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Nowadays, most of us sign our names on checks and documents in plain ol’ cursive. But some signatures are way better than others, whether they’re elaborate illustrations, cool designs, or simply gorgeous handwriting....

Unless you're a wine connoisseur, finding the right bottle can be tricky. It's generally accepted that the more expensive a bottle of wine, the better it is. However, Ryan O'Connell from Nakedwines.com says belief is pro...

Argentina is turning up a media fight, hoping to avoid a default on its debt. Prof. Steve Hanke joins Richard to discuss.

While appearing on “Conan” Wednesday night, actor Andy Serkis told the late-night host he had to learn ape vocalization for his role in “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” Serkis reprises his role of an ape, Ca...

We all know real life is catching up to science fiction. So it's not much of a surprise that drones -- amazing technology with a creepy underbelly -- are about to go mainstream. Here's your world with drones, circa 2024.

Almost a million workers are expected to call in "sick" today — or take the day off — to watch the much anticipated U.S.-Germany World Cup game.  Visier, a workforce analytics company, found that approximately 3.4 m...

CNN's Samuel Burke shows off how GoPro cameras have revolutionized home video and its plans to lure new investors.

Former President Bill Clinton had a lot of time on his hands in April when he purchased 13 watches after touring the headquarters of Shinola in Detroit, Michigan. Clinton discussed the shopping spree at the Denver meetin...

Any commodity which rises by 5% over just two weeks is worth a closer look, except when it is zinc, the ultimate industrial metal, which has disappointed for so long that even the prospect of an even stronger price recov...

Ikea increases hourly pay by 17 pct, the most in 10 years

Bellagio's Executive Chef, Edmund Wong reveals his secrets to create the best BBQ on the block

What you do today matters. In fact, your daily habits may be a major determinant of your wealth. "The metaphor I like is the avalanche," says Thomas Corley, the author of "Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits Of Wealthy...

Many outdoor workers in the Middle East are being forced to rest in the shade for hours each day this summer to escape the oppressive summer sun and heat, The Associated Press reports. The annual government-imposed midda...

SAT has extended the deadline granted to FTIL by Sebi to comply with its order till the tribunal passes a final directive

Risk officers are gaining power and multiplying in number across the U.S. banking industry as financial institutions bend to pressure from regulators to make their operations safer and simpler following the financial cri...

(Note: This is part of a series of articles, arranged by subject, from last Thursday's Forbes' interview with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou.

Barnes & Noble hopes to survive by splitting in two. The largest U.S. brick-and-mortar bookseller, beset by tough competition from online retailers like Amazon and discount stores like Wal-Mart, said...

In several cases where hazardous conditions were uncovered, there has been considerable resistance to closing a factory, as owners worry about losing orders and workers fear losing their jobs.

Thanks to one of those bizarre laws that's outlasted its usefulness, Bitcoin has technically been illegal in the state of California since the 1870s. Now, California Gov. Jerry Brown could fix that by signing a single bi...

Commodity prices are much more volatile than overall inflation, as I noted in an earlier post, “Commodity Prices: Basics For Businesses That Buy, Sell or Use Basic Materials.” In this article I explain why that is. T...

Google might not be a trusted vendor of enterprise software and services. But give it time.

Germany said Thursday it will not renew a contract with Verizon because the company could be used to help U.S. intelligence agencies — like the National Security Agency (NSA) — spy on German governmental communicatio...