A new generation of heiresses is redefining what it means to be a socialite. Rather than trying to climb the social ladder through charity work and elaborate parties, today's rich and restless want to make their mark in the business world.
A shortage of a highly purified silicon is shaking up the solar-power industry, giving companies that didn't exist a decade ago a chance to challenge longtime leaders.
Zillow.com has raised an additional $30 million, pointing to investor focus on technology companies that make money from online advertising.
Venture-capital investment in so-called Web 2.0 companies, generally ad-supported Web sites in fields like social networking or blogging, is showing signs of maturity.
A crop of franchisers are straying from the cookie-cutter approach. They are giving their franchisees some freedom to run their own operations so they can better compete against independent businesses.
The FDA has two basic requirements for importing food into the U.S. for commercial use. The foreign food manufacturer must register with the U.S. government, and the importer must file prior notice.
IBM is launching on the Web a free software package, called Symphony, with applications that rival Microsoft's Office suite.
In a twist on globalization -- and a nod to India's fast-growing economy -- an increasing number of high-tech start-ups are basing their operations in the U.S. but setting their sights on Indian customers.
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