Think Facebook Execs Are Overpaid? Tough Noogies
Facebook's 2013 proxy voting results suggest most outside shareholders are unhappy with its executive compensation system. Too bad. There's nothing they can do about it.
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5 Things to Watch on Wall Street This Week
From a mysterious media event at Facebook to struggling restaurant operator Darden's latest earnings report, here are 5 things that will help shape this week on Wall Street.
As Interest Rates Rise, Banks Face New Stress Tests
Banks have mostly been tight-lipped about what rising interest rates would mean for earnings, but they'll soon have to open up a little more to regulators and investors.
What to Watch: 2 Conferences, 2 Earnings Reports, 1 DVD Box Set
From new iProducts to a tax giant's biggest quarterly report of the year, let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street.
Jobs Report Sparks Big Rally; Walmart Holds Its Own Rally
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.
Market Movers This Week: Wintry Earnings and iRadio Buzz
Among the things sure to move the market this week, a fast-growing mattress retailer will uncovering its financials and we'll get a raft of fiscal details from retailers.
Warren Buffett Snaps Up NV Energy; Costco Earnings Rise
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway makes another multi-billion dollar acquisition, buying Nevada-based utility NV Energy for $5.6 billion.
What to Watch This Week: Costco, Kors and Krispy Kreme
From Krispy Kreme's quarterly report to a surprising stock market streak, let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street.
Tiffany Earnings, Sales Shine in Latest Quarter
Tiffany & Co. reports first-quarter net income rose 3 percent as sales improved across all regions.
Abercrombie & Fitch Sales Crater in 1Q, Loss Narrows
Abercrombie & Fitch reported a steeper-than-expected drop in quarterly comparable sales, in part because of inventory shortages.
Sears Posts Bigger-Than-Expected Loss, Blames the Weather
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a steeper-than-expected loss for its first quarter with the beleaguered retailer blaming a cooler spring for falling sales.
HP's Slump Deepens as Profits Plummet 32% in Fiscal 2Q
Hewlett-Packard's slump is deepening as the world's largest personal computer maker scrambles to meet the growing demand for more versatile and less expensive mobile devices.
Target Profit Tumbles on Weak Sales
Target says first-quarter profits dropped 26 percent as cool temperatures and financial pressures limited customers' appetite for spending.
Toll Brothers Profit Rises as Housing Market Rebounds
Toll Brothers posted a 46 percent rise in quarterly profit as the largest U.S. luxury homebuilder sold more homes at higher prices.
Best Buy Reports 1Q Loss on Restructuring Costs
Best Buy reported weaker-than-expected quarterly sales Tuesday and warned that a slew of investments to win back shoppers could squeeze profits in the near term.
Housing Recovery Boosts Home Depot's 1Q Profit
Even though the weather was poor, Home Depot posted an 18 percent increase in its net income for the first quarter thanks to the ongoing housing recovery.
Home Depot and Lowe's Report in Sandy's Continuing Wake
Home Depot and Lowe's continue to service the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The reconstruction effort is expected to help both home improvement retailers post strong profits.
Campbell's Profit Heats Up on Strong Soup Sales
Campbell Soup reported third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations and raised its outlook for the year as sales in its struggling soup unit improved.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
From a soda company's refashioned refrigerators to an apparel CEO's tactless comments, here's a rundown of this week's best moves and worst blunders in the business world.
J.C. Penney's Latest Earnings Confirm Grim Warning
J.C. Penney had said its quarterly results would be weak. They were, and then some. The retailer posted a loss more than double the deficit of last year, and sales fell 16%.
Dell Profit Dives as PC Sales Slide
Dell reported a 79 percent slide in profit in the first quarter as personal computer sales continued to shrink.
J.C. Penney Posts Huge 1Q Loss
J.C. Penney reports a first-quarter big loss on a 16 percent revenue plunge as the chain continues to reel from the turnaround plan implemented by former CEO Ron Johnson.
What Makes a Perfect Stock?
Yet while few stocks have everything one might want in an investment, knowing the most desirable traits of great stocks can guide you in making choices for your own portfolio.
Google CEO Larry Page Discloses Health Condition
Google CEO Larry Page is suffering from a rare and chronic medical condition, a paralysis of both vocal chords. Page says it's improving, and he continues to run the company.
Macy's Quarterly Profit Rises Along with Same-Store Sales
Macy's reported higher first-quarter profit and sales despite cool weather in much of the country that delayed spring shopping for many customers.
Deere Posts Higher Earnings, but Warns of Challenges
Deere reported higher quarterly earnings Wednesday and forecast a record profit for the full year, but warned that it faces challenges.
Sharp Shakes Up Management After Record Loss
Japanese electronics-maker Sharp named a new president Tuesday, reshuffling its top management to help restore profitability after reporting a record loss.
Jamie Dimon to JPMorgan: You Need Me More Than I Need You
The Wall Street Journal reports JPMorgan CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon has threatened to leave the company if shareholders vote the split up his two positions.
Virgin America Posts Yearly Loss; Eyes Possible IPO
Virgin America said it's close to turning around its financial losses and could be ready for an initial public offering as early as next year.
Panasonic Reports Big Yearly Loss but Forecasts Profit
Panasonic forecast its operating profit will rise 55 percent in the year ending March 31 as it steps back from struggling operations in TVs and other consumer gadgets.