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10 entrepreneurs who changed the world

From Starbucks to Home Depot, here are 10 of the businesses – and their leaders – that author John A. Byrne counts as 'World Changers.'
Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?

Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:
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Netflix sputters, but loses less than expected

Netflix says it suffered its first quarterly loss in seven years but the first-quarter setback Netflix announced Monday was far smaller than investors expected
Car recalls: Ford Focus is latest. Is yours on the list?

Car recalls now include Ford Focus manufactured between August 2010 and October 2011. Ford recall involves windshield-wiper motor defect.
Stocks fall as Greek debt talks drag

The Dow fell 17 points to close at 12845 as talks dragged on between Greek political leaders over a fresh cost-cutting package required for the country to get more bailout loans.
Verizon, Redbox team up to take on Netflix

Verizon and Red Box will soon roll out a streaming video service, which will compete with Netflix.
10 entrepreneurs who changed the world

From Starbucks to Home Depot, here are 10 of the businesses – and their leaders – that author John A. Byrne counts as 'World Changers.'
Stocks slide on lowered economic growth estimate

The Dow lost 53 points to close at 11493 amid a downward revision of U.S. economic growth and renewed worries about Europe's debt crisis
NFLX: Netflix stock tanks as 800,000 subscribers flee

NFLX took a tumble Tuesday, after Netflix announced that it lost 800,000 subscribers. What will it take for the NFLX stock to rebound?
Qwikster, Teaparty.com are hot properties online. How much would they sell for?

Qwikster on Twitter and Teaparty.com on the Web are suddenly famous. Will their less-than-famous owners sell Qwikster, Teaparty.com for big bucks? Can they?
Horizons
Did Netflix create Qwikster just to sell it?

Netflix over the weekend split its business into two separate arms – Qwikster for DVD rentals, and Netflix for streaming video. Some analysts think that the company could eventually sell Qwikster.
Horizons
Qwikster: Netflix DVD rentals get a new name

Qwikster is the new name for Netflix's DVD rental arm. Streaming video will retain the original moniker, CEO Reed Hastings said this weekend. So, is Qwikster any different than before?
Netflix stock nosedives 19 percent after company ticks off customers

Netflix stock took a wallop after Netflix predicted 1 million US customers would cancel their subscriptions.
Netflix stock takes a hit

Netflix stock dropped nearly 14 percent by midday Thursday amid projections that the company expects to lose approximately 1 million subscribers this month. Can Netflix stock recover?
Chapter & Verse
Amazon moves toward "a Netflix for books"

Amazon is in talks with publishers to create an e-book service that would let customers pay to rent books, just the way they now do movies.
Impasse over US debt limit sends stocks lower

The Dow closed about 88 points down, the S&P 500 lost about 7 points, and the Nasdaq fell about 16 points
Netflix increases prices, risks losing customers to Redbox

Netflix has raised prices for its DVD and streaming plans plans by 60 percent. Will customers switch to Redbox?
Pandora goes public with a bang

Pandora stock soars 63 percent in first day of trading before falling back to close with a 9 percent gain. Pandora is the latest Internet stock to go public.
Stocks close higher on commodities rally

Following a strong show on Friday, the Dow rose 45 points, led by oil and precious metals
Stock market falls ahead of earnings

Stock market falls broadly as all but tech shares decline. Key earnings report due after stock market close.
NFL season in judge's hands? One of five things to watch April 6.

NFL season could be saved if judge lifts an injunction on the lockout. Plus: Monsanto and Bed Bath & Beyond earnings and hot rental housing market.
Dish Network, Carl Icahn bid to buy bankrupt Blockbuster

Dish Network and billionaire Carl Icahn are among those bidding for buy the video chain in a Manhattan bankruptcy court.
Southwest stock one of five things to watch April 4

Southwest Airlines grounded 79 Boeing 737s Saturday after the fuselage on on of its planes ripped open during flight. The stock market, Blockbuster, and Aflac are also on the docket.
Watch out, Netflix. Redbox and Amazon are looking for a fight.

Redbox and Amazon want in on the streaming video market. So they're borrowing from Netflix's business model.
Fresh conviction in Abramoff scandal: aide traded favors for World Series trip

Frasier Verrusio is the 20th Washington insider connected with the Jack Abramoff corruption scandal to be convicted or plead guilty. Federal investigators said he accepted a $1,300 World Series trip in return for helping a company influence a highway bill.
Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?

Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:
Rental cars which are recalled are being investigated for repairs

Rental cars which have been recalled by auto makers are under government investigation. The government wants to see how fast recalled rental cars are being repaired.