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Greek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official Says

NYT > Business - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:45

The Greek finance minister said that debt talks on a second rescue deal were “on a razor’s edge,” with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday.

Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message

NYT > Business - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:44

Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn’t simply about mentoring and empowering; it’s also a business strategy.

Letters: Letters: Something Lost, and Gained

NYT > Business - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:30

A reader responds to “Higher Taxes Help the Wealthy, Too” (Economic View, Jan. 29).

Amendments to Tighten, Trim, and Tone the STOCK Act

Today's top headlines from The Motley Fool - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 23:07

What made it in, what was left out, and what that means for our favorite act.

Editorial | State of Play: Perpetual War: Digital Pirates and Creators

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:59

Stopping digital piracy, which is growing by leaps and bounds, is about protecting creativity — and jobs.

Preoccupations: Disabilities Can Be Workplace Assets

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:30

In the job market, people with disabilities bring vast experience in coping and adapting — qualities that help them become valuable employees.

Economic View: Do Manufacturers Need Special Treatment? - Economic View

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:22

Government manufacturing policies must go beyond the belief that it’s better to produce “real things” than services. People value health care and haircuts as much as washing machines and hair dryers.

Corner Office | Amy Astley: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, on Valuing a Work Ethic

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:20

Amy Astley of Teen Vogue says that in hiring, she wants to get a sense of applicants’ work ethic — and whether they can think in an entrepreneurial way.

Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:17

Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient.

3 Predictions From the World Economic Forum

Today's top headlines from The Motley Fool - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:07

Some insights from Davos on trends.

This Dividend Stock Will Bankrupt You

Today's top headlines from The Motley Fool - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 21:37

Editorial: An Easier Path to Refinancing

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 21:37

President Obama’s new mortgage refinancing plan could provide considerable relief for millions of homeowners shackled to high interest rates, if Congress approves it.

The Hardware Winners of a Cloud-Computing Boom

Today's top headlines from The Motley Fool - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 21:07

Top dogs and fast movers in a growing sector.

McDonald's: Dividend Dynamo or the Next Blowup?

Today's top headlines from The Motley Fool - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:37

What the numbers tell us.

The Boss: Berner International’s Chief Found Consolation Via Work

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:33

After her first husband died in a plane crash, the writer stepped in to run his company. “Focusing on the job,” she says, “was a lifesaver for me.”

Off the Shelf: ‘Strings Attached’ Looks at Incentives and Ethics — Review

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:30

Everywhere we turn, we’re being offered incentives to act a certain way. A new book ponders the ethical issues of the incentive culture.

Letters: Letters: The Bookstore’s Place in an Electronic Future

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:30

Readers respond to “The Bookstore’s Last Stand” (Jan. 29).

Strategies: I.P.O. Euphoria, Without Much Memory — Strategies

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:23

Amid the Wall Street excitement over Facebook’s planned initial public offering, it may be a good time to take a look at I.P.O. history.

Slipstream: Employers and Brands Use Gaming to Gauge Engagement

NYT > Business - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:20

More companies are turning to gamification — offering games that let their customers win points for certain activities — as a way to build both loyalty and a trove of data.