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The Novartis Way
May 9, 2013 | by CNN Money | Comments
Joseph Jimenez, the CEO of pharmaceutical giant Novartis, discusses the business strategies and operating practices that have led his company to success in developing breakthrough drugs, keeping the company one step ahead of its competitors.
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GE Bets on Shale
May 2, 2013 9:02 am | by CNN Money | CommentsGeneral Electric recently made a huge bet on shale, buying an oil and gas equipment company called Lufkin Industries for $3.3 billion. The purchase will boost GE's portfolio of U.S. energy businesses. Shares of both Lufkin and GE were up with word of the news.
Effects of Deepwater Oil Spill Still Felt in Florida
April 26, 2013 9:59 am | by NBC2 | CommentsNearly three years after a deadly explosion aboard BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig that spilled nearly five million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, businesses in Southwest Florida, especially those involved in fishing and tourism, are still feeling the sting.
Coal Stocks in a Slump
April 24, 2013 9:59 am | by CNN Money | CommentsIn the face of industry challenges and amid a growing field of energy sources, coal is finding itself in a slump. Market trajectory of coal stocks has been generally downward, despite some positives such as a promising sales outlook from Walton Energy.
Fake Pharmaceuticals Pose Health Risks
April 19, 2013 9:48 am | by Wall Street Journal | CommentsThe illegal pharmaceutical trade has grown rapidly over the past several years with much of the profits funding international organized criminal operations. The illegal drugs are eating into legitimate pharmaceutical industry profits while posing a real threat to public health.
Purell's Long Path to Success
April 16, 2013 4:30 pm | by CBS News | CommentsNow the top pick among careful parents and germaphobes alike, Purell's market success wasn't always so obvious. After a decade of rising sales and steady marketing, the anti-bacterial hand sanitizer has become wildly successful, surpassing analyst predictions on its way to the top.
Cruising the Seas in Search of Oil
April 10, 2013 10:14 am | by Wall Street Journal | CommentsThe Wall Street Journal follows Transocean's Discoverer Clear Leader, arguably the world's most powerful drilling ship, as it cruises the Gulf of Mexico 190 miles south of New Orleans in search of oil. Take a peek inside this powerful ship.
Ark. Residents Flee in Wake of Exxon Oil Spill
April 4, 2013 9:27 am | by ABC News | CommentsSome Arkansas residents got an unexpected Easter surprise when an Exxon Mobile pipeline ruptured, coating one neighborhood with thousands of barrels of crude oil. Twenty-two families were evacuated in the wake of the spill.
Chemicals Present in Common Household Items (Part II)
March 29, 2013 10:30 am | CommentsAfter NBC News' Andrea Canning exposed herself to controlled levels of hormone disruptors, the tests are back, revealing how this exposure impacted the levels of these chemicals in her own body. Though FDA has labeled these chemicals safe in small quantities, scientists have differing opinions.
Chemicals Present in Common Household Items (Part I)
March 28, 2013 10:30 am | by NBC News | CommentsNBC News' Andrea Canning invites a team of scientists into her home to evaluate common household items like soaps and canned foods to determine which products may contain hormone disruptors. Though FDA has labeled these chemicals safe in small quantities, some scientists aren't so sure.
Giving Minority-Owned Businesses a Chance
March 20, 2013 1:36 pm | CommentsA Minnesota non-profit helps small minority-owned businesses get off the ground. KARE's Boua Xiong reports.
10 Years after Saddam: Iraq's Oil Boom
March 20, 2013 12:08 pm | CommentsIndependent oil companies have set their sights on northern Iraq for oil prospecting — a decade after the collapse of Saddam's regime.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Using an Infrared Camera
March 13, 2013 1:43 pm | by MIHow2 | CommentsThermal imaging from FLIR infrared cameras offers solutions for troubleshooting and maintaining industrial equipment.
Opening & Closing Drums in Seconds
March 13, 2013 12:06 pm | by New Pig | CommentsThe exclusive design of this latching lid gives users a quick release and then locks down tight to seal the drum and comply with regulations.
Granulation for Pipes & Profiles
March 7, 2013 11:01 am | by HerboldMeckesheim | CommentsSMP models are designed for the processing of pipes and profiles. The self-feeding machines feature a horizontal hopper.
The Secret to Making Better Batteries
March 6, 2013 12:23 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsGraphene is being touted as the next 'it' material, and companies like Vorbeck Materials hope it can help cut lithium battery weight and recharge times.
