chief executives

In 2010, chief executives at some of the nation's largest companies earned an average of $11.4 million in total pay -- 343 times more than a typical American worker, according to the AFL-CIO.

Chief executives at America's largest companies expect sales to increase in the months ahead, with a majority planning to increase capital spending and hire more workers, according to a survey released Wednesday.

Compensation for chief executives held steady last year, but 2009 was not a good year for perks, according to a survey released Tuesday.

On Capitol Hill, chief executives of the world's largest oil companies defended their commitment to safety standards.

And took the opportunity to blame BP for ignoring the same standards. But were the mistakes that caused the Gulf spill really a break from the norm or just business as usual?

Rob Schmitz reports.

Four top bank chief executives will talk in Washington on Wednesday about their role in the financial crisis, before a panel appointed by Congress.

In his annual letter to shareholders, Warren E. Buffett chided himself but also needled regulators and chief executives.

Chief executives from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are on Capitol Hill desperately seeking loans. The Big Three are running out of money fast.

Jeff Tyler reports that the companies are fighting for their lives.

Chief executives from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are on Capitol Hill desperately seeking federal loans.

What would happen if lawmakers said no? Jeff Tyler reports on the issues facing the companies as they fight for their lives.