Rochdale Securities analyst Richard Bove started Citigroup with a 'buy' rating and a price target of $4 Friday, calling it "the only truly international bank in the world."    Read More

Today’s private equity environment is the most unusual that I’ve seen in my 20 years of consulting. The approach to private equity investment is shifting as firms struggle to find a clear exit strategy for their investments. The days of investing and flipping are on hold - perhaps for good.    Read More

"That overwhelming multitude of us who grew up learning through emotional connectivity with characters on television we truly cared about are now your customers and prospects seeking an experience from you. It’s not mere “customer service” – it’s providing some kind of connectivity that touches me personally and emotionally," writes author Scott McKain.   Read More

Anthony Viceroy, President of Global Operations, Porter Novelli writes, "Upon peering into its crystal ball late last year, the Economist dubbed 2009 "The Year of the CFO" — which sounds like a pretty exciting prospect for a guy like me. But in its article, the magazine went on to posit, “Recession, credit crunch and the increasingly complex nature of global companies will all play directly into the bean counter’s hands......that’s harsh"   Read More

What dilithium crystals do you need to propel your job search? Do you have to network more effectively? Does your resume need work? Do some troubleshooting here and get the gear you need to succeed.    Read More

All of us aspire to a higher level of trust in our relationships, our companies, and our lives. Yet, high trust levels frequently elude most organizations.    Read More

In this 24/7, work-never-stops world, many of us conduct personal business on our company computer or Blackberry.    Read More

"For better or worse, a new reality has sunk in....Yet, the economic downturn hasn’t slowed the adoption of innovative solutions....Studying past downturns illuminates clear signs of hope," says author Scott Anthony.   Read More

What do Susan Boyle and swine flu have in common? Clearly, both cases demonstrate that we're living in a world in which reputations can be made or broken in an instant, but there's more to them than that.   Read More

"With the continued tailspin in the economy, the pressure on marketing is mounting. In the absence of a better understanding of how marketing investment drives short-term and long-term business performance, marketing budgets are again being cut sharply and in a haphazard manner, to no one’s benefit, says author Michael Dunn.    Read More