Robert Reed

With the economy weakening and the unemployment line growing, we searched for—and found—some good news: local employers who aren't just surviving the current economic malaise but thriving, hiring, and treating...

When John Calamos took his mutual-fund company public in 2004, not only did he join the ranks of the world's richest people; he also invited the kind of scrutiny and...

After years in the doldrums, Motorola has hot new products and a rising stock price. Leading the revival is the scrappy Ed Zander, who's betting big on “the device formerly...

The disc jockey known as El Pistolero has helped turn Spanish-language radio station WOJO into a certified ratings hit. But his remarks about gays have stirred criticism from activist groups

There's a reason why part-time workers covet jobs at Starbucks: the company offers them health care coverage and other generous perks. But amid rising competition, can even this hegemonic juggernaut...

How to get rich quick: First, gain part ownership of a 100-year-old trading floor. Next, offer stock to the public. Then, make sure its value goes up tenfold

Over the past 15 years, Kenneth Griffin has quietly—even secretively—built one of the world's largest and most successful hedge funds. Now he and his wife, owners of a $60-million Cézanne,...