Management
· By Anne Fisher
Many people who get laid off rush out and start looking for a new job right away. That's usually a mistake. These 6 tips will help keep you on the right track. more
· By Anne Fisher
Most of us aren't nearly as skilled at influencing others as we think we are, says one expert. Take a quiz to find out how you rate. more
· By Nadira A. Hira
Young workers with crowded resumes need not fret: You're not alone - and that's a good thing. more
· By Andy Serwer
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks' Howard Schultz talk about a common interest: Leadership. more
· By Alex Taylor
General Motors might be earning extra $10 billion annually if it teamed up with Renault-Nissan in 2006, according to report obtained by Fortune. more
Hall of Fame basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discuss whether or not employees can outperform the CEO. more
The agricultural equipment giant's CEO discusses how he transformed the company through a strategy of economic profit. more
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| Dell Inc | 21.88 | -13.21% |
| Freddie Mac | 4.62 | -12.50% |
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| Dow Jones | 11,543.55 | -1.47% |
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| Dell Inc | 21.85 | -13.33% |
| LSI Logic Corporation | 6.70 | -5.10% |
| KLA-Tencor Corporation | 37.23 | -4.76% |
| SanDisk Corporation | 14.50 | -4.42% |
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| Rank | State | Rate (Jun 08) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 2.8% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 3.2% |
| 2 | Utah | 3.2% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 3.2% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 3.3% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 3.8% |
| 6 | Idaho | 3.8% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 3.8% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 3.9% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 3.9% |
| 11 | Iowa | 4.0% |
| 11 | Maryland | 4.0% |
Note: The unemployment rates above are for June and were released on July 31.
