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Walmart has been buying up ecommerce businesses, as it seeks to better position itself against the only other retailer in its weight class, Amazon.com. It seems to be working.

Welcome to the new era of Globalization 4.0. Should you be encouraged, or worried? Maryland Smith’s Anil K. Gupta shares his insights.

Often the standout job description will include signals that suggest you should steer clear – or at least temper your excitement while you do some digging.

Apple got caught in 2013. Now it’s Facebook’s turn. A new report accuses the social media giant of knowingly duping children out of money to boost online game revenue.

As the federal shutdown continues, now well past 30 days, its effects are spreading ever wider, Maryland Smith's Elinda F. Kiss writes. Here is what it looks like now.

In the market for a new car in 2019? Hoping to buy a plug-in hybrid or full electric vehicle for the tax credit? They don't all qualify, warns Maryland Smith's Samuel Handwerger. 

The really good Super Bowl commercials have it all. There’s story arc, memorable characters and emotion. Here's what to expect this year.

Does the start of the year have you dreaming of your next vacation? There’s no time like January to plan out your vacation strategy for the year.

Finding it hard to get started on some of those nagging items on your to-do list? Maryland Smith’s Nicole M. Coomber suggests you try “interval working.”

Perhaps a band of superheroes is exactly what the Academy Awards ceremony needs. Left without a host, Hollywood’s biggest and most glamorous event might go on without one, instead featuring a whole cast of stars from Marvel’s Avengers franchise.