Stories Tagged as
Finance
The all-important exit strategy, explained
by
Paddy Hirsch
May 19, 2015
Smart investors don't put their money into a venture without an exit strategy.
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How human behavior impacts the economy
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 13, 2015
Richard H. Thaler explores the human side of economics in his latest book.
The whistleblower's tale: How an accountant took on Halliburton
Apr 21, 2015
Tony Menendez blew the whistle on Halliburton’s accounting practices. The fight cost him nine years of his life.
GE to sell most of its lending business
Apr 10, 2015
The company is returning to its manufacturing roots.
Starbucks leaves room for a conversation about race
by
Tony Wagner
and Raghu Manavalan
Mar 17, 2015
The stories we're reading and numbers we're watching Tuesday.
The drama behind mergers and acquisitions
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 14, 2013
You may think mergers and acquisitions are dry, but a new book spells out the gritty drama behind the scenes.
Britain wants to be hub for Sharia banking
Jul 18, 2013
Britain's government is trying to make the country a major world hub for financial transactions that conform to Islamic principles. Islamic banking and finance are a fast growing area.
For public good, not for profit.
As one financial center grows, another shrinks?
by
Jeremy Hobson
and Jeff Horwich
Aug 17, 2012
A new report out from Bloomberg this morning shows that hiring in the London financial services industry is down, while at the same time it is picking up in New York.
Let's get physical. Oops, I mean financial!
Jun 25, 2012
Americans are more likely to rate themselves physically fit than financially healthy, a recent survey finds. Whip your finances back into shape with expert advice.
Sheila Bair on new watchdog group, Systemic Risk Council
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 6, 2012
The former chairwoman of the FDIC talks about her new financial watchdog group, the Systemic Risk Council, and the state of the global financial industry.