Business
Hormel Buys Skippy Brand
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
You probably wouldn’t put peanut butter on your pepperoni, but the brand’s apparently worth $700 million to its new owner.
How Billionaires Got Richer in 2012
B.T. Ballenger on January 2, 2013
The world’s richest people added $241 billion more to their net worth last year. Here’s how, and by how much.
Why Airfare Comparisons Are Getting Harder
B.T. Ballenger on December 31, 2012
Sick of finding your air travel costs more than you paid up front? The government may soon do something about it.
5 Big-Name Bankruptcies of 2012
Karla Bowsher on February 27, 2013
You heard about Hostess, but did you know these companies, celebrities, and even entire cities also filed for bankruptcy in 2012?
Toyota Settlement: $1.1 Billion
B.T. Ballenger on December 27, 2012
Remember all those cars with “unintended acceleration” issues? A proposed settlement may mean money for owners.
Southwest Raises Fees and Adds New One
B.T. Ballenger on December 26, 2012
The airline known for avoiding hefty bag fees still has to make money somehow.
Private Photo of Facebook CEO’s Sister Published
B.T. Ballenger on December 26, 2012
Even Mark Zuckerberg’s family doesn’t understand the site’s privacy settings.
Staples Varies Online Prices By Location
B.T. Ballenger on December 26, 2012
Some internet retailers make you pay extra because of the zip code you live in.
Is Fine Print Even Legal?
B.T. Ballenger on December 26, 2012
Are those pages of tiny text almost no one reads really legally binding?
How Much Visa’s CEO Makes
B.T. Ballenger on December 24, 2012
A regulatory filing reviews what the new leader of Visa will get paid.
Facebook to Charge for Some Private Messages
B.T. Ballenger on December 21, 2012
If you want someone you don’t know to see a message from you, it’ll soon cost a buck.
Does Wikipedia Need More Donations?
B.T. Ballenger on December 21, 2012
Despite its annual appeal, the Internet’s favorite encyclopedia isn’t struggling.
Biggest Swiss Bank Fined for Manipulating Interest Rates
B.T. Ballenger on December 20, 2012
UBS will be fined $1.5 billion for its role in this summer’s London Interbank Offered Rate scandal.
Facebook CEO Gives Away 18 Million Stock Shares
B.T. Ballenger on December 20, 2012
Mark Zuckerberg is getting into the holiday spirit by giving away valuable stock to charity.
NYSE Sold to ICE
B.T. Ballenger on December 20, 2012
A less-known company that runs other international trading exchanges will pay $8.2 billion for the New York Stock Exchange.
Lawsuit: FedEx Knowingly Overcharged Customers
B.T. Ballenger on December 18, 2012
Business customers were getting unfair residential surcharges tacked onto the bill, the suit says.
2012’s Worst Bosses in America
B.T. Ballenger on December 18, 2012
Fraud, arrogance, possibly sleeping with employees, and other dumb decisions put these CEOs at the bottom.
This Year’s Best-Paid Female Musicians
B.T. Ballenger on December 13, 2012
Guess who tops the list? Hint: It’s not Taylor Swift, Rihanna, or Lady Gaga.
HSBC Pays U.S. Government $1.9 Billion
B.T. Ballenger on December 11, 2012
The Department of Justice and U.S. Treasury say the British bank allowed drug cartels to launder major money. HSBC says: Here, we’ll make a record settlement.
Is Selling Used Books Illegal?
B.T. Ballenger on December 11, 2012
It may be, depending on what the Supreme Court decides next year.
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