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General Mills (GIS) Facebook Backlash: Could Arbitration Fairness Act Nullify Policy That Sparked Outcry?

General Mills is asking customers to relinquish their right to sue, but that could be rendered illegal under a bill to curb forced arbitration.

Comcast-TWC Merger Critics: Al Franken Courts Netflix CEO Reed Hastings For Input On Consumer Risks

The Democratic senator from Minnesota sent an impassioned letter asking Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to weigh in on the proposed Comcast-TWC merger.

Weibo Sells Fewer Shares Than Expected In IPO As Social Media Fatigue And Censorship Cut Demand

The huge Chinese social media company's IPO came in a bit light but it's not likely a warning sign for Alibaba's big plans later this year.

McDonald’s In Canada Was Landlord To Its Guest Workers In Edmonton: Report

Five McDonald’s guest workers in Canada say they were compelled to live where their employer told them to live.

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Five Companies Responsible For A Third Of New H-1B Guest Worker Visa Approvals Last Year As Businesses Seek Cheaper Tech Work

IT outsourcing firms with Indian ties are flooding the U.S. guest worker application system to obtain the greatest share of guest worker visas.

Angelo Young Apr 16, 2014

Philip Morris (NYSE:PM) Struggled Again In The First Quarter As A rising Dollar And Global Regulations Hit Profits

Among other concerns, Philip Morris in the first quarter struggled against stricter anti-tobacco legislation and tax hikes in its key markets.

Christopher Harress Apr 16, 2014

GM To Seek Court Protection Against Ignition Suits

The plaintiffs have alleged that they bought or leased General Motors vehicles that contained an ignition switch defect.

Reuters Apr 16, 2014

Bank Of America (BAC) Posts Loss As Litigation Charges Weigh

Costs hanging over from the financial crisis created a half billion dollar loss for the bank in its first quarter.

Reuters Apr 16, 2014

Here’s How Refrigerator Magnets And A Laser Pointer Could Save Millions From Malaria

A startup has attracted attention from multinationals and the U.S. Navy for a malaria-diagnosing device that costs pennies per person.

Kathleen Caulderwood Apr 16, 2014

US Stock Futures Point To Upbeat Open; Earnings, Economic Data To Influence Trading Session

Quarterly earnings announcements and economic data should influence Wednesday's session.

Arjun Kashyap Apr 16, 2014

Zebra Technologies Agrees To Buy Motorola Solutions' Enterprise Business For $3.45B In An All-Cash Transaction

Approximately 4,500 employees are expected to join Zebra when the transaction is complete.

Sneha Shankar Apr 16, 2014

After-Hours Earnings News: Intel Corporation (INTC), Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Intel Corporation and Yahoo! Inc. both reported fiscal first-quarter earnings after U.S. markets closed on Tuesday.

Jessica Menton Apr 15, 2014

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) Q1 Earnings Call: Top 2 Things To Watch [VIDEO]

Yahoo! Inc. rallied in extended-hours trading after the company posted quarterly earnings of 38 cents a share on revenue of $1.09 billion.

Jessica Menton Apr 15, 2014

Yahoo Reports Modest Q1 Revenue Growth

Revenue, excluding fees paid to partner websites, was $1.087 billion in the first quarter compared to $1.074 billion in the year ago period.

Reuters Apr 15, 2014

Tax Day 2014: What Time Is The Deadline To File Taxes?

By now, you’re definitely aware that today is Tax Day, but what time is the deadline to pay Uncle Sam? It depends how you plan to file.

Nadine DeNinno Apr 15, 2014

Apple, Google And Microsoft Earnings Will Be Positive Despite Fears From Nasdaq's Recent Fall

Despite the Nasdaq's tumble last week, the tech stock situation isn't nearly as bad as people think.

Kathleen Caulderwood Apr 15, 2014

Coca Cola Quarterly Revenue Beats Estimates As China Volume Soars

Global case volumes rose 2% in the quarter, while those in China rose 12%, due to increased marketing.

Reuters Apr 15, 2014

US Stock Futures Point To Lower Open; Quarterly Earnings, Data On Inflation And Housing, And Janet Yellen's Speech Should Influence Markets

Quarterly earnings, data on inflation and housing, and opening remarks from Janet Yellen at a Fed conference should influence markets.

Arjun Kashyap Apr 15, 2014

Diageo Launches Second Open Offer Worth $1.9B To Increase Stake In Bangalore-Based United Spirits To 55%

The latest open offer is the second attempt by Diageo to gain a larger stake in the Bangalore, India-based company.

Sneha Shankar Apr 15, 2014

McDonald’s Guest Workers In Canada Highlight How The Chain Of Global Labor Procurement Can Lead To Legal Headaches

Canadian franchise operators for the world's largest quick-service restaurant chain face accusations of preferring foreign temps over locals.

Angelo Young Apr 14, 2014

Amazon Adopts Human Resources Cue From Zappos, Adopting Its Subsidiary’s Policy Of Offering Employees Cash To Quit

Amazon bought Zappos in 2009, and four years after the acquisition the company has adopted one of its unconventional human resource strategies.

Angelo Young Apr 14, 2014

Insurer Endurance Offers To Buy Aspen Insurance For $3.2 Billion

The offer is unsolicited, with Endurance noting that Aspen's board and management have refused the proposal.

Reuters Apr 14, 2014

TIAA-CREF To Buy Nuveen Investments For $6.25 Billion

The deal will add more than $221 billion in assets to TIAA-CREF's roughly $569 billion in assets under management.

Reuters Apr 14, 2014

Citigroup Quarterly Earnings Rise On Smaller Troubled Asset Loss

Citigroup's quarterly loss on troubled assets eased to $292 million from $798 million a year earlier - and that aided the bottom line.

Reuters Apr 14, 2014

GlaxoSmithKline Faces Criminal Investigation For Bribing Doctors In Poland To Sell Asthma Drug, Seretide

In the past, GSK has faced charges of corruption in China and Iraq. In 2012, it paid $3 billion to the FDA after pleading guilty for malpractice.

Sneha Shankar Apr 14, 2014

US Stock Futures Suggest Lower Open; Citigroup Earnings, Retail Sales Data In Focus

After last week's volatile sessions, which ended with the markets losing a lot of ground, earnings and economic data should guide markets.

Arjun Kashyap Apr 14, 2014

Citigroup Cuts Nearly 300 Jobs To Maintain Costs; Former Citi CEO Charles Prince's Brother Among People Who Have Left The Bank

At the end of 2013, Citigroup had reduced its employee count by more than a fifth to 251,000 from 323,000 in 2008.

Sneha Shankar Apr 14, 2014

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