Linguists Discover Rarity: a New Language
In the foothills of the Himalayas, two field linguists have uncovered a find as rare as any endangered species—a language completely new to science. online.wsj.com |
Payrolls for Temps, Part-Timers on Rise
Companies are making do with a mix of more temporary and part-time workers at the expense of adding permanent jobs, a trend that suggests the U.S. labor market could stay stuck in neutral for months to come. online.wsj.com |
Strong Franc Hits Roche Sales
Roche said sales dropped 7.3% in the third quarter, hit by the strong franc and pressure on selling prices from the U.S. health-care reform and European austerity measures. online.wsj.com |
Netflix Earnings Soar 26%
Netflix said Wednesday that its third-quarter earnings improved 26%, topping its expectations as revenue and margins grew and subscriber-acquisition costs fell. online.wsj.com |
Galaxy Casino Executives Resign
Galaxy Entertainment said two senior executives integral to the company's $2 billion Macau casino project have resigned. online.wsj.com |