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• Do You Know How to 'Think Like a Futurist?' - New Book Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 12:12 PM ET

  

  The new book, "Think Like a Futurist" shows how to engage in new thinking.

• Twitter Sees a Surge in Retailer Activity Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 11:35 AM ET

  

  We're heading into the most important holiday season ever for Twitter. This year three times the retailers are using the service as did last year.

• Is Your Fear of Failure Holding You Back? Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 11:35 AM ET

  

  Being a great leader sometimes means knowing how to proactively avoid making the “wrong” decisions.

• Yes, Housing Starts Surge, but Rentals Are the Drivers Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 11:22 AM ET

  

  The headline number for housing starts was big, exceeding expectations and sending the home builder stocks on yet another tear.

• Will Bernanke Tip Hand on More Fed Easing Measures? Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 11:16 AM ET

  

  The next steps in the Federal Reserve's attempt to guide the sputtering economy through recovery could come to light today when Chairman Ben Bernanke delivers a speech likely to garner significant market attention.

• Take That Scrooge! Corporate Gift Giving on Rise Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 11:04 AM ET

  

  Corporate gift giving has never been trickier. Despite this, the value of gifts given to clients is on the rise.

• Richard Branson on Inspiring Employees Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 10:33 AM ET

  

  Working with employees to find new challenges should be the job of every manager. Serial entrepreneur Richard Branson offers some suggestions.

• Las Vegas' McCarran Airport Offers Liquor to Go Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 10:08 AM ET

  

  Travelers arriving at Las Vegas' McCarran Airport looking to start the party right away can buy liquor to go at a new shop in the baggage claim area.

• Best Buy Woes Continue as Earnings Fall Short Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 9:50 AM ET

  

  Best Buy reported quarterly earnings Tuesday that badly missed even the lowered expectations for profit, though revenue was a shade better than estimates.

• Wal-Mart Steels Itself for Black Friday Labor Showdown Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 9:24 AM ET

  

  If you're going to a Walmart on Black Friday to score a cheap TV, the drama unfolding in the parking lot between labor and management might be bigger than what you’ll eventually watch on the screen.

• House Prices Are Nowhere Near a Bottom, Says Analyst Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 9:15 AM ET

  One analyst, Keith Jurow, who writes about the housing market for Minyanville, says the current price rebound is another head fake. Jurow thinks the bottom for house prices is "nowhere in sight."

• The Next Big Investment Theme: Billions of Women Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012 | 5:19 AM ET

  

  Women in emerging markets are becoming wealthier and their greater spending power represents a significant investment opportunity, according to a new report from Portuguese bank Espirito Santo.

• ‘Black Thursday’ Blacklash Grows Louder Monday, 19 Nov 2012 | 5:02 PM ET

  

  The “Black Thursday” backlash is growing louder as the hours tick down to Thanksgiving, but don’t expect it to deter retailers or shoppers.

• Retailers Are Hoping for a Pinterest Holiday Monday, 19 Nov 2012 | 4:36 PM ET

  

  This holiday shopping season will mark a turning point for Pinterest. It’s actively trying to help brands cash in. And this all-important shopping season companies are increasingly using it to drive online sales.

• Best Buy Deja Vu? Website Crashes as Shoppers Ramp Up Monday, 19 Nov 2012 | 1:19 PM ET

  

  If you are looking to do a little prep for Black Friday shopping by comparing TV prices online, Best Buy is not going to be much help today. The site has been showing a notice: "Our site is incredibly busy! Please be patient while we shovel you a path." And it's not even Black Friday!

• Why One Poll Says 45% Would Rather Skip Christmas Monday, 19 Nov 2012 | 12:53 PM ET

  

  A recent survey found that many tapped-out buyers would prefer that Santa Claus not even bother coming down their chimney.

• Midday Movers: AAPL, BAC, FLO & More Monday, 19 Nov 2012 | 12:12 PM ET

  Take a look at some of Monday's midday movers:

• Want to Grow Your Business? Don't Add - Subtract: Author Monday, 19 Nov 2012 | 12:09 PM ET

  

  Standing out in the age of excess everything demands a singular skill: Subtraction.

• How 'Simple' Is Your Start-Up Idea? Monday, 19 Nov 2012 | 11:31 AM ET

  

  For many people, a crippling fear of failure prevents them from committing their time, energy, and money to pursuing a dream.

• Ten Things Entrepreneurs Should Be Tweeting About Monday, 19 Nov 2012 | 11:23 AM ET

  

  Business owners should consider creating their own personal account on Twitter. Followers often want to connect with the person behind the brand. Ideas for what to share.