Men's Wearhouse Ousts Founder George Zimmer by The Associated Press Jun 19th 2013 11:13AM Men's Wearhouse announces it has dismissed company founder and executive chairman George Zimmer
FedEx Profits Plummet as Consumers Seek Cheaper Options by The Associated Press Jun 19th 2013 9:10AM FedEx posted a bigger than expected quarterly profit as its ground shipment business did well, and the company saw benefits from lower jet fuel prices.
Fed Stimulus Decision Looms; AMA Scrutinizes Energy Drinks by DailyFinance Staff Jun 19th 2013 8:32AM Stock markets have had a bumpy ride ever since Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke hinted at slowing the Fed's stimulus program, leaving many investors wondering, "What's next?"
Investors Anxiously Await Fed's Latest Decision on Stimulus by CNNMoney Jun 19th 2013 6:25AM Stock markets have had a bumpy ride ever since Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke hinted at slowing the Fed's stimulus program, leaving many investors wondering, "What's next?"
Stocks Continue Rally on Upbeat Economic News by DailyFinance Staff Jun 18th 2013 4:15PM Stocks kept their upward momentum going Tuesday, buoyed by two positive economic reports: the number of housing starts picked up and consumer inflation came in low.
NSA Director Says Plot to Bomb Wall Street Was Foiled by The Associated Press Jun 18th 2013 11:45AM The director of the NSA said the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one to bomb the New York Stock Exchange.
Companies Work to Make Processed Food Look Natural by The Associated Press Jun 18th 2013 10:00AM Food companies are coming to grips with the trend among consumers who don't want fast food and packaged snacks that look overly processed.
GE to Build 'Industrial Internet'; AT&T's Bright Idea by DailyFinance Staff Jun 18th 2013 8:34AM GE plans to hire thousands of engineers to build an "industrial Internet," with the aim of allowing business customers to run equipment more efficiently and save billions.
Why Bankrupt W.R. Grace is Thriving by Reuters Jun 18th 2013 5:00AM A company stuck in bankruptcy for 12 years may not seem like much of a catch, but investors have fallen in love with U.S. specialty chemical manufacturer W.R. Grace.
Shareholder Urges Smithfield Breakup Over Buyout by IBTimes Jun 17th 2013 12:05PM A big shareholder pushes Smithfield Foods to split itself up and offer itself to other bidders, rather than proceed with a takeover by a Chinese firm.
4 Stocks for Our Dads on Father's Day by The Motley Fool Jun 16th 2013 5:00AM In May, we presented our moms with stock picks they'd appreciate. Now, for Father's Day, we've had four of our writers pick out some stocks to perk up their dads' portfolios.
Sony, Microsoft Face Off; Investors Sour on Lululemon by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 14th 2013 12:00PM Here's a rundown of the week's smartest moves and biggest blunders in the business world.
Smith & Wesson Earnings Fire Up; Best Buy Boosts Windows by DailyFinance Staff Jun 14th 2013 8:40AM Shares of Smith & Wesson are expected to shoot higher after the gun-maker reported preliminary earnings that beat expectations, following record sales.
Why Gold Has Lost its Luster with Investors by Reuters Jun 14th 2013 6:51AM After rising for 12 consecutive years, gold has entered a bear market having plunged more than 20 percent from its all-time high in 2011.
Ad Revenue Slips at News Corp.; Lululemon Exec Cashes In by DailyFinance Staff Jun 13th 2013 8:33AM Ad revenue for the coming fall season at News Corp.'s Fox Network is forecast drop 10 percent from a year ago, but rivals CBS and NBC expect modest increases.
Big Blue Issuing Thousands of Pink Slips Amid Restructuring by IBTimes Jun 13th 2013 6:50AM Computer giant IBM reportedly has begun the process of laying off employees in the U.S. as part of a worldwide restructuring plan estimated to cost about $1 billion.
Pfizer Settles Protonix Patent Case for $2.15B by The Associated Press Jun 12th 2013 9:31AM Pfizer says it has reached a $2.15 billion settlement with a couple of generic drugmakers over sales of their versions of the heartburn drug Protonix.
Zuckerberg Faces Down Sore Investors; KFC's China Sales Off by DailyFinance Staff Jun 12th 2013 8:28AM Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg absorbed the ire of shareholders at the company’s first annual meeting since going public, while KFC says sales in China slid 19 percent in May.
Mass Marketing: P&G to Blanket Manhattan with Product Samples by The Associated Press Jun 12th 2013 7:36AM Procter & Gamble plans to blanket Manhattan on June 19, giving away thousands of trial-size products as the consumer-products maker aims to build awareness about its...
Angry Investors Vent at Facebook's First Shareholders Meeting by IBTimes Jun 12th 2013 6:04AM CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces a series of angry comments at Facebook's first shareholders meeting, as investors lined up to question the company's dismal stock performance.
How to Legally Cash In on the Ultimate Cash Crop: Marijuana by Michael Lewis Jun 12th 2013 5:00AM With the ongoing decriminalization of pot come new -- and legal -- ways to invest in the marijuana business. But before you do, there are a few things you need to know.
Altria Enters E-Cigarette Market, Igniting Competition by The Associated Press Jun 11th 2013 9:35AM Tobacco company Altria is set to introduce its first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indiana starting in August.
Bidding War for Sprint; Dole CEO Offers to Buy Company by DailyFinance Staff Jun 11th 2013 8:35AM The race for Sprint continues to heat up, as SoftBank raises its takeover offer to $21.6 billion and tries to fend off a bid from Dish Network.
Jobs Report Sparks Big Rally; Walmart Holds Its Own Rally by DailyFinance Staff Jun 7th 2013 4:30PM Walmart gave itself a vote of confidence, and the monthly jobs report kicked off a Friday rally on Wall Street. The Dow gained 207 points, its second-biggest advance of 2013.
Walmart Execs' Pay Up for Vote; A Comeback for Avandia? by DailyFinance Staff Jun 7th 2013 8:33AM Walmart holds its annual shareholder meeting today and one big issue is a proposal to tie management pay to keeping the shelves well stocked.
Walmart Shareholders Gather to Focus on Execs' Pay, Ethics by The Associated Press Jun 7th 2013 7:28AM Walmart executives are expected to make the case it is improving the way it does business overseas and outline new growth opportunities at its annual shareholder meeting.
Sell-Off Has Investors Jittery; Pepsi Rumored Making a Deal by DailyFinance Staff Jun 6th 2013 8:47AM Investors are jittery after Wednesday's big selloff, while Pepsi is rumored to be looking at a big deal.
Has the Fed's Stimulus Created a Stock Market Bubble? by The Associated Press Jun 6th 2013 6:25AM A nervous debate is raging among investors and analysts: Has the Federal Reserve inflated a stock market bubble by driving interest rates to record lows?
Why Bad News Makes the Stock Market Happy by The Associated Press Jun 4th 2013 12:24PM For now, bad news is good for the stock market. Investors judged that the latest weak economic reports will make it more likely that the Fed will keep stimulating the economy
Terrific Tuesday: Why the Dow Loves the 2nd Day of the Week by CNNMoney Jun 4th 2013 9:03AM The Dow Jones industrial average has posted gains every Tuesday for the past 20 weeks, making it the longest winning streak for any day of the week since 1900.
Why Regulators May Be Eyeing Your Insurer Like a Bank by The Associated Press Jun 4th 2013 6:42AM Federal regulators have proposed that a group of firms that aren't banks be deemed potential threats to the financial system that need stricter government oversight.
