Move Over, Apple: 16 More U.S. Firms Stash Billions Overseas
Apple is under fire for keeping billions in profits overseas, where it doesn't have to pay U.S. taxes, but Apple is hardly the only big company dodging the IRS this way.
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Dispatches from CES 2013: Long Live the Handheld, the PC Is Dead
Walking the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show, you don't see many PCs: Everyone is using tablets. With all the Web just an uttered sentence or touchscreen away, PCs just aren't portable enough, which is why the focus at CES is on devices you'll hold in your hand or control via remote.
What to Watch on Wall Street This Week: Gorilla Glass and Grocers
From new small gadgetry too old banking behemoths, there will be plenty of news waiting to break in the coming days. Let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street.
The World's Best Stocks: Experts Pick 10 Long-Term Buys
Here are 10 companies that many seasoned experts consider among the world's best. They're poised to grow and prosper for years, if not decades, to come. And so are their stocks.
What We Know About iPhone 5
Apple reported disappointing third-quarter earnings Tuesday, but investor attention is shifting to the company's most important product, the iPhone 5. Here are some of the new features we expect for the latest version of the iconic smartphone:
Apple Employees Rate New CEO Better at the Job than Jobs
Everyone knows that Apple under Steve Jobs performed wonderfully. But if you ask employees, the Mac maker is doing even better with Tim Cook at the helm. Surprised? You should be.
AT&T Agrees to Drop Bid for T-Mobile
AT&T said Monday that it is ending its $39 billion bid to buy T-Mobile USA after facing fierce government objections. The cellphone giant said that the actions of the government to block the deal do not change the challenges of the wireless phone industry, which it says requires more airwaves, known as spectrum, to expand. The deal would have solved that problem for a time, and without it, "customers will be harmed and needed investment will be stifled," AT&T said in a statement.
10 Stocks That Are Cheaper Than You Think
There are several stocks out there that seem expensive, but only in the rearview mirror -- especially shares of fast-growing tech firms, or companies that do great business overseas. Read on to find out how to spot a stock worth buying.
5 Things You Need to Know About the iPhone 5
If the growing buzz by smartphone manufacturers and tech bloggers is to be believed, we're now just a few weeks away from the iPhone 5. Apple has been fairly quiet, but that's typical of this secretive company. Using history and the rumor mill as our guide, we can begin to arrive at some fairly likely conclusions. Let's go over five of them.
Corporate Karma: Better Benefits, Better Businesses
What's the secret to good worker attendance, retention, productivity, and the ability to attract top-notch recruits? Employee benefits. Which companies thrive and grow their businesses faster than their peers? Same answer: Those that offer better benefits to their workers.
Could Samsung Suit Leave U.S. Without iPads and iPhones?
The intellectual property battle between Samsung and Apple has grown a bit more serious: Samsung has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to block the importation of iPads, iPhones, and iPods into the United States for patent violations. It's not a hollow threat.
How to Take Advantage of the M&A Boom
Mergers and acquisitions are becoming ever more popular, with activity up 24% in the first two months of this year -- after already growing 23% in 2010. Here's how your portfolio can benefit from this trend.
Why You Should Have Intel Inside Your Portfolio
No wonder President Obama is visiting an Intel plant as he stumps for U.S. innovation and high-tech jobs. After all, Intel is a clear industry leader. Indeed, some analysts argue that for investors seeking entry in the global growth of technology, Intel is the one-stop answer.
Big Pharma Looks Beyond Drugs to Smartphone Apps
Pharmaceutical companies looking for fresh sources of profit are increasingly investing in a range of health care innovations that aren't drugs at all, from smartphone apps and educational websites to social media platforms and wireless devices, reports Ernst & Young.
Why Small Cap Stocks Should Outperform in 2011 [Video]
What kinds of stocks stand to do best in 2011? Hilary Kramer, editor of GameChangerStocks.com, says that while many are counting on large cap stocks to outperform the market, investors may do better in small cap stocks. Here's why.