlation between unemployment and mortality. The research by McGill Sociology Professor Eran Shor showed that unemployment increases the risk of premature mortality by 63 percent.
Financial Times takes shot at Apple's subscription policy
Financial Times takes up the cudgel against Apple, saying no to parting with subscribers' data as part of Apple's new subscription policy, which requires that if a subscription is made using its App Store, then Apple would not share customer data with publishers.
Federal authority advises schools, colleges on addressing sexual violence on campus
The U.S. Department of Education has released comprehensive guidance for all schools, colleges and universities, explicitly stating for the first time that every school is bound under Title IX to protect its students from sexual violence on campus and address its effects if it happens.
Australia govt set to reject $7.8 billion SGX takeover of ASX
Australia intends to reject Singapore Exchange Ltd's proposed $7.8 billion bid for Australia's ASX Ltd on national interest grounds, underscoring the political challenges other major cross-border exchange deals are facing.
Stock index futures fall; techs in spotlight
Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.3 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.8 percent at 3:52 a.m. EDT.
Iran government hosts its own blogging competition
A new pro-government Iranian blogging competition called The Face of '89, in reference to the Persian calendar year 1389, just ended on March 20.
U.S. stock index futures fall; techs in spotlight
Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.3 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.8 percent at 3:52 a.m. EDT.
New technology to eavesdrop on conversations of suspicious people
A new microphone system allows broadcasters to zoom in on sounds as well as sights, to pick out a single conversation and could be zoomed in to eavesdrop on conversations between suspicious people.
New genes identified by Cardiff scientist could expedite improved treatment for Alzheimer's
Professor Julie Williams of Cardiff University has uncovered five new genes that could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
American medical colleges propose greater focus on social sciences and ethics in MCAT
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has released a new set of preliminary recommendations for an overhaul of the Medical College Admissions Test.
SEC sought information from BofA on loan-loss reserves: filing
The Securities and Exchange Commission sought information from Bank of America Corp last year about the loan-loss reserves used to repurchase faulty home loans, company filings showed.
Epsilon email breach leaves 50 major companies' customers at risk
Epsilon, the world's largest permission-based email marketing Services Company that serves TiVo users and many more, reported a breach in its security Friday and the list of companies affected keeps on growing, Mashable reported today.
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1' New York Red Carpet Premier [PHOTOS]
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Brazil's Vale names new CEO under government pressure
Brazilian mining giant Vale named a new chief executive under withering government pressure, a move that may spark fears of state meddling in Brazil's private sector but is not expected to dent investor confidence in the firm.
March sales likely fell as shops await Easter
March sales at retail chains are expected to fall modestly, held back by the combination of a later Easter and higher gasoline prices.
Targeted cyber attacks to rise further: Symantec
Targeted cyber attacks will pose a growing threat to companies around the world this year after the Stuxnet worm hit Iran's nuclear program in 2010, security software maker Symantec Corp said on Tuesday.
