Sep 15 It's official: Minecraft game to join Microsoft in $2.5 billion deal By Sarah Corapi Microsoft Corp. confirmed Monday that it has agreed to purchase Mojang, the company behind the popular video game “Minecraft”, for $2.5 billion. The acquisition, which is due to close later this year, could help strengthen Microsoft’s Xbox and mobile businesses. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch Automakers recall 14 million cars for exploding airbags By PBS News Hour Airbags are a major defense for car passengers in an accident. But airbags supplied by the Takata Corporation to several automakers have been found to rupture or explode after a front crash, causing serious injuries and two deaths. Recalls related… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch Who's behind the Chinese takeover of world's biggest pork producer? By PBS News Hour Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, was acquired by a Chinese firm in 2013 for nearly $5 billion -- more than the company’s market value. The surprising purchase caused some lawmakers to wonder if there might be a hidden… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch Microsoft considers buying gaming gold mine Minecraft By PBS News Hour U.S. game sales topped $21 billion in 2013, double the amount earned at North American movie theaters. As the influence of the gaming industry grows, Microsoft is making moves to purchase a gaming company that makes Minecraft, a popular, retro-inspired… Continue watching
Jul 20 Can you be nudged into saving money? Some companies are banking on it By Sam Weber New evidence from behavioral economists, researchers who study the psychology behind financial decisions, is at the root of what a number of major companies are using to help consumers get a better fiscal foothold. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch Can betting against yourself online help you save money? By PBS News Hour Behavioral science is behind a host of new online applications that nudge people into making better decisions on everything from health care to saving money. Continue watching
Jul 11 House votes to permanently extend 'bonus depreciation' tax break By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House voted Friday to make permanent a temporary tax break that makes it easier for businesses to invest in new equipment, one of many expired tax breaks that Congress must deal with by the end of the… Continue reading
Jul 02 Target tells customers to leave their guns at home By William Brangham Following a campaign by gun-control groups, retailing giant Target changed its position on letting armed customers into its stores. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 9:28 Former treasury secretary urges business world to heed climate change risks By PBS News Hour If you are an American investor, the risks of climate change should matter to you. That's the message from the Risky Business Project, led by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, billionaire financier Tom Steyer and former Treasury Secretary Henry… Continue watching
May 19 Watch U.S. charges Chinese officials with cyberspying on businesses By PBS News Hour Five Chinese military officials were indicted by the U.S. for stealing trade secrets by hacking six American firms in the nuclear, metals and solar products industries. Gwen Ifill talks to Laura Galante of FireEye and former State Department official Susan… Continue watching