For more than two decades, the Hispanic Business 500 has served as a barometer of the U.S. Hispanic economy. The annual directory of Hispanic-owned firms has grown in size and sophistication.

With the credit crisis threatening to send New Jersey's economy into a tailspin, Gov. Corzine said Monday the state needs to work with energy companies and smaller, healthier banks to provide a short-term jolt.

Shares of Franklin Lakes-based drug-benefit manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. gained after extending a contract with UnitedHealth Group Inc., the biggest U.S. health insurer.

The economic slowdown could be positive news for graduate business schools. Enrollment in MBA programs is up nationwide, and many attribute the growth to the economy and fears about job loss.

F or those who want to think beyond an MBA in Finance, HR or Marketing, there is some good news. Taking a cue from recruitment trends across top business schools in the world, a number of institutes in India are now gearing up to offer specialisations in