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.
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iPhone vs. Android: Google May Be Winning the War in China
Deutsche Bank's insightful technology analyst Jonathan Goldberg says Android has already pulled away from the pack in China. And not just in smartphones and tablets: Android is finding its way into all sorts of platforms, from laptops to set-top boxes to ATMs.
Bloomberg Ranks Top 10 U.S. Economic Analysts
When it comes to predicting the U.S. economy, who has the best crystal ball? Lou Crandall, chief economist at economic advisory firm Wrightson ICAP, according to Bloomberg Markets magazine's new list of top analysts released Thursday.
Citigroup Earnings Beat Wall Street Estimates
Citigroup on Monday morning reported third quarter net income of $2.2 billion, topping Wall Street estimates and marking its third consecutive quarterly operating profit. Citi shares were up as much as 2.3% in premarket trading.
June Retail Sales Forecast to Rise With the Mercury
The East Coast heat wave is warming up more than sidewalks: It's also helping retailers shake up sales. Merchants are expected to report healthy numbers when they post their June sales figures Thursday, and several could update their second-quarter guidance as a result.
Oil Spill Aside, Investors Still Like Halliburton
Halliburton has garnered plenty of unwanted attention from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after the company provided cementing for the rig. But analysts and investors don't seem too concerned.
