Warren Buffett To Acquire Duracell From Procter & Gamble For $4.7B
“I have always been impressed by Duracell, as a consumer and as a long-term investor in P&G and Gillette,” Buffett said.
Regulators Fail To Police Conflicts of Interest Among Wall Street Analysts, Study Says
UCLA research suggests FINRA is failing to prevent conflicts of interest regarding the "revolving door" of sell-side analysts on Wall Street.
Consumer Credit Climbs To $15.9 Billion In September, Driven By Student, Auto Loans
The Federal Reserve announced Friday consumer credit rose to $15.9 billion in September due to increased demand for student and auto loans.
Wall Street's Week Ahead: Economists Eye Retail Earnings From Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Macy's Inc.
Economists expect next week's retail data will reveal the overall health of the U.S. economy heading into the holiday shopping season.
Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Price Dips After Slashing Q3 Earnings On Forex Legal Charges
Bank of America is the latest bank to cut its third-quarter profit, citing litigation expenses related to its foreign exchange business.
US Productivity Suggests Economy Can Grow 'Without The Threat Of Inflation'
For now, the U.S. economy is expanding healthily without sparking inflation.
Lenovo Group Ltd. Earnings Preview: Can No. 3 Smartphone Maker Turn Motorola Into A Profit?
Investors will be eyeing Lenovo, the world’s largest PC maker, to see how it plans to turn around Motorola and IBM's server business.
ECB Meeting Preview: Will Germany Push Eurozone Into A Triple Dip Recession?
Germany, Europe's traditional powerhouse, is showing signs of weakness after slashing its growth forecasts for 2014 and 2015.
After Midterm Election 2014, S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average Hit Record Closing Highs
The eight trading days surrounding midterm elections since the 1930s have historically seen the best short-term returns for investors.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Hits New High Following Midterm Election 2014 Results
The Dow hit a record high on Wednesday on day after Republicans took control of the U.S. Senate.
Alibaba Group's Ambitious Mobile OS Strategy: Can BABA Take On Google, Apple In China?
Alibaba, the dominant e-commerce company in the world’s largest consumer market, wants to take on Google and Apple with its own OS.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) Stock Price Jumps After Q2 Revenue Surges 54%
Alibaba shares jumped over 4 percent Tuesday after the Chinese e-commerce giant said revenue surged 54 percent from a year earlier.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Earnings Preview: Three Things To Watch From Chinese E-Commerce Giant
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is slated to post its first quarterly results on Tuesday, following its massive IPO in September.
Wall Street's Week Ahead: US October Jobs Report, ECB Interest Rate Decision
Next week could be a busy — and possibly volatile — week with most of the focus on the U.S. jobs report for October.
Federal Reserve System: Is The US Economy Really Ready For The End Of QE?
As quantitative easing comes to an end, many economists fear the U.S. economy hasn't returned to full strength — and may not be able to.
M&A Activity Regaining Precrisis Health As Hikes In Interest Rates Loom
A new survey released Thursday reveals that merger-and-acquisition activity is regaining precrisis health, striking a significant comeback.
Madison Square Garden Spinoff Could Reveal How Much Knicks, Rangers Are Worth
MSG's possible split may be driven by investors wanting to unlock the full value of the New York Knicks and Rangers.
Madison Square Garden Co.'s (MSG) Stock Soars On Possible Spinoff
The plan would separate the company’s entertainment businesses from its sports and media operations.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors Await FOMC Meeting, US Q3 GDP Data
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement later this week.
After Amazon.com Inc.'s (AMZN) Stock Plunge, Here's What Analysts Are Saying Now
Even before Amazon announced its biggest quarterly loss in 14 years, the stock had already dropped 13 percent since last quarterly results missed expectations.
Midterm Elections 2014: Midterm Years Are Historically A Stock Market Downer--Until Now
Experts say midterm election years are bad for markets, but 2014 will be different.
Venture Capitalists’ Confidence Drops For The First Time In Two Years: Study
New research revealed that Silicon Valley VC confidence dropped for the first time in two years.
Microsoft Q1 Shows Nadella On Track With 'Mobile First, Cloud First' Plan
CEO Satya Nadella has turned his long-term vision for cloud into triple-digit growth.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Price Jumps After Q1 Earnings Beat Street
Microsoft tallied record first-quarter sales, driven by the company’s cloud strength and progress it its hardware business.
Microsoft Earnings Preview: Is CEO Satya Nadella's Cloud-Plus-Mobile Strategy Paying Off?
Redmond is pushing mobile and cloud products under new CEO Satya Nadella. The Street is watching.
NBCUniversal CEO Says New CBS, HBO Streaming Services Won't Disrupt TV Ecosystem
NBC benefited from the strong performances of 'The Voice,' 'The Blacklist,' and 'Sunday Night Football.'
Google Leads $542 Million Investment In Magic Leap's Wearable VR Tech
Magic Leap, focused on virtual and augmented reality technology, plans a wearable that projects images onto users' eyeballs.
China Real Estate, Industrial Production To Take Biggest Hit From GDP Slowdown
The impact of China's slowing economy will likely hit Guizhou, Qinghai and Hainan the most.
Staples Inc. (SPLS) Stock Drops Following Possible Data Breach
The latest retail giant to acknowledge customer data is vulnerable.
China GDP Growth Slows. Has US Economy Also Hit A Soft Patch?
Wall Street could be bracing for more volatility after data revealed China’s economy grew at its slowest pace in five years.
