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Shop for your car online with BMWBMW is introducing car shopping from the couch. To cut costs on its expensive new line of plug-in cars next year, the German automaker will sell the vehicles directly from a virtual showroom.
How are value managers predicting global markets?The economy is slowing and the stock market is wildly unpredictable. Here's how one world-class value manager is weathering the storm.
Cost per use: The concept that will save your checkbook'Cost per use' is the idea that the value of an item is directly related to how much use you get out of it. The more use you get from an item, the more you should expect to pay for it. The 'sweet spot' of a purchase, then, is the one that has the most uses for the cost.
FocusPublic-sector belt-tightening: thrift, or long-term drag on US economy?Since June 2009, 504,000 jobs have been cut among municipal employees. Public-sector reductions at the local level have subtracted almost a quarter of a percentage point from annual GDP each of the past four years.
How much does US oil contribute to carbon emissions? Not as much as you think.Environmentalists tend to overestimate the contribution of oil to global emissions. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't cut down on our fossil fuel use.
Geithner meets eurozone leaders: a step toward taming debt crisis?In Europe, US Treasury Secretary Geithner backs the European Central Bank's pledge to do 'whatever it takes' to save the eurozone from a potential breakup and boost economic growth.
Empty seats at the Olympics: Bad price control to blame?British Olympic organizers restricted ticket prices and rewarded聽 bulk corporate purchases (but not use).聽 They shouldn't be surprised to see so many empty seats.
Has government gotten bigger or smaller? Both.Is the government growing or shrinking? The answer isn't so simple.
Mitt Romney: Could a victory mean a stock market surge?Mitt Romney victory in November could be a potential source of optimism for Wall Street, some analysts suggest. But can Mitt Romney or any other potential president elect truly have a lasting effect on the stock market?
GM cars get WiFi for pedestrian safetyAs new pedestrian detection system in General Motors vehicles uses wireless internet to communicate with pedestrians' smartphones. So how does it work?
National Cheesecake Day. Possible Olympic link. Real cheesecake deals.National Cheesecake Day kicks off with discounts from The Cheesecake Factory and free cheesecake elsewhere. A possible cheesecake tie to the first Olympics garners extra attention for National Cheesecake Day.
State and local budget cuts hurt the recoveryWeak government spending continues to hamper the economy, according to a recent study.
Baking soda and vinegar: the only cleaning products you should ever buyFrom getting stains out of carpet to deodorizing the garbage disposal, you'd be hard pressed to find a cleaning problem either baking soda or vinegar can't fix.
Is prop trading dead?Traditional trading firms will not survive unless they evolve. Furthermore, the profession of trading could use a bit of de-romanticizing.
Does oil giant Chevron want Chavez to win reelection in Venezuela?Chevron has been in Venezuela since the 1920s when politicians were heavier handed than Chavez. Now, Chevron in Venezuela may be too big to nationalize, writes a guest blogger.
Mitt Romney and Obama's big ideas for saving the economy? Not this election.Mitt Romney and聽 Barack Obama are both banking on negative campaigning to get elected.聽 But neither Mitt Romney nor the President are offering any new or bold ideas for rescuing the worst economy since the Great Depression.
Investor alert: Bribery risks are risingDespite government crackdowns and shareholder demands for greater transparency, the risks of bribery will increase as multinational corporations push further into emerging markets.
Electric cars: How many miles will kill 'range anxiety'?Most electric car charges last longer than 95 percent of the trips made in the US, but 'range anxiety' is still a major drawback for many potential electric car buyers. How many miles will it take to curb that fear?
Buy generic. Go ahead, try it.For each name-brand product you usually buy, try the聽 generic version at least once. More often than not, you won't notice the difference.
Facebook shares spook investors now. But long term?Facebook shares reach lowest level ever as revenue growth slows and investors cash out. Analysts are more upbeat about the potential for Facebook shares.