Devon Energy ranked 28 among the best companies to work for in the US, it also ranks quite high among the country’s top-paying firms. The average salary for an engineer on staff at Devon is $178,305, giving it the distinction of ranking 6th among the country’s top-paying firms. Devon Energy has 2.9 billion barrels of… Continue Reading
One of the largest financial management companies in the world, Deloitte is headquartered in New York and offers financial services including audits, consulting, risk management, financial advisory and tax services from its many branches and subsidiaries around the US and around the world. Deloitte and the companies associated with it are dedicated to observing only… Continue Reading
Facebook’s IPO is already expected to be the largest in history, and the internet company has just revealed that it is expanding its initial public offering even more. As the most popular online social network, Facebook has upped the stock price range from $28-$35 to $34-$38 per share. The sale may raise as much as… Continue Reading
According to Inmarsat Plc., the company’s quarterly core earnings increased as a result of its maritime unit. “Subscriber growth of over 10 percent in the first quarter continues to underpin our expectations for improved results in 2012,” said Rupert Pearce, Chief Executive. This year’s first quarter proved beneficial for the mobile satellite company, with core… Continue Reading
Google Inc. ranks number one on oh-so-many lists, so it’s no surprise that they top the list of Best Companies to Work For in 2012 as well. Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, Google’s mission is to “organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” The company’s primary focus… Continue Reading
Eric Migicovsky, an engineer, had a great idea. He wanted to create watches that could show information from an iPhone such as caller ID and text messages. But when he went after backers the traditional way, he came up against a brick wall. Luckily Migicovsky could turn to Kickstarter. This innovative web site gives ordinary… Continue Reading
According to a survey by Fortune Magazine, Edward Jones ranks as the fifth best company to work for. The investment firm has 11,000 offices all over the United States, and an astounding 65% of its employees are women. Another characteristic that sets Edward Jones apart from some of its sister firms in the financial sector… Continue Reading
SHIFT Athletic Performance is a new business established by Katy Luetke in January. It focuses on professional strength and conditioning, group fitness programs, sports-focused programs, personal training, nutritional coaching and more. In an interview with Redding.com, Luetke spoke about her new business. What prompted you to start your own business? “As a local and former… Continue Reading
One of the fastest growing companies in America now is a high-tech firm called iRobot Corporation. Founded in 1990 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology-educated robotocists, iRobot generated over $465 million in earnings in 2011. Colin Angle is a co-founder, Chairman of the Board and CEO. His vision for the company is to bring practical robots… Continue Reading
At 82 years old, Warren Buffett is considered one of the most successful investors of all time. The American businessman, investor and philanthropist is the head shareholder, CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and has been ranked among the world’s wealthiest people for decades. Often referred to as the “Wizard of Omaha ,” “Oracle of… Continue Reading