Sony struggling as Walkman marks its 30th anniversary

When the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette- tape player delivered music on-the-go. Today, Sony Corp. is struggling to win back its reputation as a pioneer of razzle-dazzle gadgetry once exemplified in the Walkman. More

Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules

Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence. Increasingly, states aching under the weight of the recession are seeking a way around that rule. More

Older job seekers struggle to overcome age hurdle

Despite their years of experience, out-of-work older people are finding it harder than other adults to find new jobs. And attempts to appear younger on resumes and in person — some are even taking Botox injections — may be no match for the squeeze this recession is putting on employers. More