In an effort to help prospective students understand which programs they should seriously consider when choosing an online MBA program, Forbes has compiled its list of the best online MBA programs for the upcoming year. Here is a look at the Top 10. (Forbes)

While most MBA graduates can expect a significant increase in earning power, there is one issue that continues to persist: the gender issue. Recent data shows that the gap in cumulative base salary between men and women will widen to about $400,000 during a 20-year span after graduation. (Business Because)

More and more, MBA students are wanting more than just a business degree and an outstanding job. While universities are promoting what their MBA degrees can do for students, the students are looking at what they can learn to help change the world. (CNN Business)

Questions are among the simplest and most effective tools for leaders to learn about their organizations and make employees feel valued. (Inc.)

You've spent years toiling to grow your business and help it become successful, now comes the time you should scrutinize opportunities more closely before accepting or rejecting. Here are a few ways to determine when you should pass on opportunities that in the past you would jump at. (Harvard Business Review)

Technology companies bear a huge responsibility in creating and expanding diversity in the industry, and it's critical that companies understand how they can become more effective and progress more quickly. (IT Pro Portal)

As MBA applications continue to decline, some business schools, including Wake Forest University have cut their full-time, on-campus MBA programs, and others are cutting tuition and looking for other ways to attract students. (The Washington Post)

Maxine Coleman, a retired executive from Mars, Inc. has been invited to engage students in conversations about what inspired her as a successful professional during the fifth Inspired Leader Series at the University of Southern Mississippi on Oct. 25. (USM News)

A report from U.S.-based cyber security firm CipherTrace released this week revealed that theft of cryptocurrencies through hacking of exchanges and trading platforms increased to $927 million in the first nine months of the year, up nearly 250 percent from 2017. (Reuters)

A large portion of web-giant Amazon's success relies on the millions of sellers who interact directly with buyers rather than use Amazon as the middleman. But small businesses and entrepreneurs are also at the mercy of Amazon's rules, which sometimes leads to unexpected and costly problems for the sellers. (CNN)

A new program in Cincinnati is launching with the goal of increasing minority business ownership for storefronts in Over-the-Rhine. The past decade has seen tremendous growth in the area, but it's not reflected in the diversity of the neighborhood. (WCPO)

As investors continue to worry about the rising interest rates, the S&P 500 on Wednesday fell to its lowest in nearly two months, and the Dow Jones dropped as much as 640 points. (Bloomberg)

Economic forecasters expect volatility in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, one of the strongest storms to ever hit the continental United States in 14 years. The storm most likely will muddle economic figures for months. (Bloomberg)

The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan – the most popular mortgages for purchases – increased to 5.05 percent last week, up from 4.96 the previous week and 4.16 percent a year earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. (USA TODAY)

The Justice Department confirmed on Wednesday that pharmacy chain CVS Health Corp has won U.S. antitrust approval for its $69 billion acquisition of health insurer Aetna Inc. The decision has the potential to lead to a cut in U.S. healthcare costs for consumers.(Reuters)