Oct 16th, 2008 · In the past, the entertainment industry was thought to be recession-proof. Even when people are tightening their belts, they still want to watch TV. But some analysts say maybe not this time. People who watched free broadcast TV during the last economic downturn might drop their pricey cable packages this time around.
May 30th, 2008 · Co-host Robert Smith has today's Last Word in business.
Apr 30th, 2008 · Six months ago an auction failed to find a buyer for two pricey meteorites. But a Bonham's auction set for this week will be a different story, according to Marvin Killgore, a curator at the University of Arizona's Southwest Meteorite Center and owner of the Fukang meteorite that's up for sale.
Apr 11th, 2008 · Last week, reports emerged of a deal between rap mogul Jay-Z and concert promoter Live Nation. It's said to be worth as much as $150 million over 10 years. But some observers wonder if Live Nation is getting its money's worth.
Mar 21st, 2008 · FedEx saw its profits dip last quarter. The overnight shipping company warns that the year ahead may be more of the same as it feels the pinch of an economic slowdown and high gasoline prices.
Jan 15th, 2008 · If you want to people to enjoy your product, raise the price. Researchers asked people to taste wines with different price tags. The testers' brains showed more pleasure at higher prices than the lower ones, even for the same wine.
Jan 10th, 2008 · The incredibly expensive production costs of The Sarah Connor Chronicles, a new series on Fox, reflect a trend in the industry: rising costs for producing scripted shows in the face of dwindling audiences. Even when the writers strike is resolved, the television industry will not have solved its problems.
Dec 20th, 2007 · New York City is home to many exorbitantly priced culinary delights such as the $25,000 sundae and $10,000 martini. Now, there's a $1,000 bagel. It is whole wheat, available without toppings for $1.20. But it is what's on the bagel that boosts the price: white truffles and gold leaf jelly.