Toyota’s flags a sales drop, BHP slashes drilling forecast, why everybody hates Pearson

THE FORTUNE DAILY Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Everybody hates Pearson Okay, not everybody. The venerable publishing company is trying to reinvent itself for the Digital Age — in the most fraught, political, emotion-racked field there is: your children's education. That's stirring up a lot of anger.

Obama urges congress to raise wages President Obama urges congress to pass plans that will help the middle-class.

Toyota flags its first drop in vehicle sales in at least 15 years The Japanese automaker is at risk of losing its sales crown to Volkswagen.

BHP is the latest company to slash its shale drilling forecast Aussie company says it will cut the number of rigs by 40% by June.

Lyft is trashing the classic furry pink mustache The ride-sharing service is replacing them with miniature interior ones.

By Claire Zillman The case for Obama's State of the Union free college proposal, in 6 charts The President's free community college plan aims to address a dip in attendance among low and middle-income students.

By Tom Huddleston, Jr. Netflix shares surge as subscriber growth picks up The online streaming service's revenue jumped 26% in the fourth-quarter.

By Robert Hackett 15 great workplaces in manufacturing & production Despite the recent drop in oil prices, four energy companies made the list — evidence of how a commitment to workplace culture can build employee loyalty.

Facebook, Intel alumni raise $20 million for business analytics startup

Davos 2015: A top woman exec explains why she's attending

Netflix soars and Davos starts — 5 things to know today

Watch out, Ronaldo & Messi: Atletico de Madrid just got a lot richer

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