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Guest Post: Silicon Valley may be the center of the startup universe, but that doesn't mean the CEO, or anyone else, has to be physically present there.

For women who have always been curious about breast enhancement but were too nervous to go under the knife, there's a new procedure that claims to enlarge breasts for 24 hours. Dr. Norman M. Rowe, a plastic surgeon in Ma...

A former Victoria's Secret employee told us that workers at her Chicago-area store were trained to treat male customers differently from female ones.  "The general feeling about men is that they would buy anything in or...

The best female leaders provide support, respect and firm guidance in equal measure. Here are 8 habits that differentiate them from the pack

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) reiterated its Buy rating on Twitter Inc (TWTR), with a price target of $60 today.

The health sensors of the (near) future may learn so much about you that they can show something like "empathy" toward you.

On Wednesday at the World Chess Championship in Sochi, Russia, Game 4 ended in a draw. But what a draw! Sure, I realize that sounds like a downer, after a Game 2 in which Magnus Carlsen, the world number one and current ...

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital disclosed details of its stake in Zoetis Inc (ZTS) in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday.

Let's say that you were fortunate enough to build some business, and at 50 years of age you have a balance sheet showing a net value of $20 million. You know that you have an estate tax problem, you are concerned that yo...

Crude oil's slide means another 10 to 15 cent drop in pump prices.          

Nineteen of UNESCO's Worlds Heritage Sites, protected for their outstanding natural beauty and biodiversity, are in serious danger of disappearing in the next few years.  The International Union for the Conservation of ...

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of Ametek were falling 4.4% to $49.94 with heavy trading volume Thursday following the release of a report from short-seller Spruce Point Capital Management, according to Bloomberg. In th...

Toby Keith leads the cast of top-earning singers on our inaugural Country Cash Kings list.

Samsung is spending tens of millions to create original short videos for mobile devices, The Information's Jessica Lessin reports. The project, codenamed "Volt," could also include music, not unlike Apple's Beats Music s...

As domestic commercial vehicle sales continue to decline amid macroeconomic headwinds and stiffer competition, Tata Motors? India business is expected to have a negative impact on the company?s financial results in yet a...

The Motor City is counting on the market to keep its pension promises--a lot like under-saved 401(k) plan participants.

Less angst over health care, energy at small businesses; owners more optimistic, survey says

The practice, under investigation by the Justice Department, affects tens of thousands of Americans, impairing their ability to secure housing and jobs.

The once-dominant networking equipment manufacturer is battling more well-funded competitors and technology changes that threaten profits.

The forecast for climate change has been undeniably altered overnight -- positive news for the planet and for economic growth. US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the leaders of the world's two la...

So you signed up for an Obamacare health insurance plan, and you're figuring you'll just keep it next year and skip the hassle of shopping around again. You might want to reconsider -- your wallet may thank you. Consumer...

Boston's snow removal program ran a deficit in six of the last nine winters. That's not just Mother Nature's fault--it's the way the city chooses to budget.