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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Teen 'Buys' Coke Recipe on eBay for $15 Million
One of the greatest trade secrets in corporate American history was allegedly sold on eBay for $15 million: the recipe for the Coca-Cola Co.'s signature soda.
America's 7 Most Profitable Products
Successful companies may become giants, with large catalogs of products, but they frequently rely heavily on just one brand for a major chunk of their sales and profits.
The Greatest Business Rivalries of All Time
These stories of no-holds-barred competition, contempt, and all-out conflict shaped the modern business world. Here's what you can learn from them.
Consumers Embrace Water As Concerns About Soda Are Debated
Consumers are increasingly reaching for bottled water as a healthier, relatively affordable alternative, as sugary drinks come under fire for fueling obesity rates.
Coke Touts Its Anti-Obesity Role - As It Lobbies for Giant Sodas
Coca-Cola's latest ad is 2-minute commercial touting it's commitment to reducing obesity by offering diet alternatives and smaller portion sizes. So why is the beverage giant also pouring money into a campaign to overturn New York City's ban on giant-sized, sugary drinks?
Celebrating Buffett: A Peek at 'Woodstock for Capitalists'
This weekend marks the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, often called "Woodstock for Capitalists." But what do the tens of thousands of investors making the pilgrimage to Omaha, Neb., get for their trouble?
These Machines Are Making Coke and Pepsi Quake
More and more consumers are sidestepping the soda aisles at the supermarket, choosing instead to conveniently make carbonated beverages at home. If you haven't jumped on the bandwagon yet, here are five reasons that may change sooner than you think.
Dow 13,000: What It Means to You
On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 13,005, the first time it had crossed the 13,000 line since its plummet as the nation sank into the financial crisis almost five years ago. But what is the Dow, anyway? And what are these "points" it's measured in? Allow us to explain...
10 Firms in the 'Ultimate Stock Pickers' Portfolio
There's a lot of overlap among the holdings of Morningstar's 26 highly rated funds, and these 10 stocks top the list. So if you want to follow the pros, consider these -- all of them mega-cap stocks and ultra-conservative buys.
8 Brands That Blew the Most Money on Super Bowl Ads
Between 2002 and 2011, companies spent a whopping $2.5 billion on Super Bowl advertising; this year, a 30-second commercial cost an average of $3.5 million. But what do you get for all that cash. In the case of these eight major advertisers, not as much as they'd hoped.
What to Watch This Week: Sodas Pop, Media Drops
There's never a dull moment on Wall Street, especially now that the market is hitting multiyear highs. Let's go over some of the news that will help shape the week that lies ahead.
Do Super Bowl Ads Score for Their Companies' Stocks?
The Patriots and Giants will interrupt the entertainment to run some football plays, but everyone knows the Super Bowl is all about the commercials, and at $3.5 million for 30 seconds, sponsors must think they'll get their money's worth. But will their shareholders feel the same way?
Coke's New Juice Flavor: Fungicide?
Coca-Cola has never shied away from trying new variations of its classic beverage. The company also is known for adding flavorful twists like lime and lemon to its drinks. But last week, both Coke and archrival Pepsi revealed that a more disturbing addition had made its way into their drinks: fungicide.
Apple Boots Nokia Out of Top 10 Brands List
On the 2012 Interbrand list of the world's most valuable brands, the top seven are the same as in 2011, with Coca-Cola leading the way. Then we get to No. 8. That spot used to be held by wireless phone giant Nokia, but Apple has knocked it down -- way down.