Management

· By Shawn Tully
CEO Jamie Dimon and his team took a radical stance when they fled the booming subprime business in 2006. more

· By Anne Fisher
Many people who get laid off rush out and start looking for a new job right away. That's usually a mistake. These 6 tips will help keep you on the right track. more

· By Anne Fisher
Most of us aren't nearly as skilled at influencing others as we think we are, says one expert. Take a quiz to find out how you rate. more

· By Andy Serwer
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks' Howard Schultz talk about a common interest: Leadership. more

· By Nadira A. Hira
Young workers with crowded resumes need not fret: You're not alone - and that's a good thing. more

Hall of Fame basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discuss whether or not employees can outperform the CEO. more

The agricultural equipment giant's CEO discusses how he transformed the company through a strategy of economic profit. more
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The past few years have seen the departure of a bevy of high-profile CEOs. A roster of a half-dozen of the most prominent, and how they're keeping busy. more
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Freddie Mac | 1.06 | -79.22% |
| Ual Corp | 8.97 | -27.07% |
| Washington Mutual Inc | 3.65 | -14.52% |
| Huntsman Corp | 11.51 | -11.60% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 11,379.81 | 1.42% |
| Nasdaq | 2,251.85 | -0.18% |
| S&P 500 | 1,254.09 | 0.95% |
| 10yr | 102 8/32 | Yield: 3.72% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| SanDisk Corporation | 16.02 | -9.21% |
| Sprint Nextel Corporation | 7.62 | -4.63% |
| Google Inc | 425.71 | -4.17% |
| Apple Inc | 154.29 | -3.68% |
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Unemployment
State by State
State by State
See where your state ranks
| Rank | State | Rate (Jun 08) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 2.8% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 3.2% |
| 2 | Utah | 3.2% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 3.2% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 3.3% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 3.8% |
| 6 | Idaho | 3.8% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 3.8% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 3.9% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 3.9% |
| 11 | Iowa | 4.0% |
| 11 | Maryland | 4.0% |
Note: The unemployment rates above are for June and were released on July 31.




