Management
· By Brian O'Keefe
The founder and CEO of FedEx answers Fortune.com readers' questions - and a few of our own - about fuel, the financial crisis and his future. more
A slew of corporate chiefs hung up their hats during the recent market turmoil - but most left Wall Street with their pockets full. more
· By Anne Fisher
Once a company has announced plans to cut its headcount, employees face a tricky choice. Here's how to protect yourself. more
· By Andy Serwer
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks' Howard Schultz talk about a common interest: Leadership. more
Hall of Fame basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discuss whether or not employees can outperform the CEO. more
The agricultural equipment giant's CEO discusses how he transformed the company through a strategy of economic profit. more
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| Yrc Worldwide Inc | 4.93 | -30.27% |
| Morgan Stanley | 17.29 | -26.43% |
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| Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc | 17.95 | -25.83% |
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| Dow Jones | 9,447.11 | -5.11% |
| Nasdaq | 1,754.88 | -5.80% |
| S&P 500 | 996.23 | -5.74% |
| 10yr | 104 3/32 | Yield: 3.50% |
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| Sanmina Corp | 0.99 | -26.67% |
| Netapp Inc | 12.92 | -12.41% |
| Lam Research Corporation | 22.83 | -11.32% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc | 4.69 | 10.87% |
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| 1 | South Dakota | 2.8% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 3.2% |
| 2 | Utah | 3.2% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 3.2% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 3.3% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 3.8% |
| 6 | Idaho | 3.8% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 3.8% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 3.9% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 3.9% |
| 11 | Iowa | 4.0% |
| 11 | Maryland | 4.0% |
Note: The unemployment rates above are for June and were released on July 31.
