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  • Bangladesh Factory Banned by Wal-Mart Still Working Sunday, 19 May 2013 | 6:05 PM ET

    A Bangladesh factory where Wal-Mart Stores and Inditex inspectors spotted cracks in the wall this month is still making Wrangler shirts for the world's largest apparel maker, U.S.-based VF Corp.

  • Retiring Boomers Are Selling Their Small Businesses Sunday, 19 May 2013 | 2:55 PM ET

    Baby boomers preparing for retirement are driving a surge in small business sales, as they find more buyers confident enough to expand their own businesses through acquisitions.

  • As TV Migrates Online, Cable's Under Pressure Sunday, 19 May 2013 | 12:12 PM ET

    It's a long time coming, but TV content is showing up on non-TV screens like never before, and people are willing to pay for it. Whatever will become of cable?

  • Brands Roll the Red Carpet at Cannes Film Festival Sunday, 19 May 2013 | 10:53 AM ET
    Jeremy Irvine, pictured here in the movie "War Horse," was one of the actors spotted at the Cannes Film Festival.

    Brands from Belvedere to Magnum ice cream have ubiquitous presences during the Cannes Film Festival, hoping to boost their exposure.

  • Waffle Taco, Bacon Sundae: Restaurants Aim to Wow Saturday, 18 May 2013 | 1:50 PM ET

    Hoping to increase sales and traffic in their restaurants, fast-food and fast-casual operators are cranking up the menu innovation to produce items that stray from the gastronomic norm.

  • Buzzkill? Restaurants Fear Tough Drunk-Driving Law Saturday, 18 May 2013 | 12:34 AM ET

    Restaurant owners are worried that a tough new drunk driving law, which would make it illegal to drive with at blood-alcohol content level above 0.05, may hurt their business.

  • Yum or Yuck? Cutting-Edge Restaurant Menu Items Friday, 17 May 2013 | 5:04 PM ET

    Hoping to increase sales and traffic in their restaurants, fast-food and fast-casual operators are upping the menu innovation to produce items that stray from the gastronomic norm.

  • Beer Me Up Scottie: Star Trek Brew To Be Released Friday, 17 May 2013 | 5:48 PM ET

    Star Trek is licensing its first official alcoholic beverage, Dogfish Head Brewery and the Grateful Dead team up for a brew.

  • What's Next for Facebook?  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 4:15 PM ET

    Discussing the future of the social network, with CNBC's Julia Boorstin; Roger Kay, Endpoint Technologies Associates; and David Pearl, Epoch Investment Partners.

  • NBC, CW Network Jump Into Amazon's TV Everywhere Friday, 17 May 2013 | 4:31 PM ET

    The blurring of the line between what you watch on TV and what you stream over the Internet continues to get hazier, TheStreet.com reports.

  • Chief Funster? Yep, That's a Job Friday, 17 May 2013 | 4:27 PM ET

    Australia is looking to fill six dream jobs, from outback adventurer to chief funster. What sort of qualifications do you need to be the CHIEF funster? Read on.

  • Down, But Not Out: JC Penney CEO Meets Shareholders Friday, 17 May 2013 | 4:27 PM ET
    Shoppers in JCPenney

    JC Penney CEO Mike Ullman told shareholders: "I have an enduring affection for J.C. Penney." They appeared to return the favor, at the company's shareholder meeting.

  • What to Watch in Retail Earnings Next Week Friday, 17 May 2013 | 4:25 PM ET

    The next week investors get the last wave of reports from retailers. Here's Pisani's take on the Weather effect and the names that count.

  • FB: One Year Later  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 3:48 PM ET

    Today, Facebook rings in its first year as a public company. CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports.

  • Facebook's Growth Dependent on User Engagement Friday, 17 May 2013 | 2:50 PM ET

    Facebook needs to be careful about protecting the user experience. The way it handles ads, watch privacy issues, and avoid the "ice" factor when ads feel *so* targeted.

  • Can FB Bounce From IPO Slump?  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 2:10 PM ET

    Gene Munster, Piper Jaffray, and Ken Sena, Evercore Partners, discuss the future of Facebook. It's the worst-performing stock on the Nasdaq since its IPO a year ago.

  • Jennifer Aniston: Movie Star Turned Hair Care Mogul Friday, 17 May 2013 | 1:43 PM ET

    After trying its products this Hollywood star bought an equity stake in the company. Could her endorsement lead to an IPO?

  • Beyond the Big Three: The Who's Who at Facebook Friday, 17 May 2013 | 1:36 PM ET
    Facebook headquarters

    In the past few months several new names have come into the spotlight. Here are a few of them...beyond the big three to watch.

  • JC Penney Misses on Top and Bottom Line  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 6:32 AM ET

    Paul Swinand, Morningstar analyst, breaks down the retailer's first quarter results and suggests possible turnaround strategies for the company.

  • JC Penney Reports Bigger Loss Than Expected Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 5:58 PM ET

    JC Penney reported a bigger quarterly loss and lower revenue than expected. CEO Mike Ullman vowed to put the retailer "back on a path to profitable growth."

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