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Boston Red Sox Could Be on the Block

The owners of the Boston Red Sox are mulling a potential sale of the storied baseball franchise and have begun quietly shopping the team to potential buyers.

A Day Before its Massive Tech Glitch, Knight Had Another Flub

A day before the firm’s massive computerized trading error, a Knight trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange flubbed an order for the stock Ensco PLC that cost Knight nearly $1 million, people with knowledge of the matter say.

Hush-Hush Investor Added to Knight Bailout Team

Exclusive: The bizarre implosion of Knight Capital is getting even more bizarre with the emergence of a previously undisclosed investor as part of the firm’s bailout group.

One Company, Many Saving Graces

Dow Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris discusses the latest innovations at the Olympic games, as well as his view of both the US and the global economy.

The Man Behind the Magic Bike

Brompton Bicycle is churning out 32,000 sturdy, colorful bikes that are turning into an urban sensation.

Sponsor Comes Through for Families

P&G is so sure its 'Thank You Mom' campagin will be a hit, the company boldly stated it expects to reap some $500 million in profits directly linked to the London Olympics.

Health-Reform Battle Over Contraception Heats Up

Under the new health care law, businesses and insurers must cover a range of women's health services, including birth control and abortifacients, without co-pays or deductibles. But that’s got religious objectors in an uproar, including the Roman Catholic church and owners of private businesses.

Administration Aims to Harness Great Lakes Wind Energy

The Obama Administration has joined with the governors of five states bordering the Great Lakes as well as ten federal agencies and departments to sign a new memorandum of understanding to boost development of offshore wind energy.