5:04pm: The GE unit seals deal after several media and cable companies had dropped out of bidding. Purchase price not yet disclosed but said to be $3.5 billion. more
Jul 3: The venerable Wall Street firm once looked like it would escaped the worst of the credit crisis. Now there's talk of a Bear Stearns-like collapse - or a sale. more
U.S. companies are racing to reduce their carbon footprints and adopt 'greener' business practices. Here's a look at environmental news and other sustainability issues that affect global business. more