New York Times - Business

Date Posted Article 40 min ago It Takes More Than Passion Responding to reader comments on why some business owners succeed. 40 min ago Fast-Food Deal on a Fast Track 3G Capital’s acquisition agreement with Burger King provides for a novel dual-track process, the Deal Professor writes. 40 min ago Be Wary of Add-On Insurance The Consumer Federation of America recently warned consumers to be wary of buying add-on insurance for a number of reasons. 40 min ago Dressing Gordon Gekko, Then and Now Esquire sat down with the costume designer for the two “Wall Street” movies to learn about the art behind dressing Gordon Gekko. 40 min ago U.S. Opposes European Emission Charges for Airlines The United States has stepped up pressure to stop European regulators from charging airlines for their greenhouse gas emissions when they take off and land in Europe. 40 min ago U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in July The 14 percent decline in the trade deficit in July should give a lift to overall economic growth. 40 min ago Harvard Endowment Reports 11% Return for Year The manager, Jane Mendillo, has increased the endowment’s available cash while generating a respectable, if not spectacular return, several endowment experts said. 40 min ago U.S. Pressures I.M.F. to Give Greater Role to Growing Economies The push to revamp the fund’s governance has met resistance from Europe. 40 min ago With White House Backing, an Envoy for Manufacturing The administration has pledged subsidies and tax credits to spur manufacturing in the United States, but has said the lead must come from the private sector. 4 hours ago Google Advertises Its Display Advertising Google has a new advertising campaign for its own display ad platform. 4 hours ago Era of Corporate Prosecutions Ending? The end of the cases of Jeffrey K. Skilling and Joseph P. Nacchio should largely bring to a close an era of corporate prosecutions over accounting problems at companies at the beginning of this century. 4 hours ago SAP Looks to Benefit From the Oracle Tempest SAP’s co-chief executive sees an opportunity in the high-profile executive shuffling at Oracle, its rival. 4 hours ago In Land of Fast Cars and Trains, Buses Try to Make Inroads That it is taking so long to lift a ban on intercity bus service in Germany is a reminder that, despite steady change, barriers to full-bore free enterprise remain in Europe. 4 hours ago Union Accuses China of Illegal Clean Energy Subsidies The United Steelworkers union plans to file a legal case that accuses China of violating World Trade Organization rules. 4 hours ago Lobbyists Rush to Hire G.O.P. Staff Ahead of Midterm Vote With Democrats in danger of losing control of Congress, some lobbying shops, trade groups and contractors are moving to hire more Republicans. 7 hours ago Advertising: Growing Appreciation for P.R. on Madison Avenue Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal is acquiring a majority stake in Kwittken, a public relations agency. Analysts say such agencies are playing a larger role in the industry. 7 hours ago Apple Loosens Rules for App Approvals Apple says it will make its app approval process more transparent. 7 hours ago Wall Street Rises on Improved Jobless Data Investors have taken solace in recent improvements in several economic indicators that suggest the economy will continue to grow slowly. 7 hours ago U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in July as Exports Rose The 14 percent decline in the trade deficit in July should give a lift to overall economic growth. 7 hours ago Union Accuses China of Illegal Clean Energy Subsidies The United Steelworkers union plans to file a legal case that accuses China of violating World Trade Organization rules by subsidizing exports of clean energy equipment. 10 hours ago The President Tinkers at the Margins President Obama should push harder for medium-term deficit reduction and comprehensive tax reform, an economist writes. 10 hours ago European Markets Higher as Bank Jitters Ease Equity markets, however, are still in an “undecided mood,” a strategist said, because of the uncertain pace of the recovery. 10 hours ago Britain Fines Goldman Sachs The bank was fined about $27 million for failing to disclose the U.S. investigation into the sale of securities known as Abacus. 10 hours ago Britain Keeps Interest Rates on Hold Amid Worries About Global Recovery The Bank of England held steady on its benchmark interest rate amid warnings that the pace of recovery among major economies appears to be slowing faster than anticipated. 10 hours ago Steelworkers Accuse China of Violating Trade Rules The United Steelworkers union plans to file a legal case that accuses China of violating World Trade Organization rules by subsidizing exports of clean energy equipment. Today All Nippon to Start Low-Cost Airline in Japan The first Japanese low-cost carrier will fly both international and domestic routes out of Osaka. Today Investor Fears Force Split-Up of Irish Bank The increasing burden of Anglo Irish Bank’s losses has become a millstone for the government, which is seeking to avoid a Greek-style bank bailout. Today Bracing for Cuts, Military Firms Shed Workers Tightened spending at the Pentagon is unsettling the defense industry. A quarter of executives at Lockheed Martin jumped at the chance to take a buyout. Today After Fine, Botox Awaits Approval for Migraine Allergan will pay $600 million for its marketing tactics while the F.D.A. decides on the drug’s use for migraines. Today On Clean Energy, China Skirts Rules Big government subsidies for clean energy companies, like cheap land and low-interest loans, may be in violation of W.T.O. rules.