EBay earnings soared in the critical fourth quarter, fueled by growth in the PayPal business, the sale of Skype and success in luring more people to its shopping Web sites during the holiday season.
Read more »EBay’s Profit Rises Sharply, Aided by Sale Of Skype
Ranks of millionaire college presidents up again
The fast-growing group of millionaire private college and university presidents hit a new record in recent years, and it's likely more college leaders will make seven-figure salaries once the slumping economy rebounds.
Read more »Megan Fox to earn 7 figures for Armani ads
Confirming that endorsement deals still have cachet in a recession, "Transformers" star Megan Fox is pulling down a seven-figure payday to model Armani underwear and jeans.
Read more »Few bright spots as job losses climb
Even in the Midwest, where unemployment remains lowest, the news is getting slowly grimmer. Most states lost jobs or remained roughly stable in August compared to July, retaining frustratingly high unemployment rates.
Read more »Cypress Gardens theme park in Fla. closes doors
Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida's grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
Read more »Dell agrees to buy Perot Systems for about $3.9B
Dell Inc. plans to buy the technology services company Perot Systems Corp. for about $3.9 billion as it tries to expand beyond the PC business and compete more aggressively with Hewlett-Packard Co. which also recently bought a tech-services company founded by H. Ross Perot.
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