Scott Huckins; Gregory Hunt; Barry Rowan; Frank Elsenbast; William Arnold; Mark Kochvar

As the wait continues for an economic rebound, North American companies are less optimistic than those overseas.

Multinational corporations are increasingly attracted to Brazil, which has surmounted political instability and hyperinflation to become one of the hottest emerging market economies.

Matthew Foehr; Greg Smith; Frank Dellaquila; David Reith; John Gebo; Peter Hancock; Julie Connors; Krystyna Lack; Scott Ullem; Steven Wood; Jeffrey Harris; J. Scott Di Valerio

U.S. taxes on overseas units are key concern for executives

Smaller companies find borrowing harder, survey says

As the euro wobbles, companies need hedging strategies to manage foreign exchange risk and protect profits.

Unemployment, COBRA extensions also dropped from jobs bill