general mills

    By Josh Smith

    | 6:00PM 7/23/2009
    The past year hasn't been kind to the "Breakfast of Champions" with sales down 14%, but makers of the iconic orange box aren't blaming the economy for the drop in sales; instead they blame a lack of manliness. Rather than cry over spilt milk (and profits) General Mills is launching a new version of...

    By Bruce Watson

    | 10:30AM 7/01/2009
    General Mills (GIS) reported that its fourth-quarter net sales increased by 5 percent, leading to a net income increase of almost 100 percent. In the last year, net income per share has jumped from 53 cents to $1.07, and adjusted earnings have gone from 73 cents per share to 86 cents per share. In...

    By Sarah Gilbert

    | 6:00PM 5/23/2009
    If there's any food that's ubiquitous on a menu for little children, it's Cheerios. The little circles-of-oats are just the right size for little fingers; they're not likely to create a choking hazard before they disintegrate in a baby's mouth; and ohmygod they're whole grain! So good for you. But...

    By Melly Alazraki

    | 9:05AM 3/18/2009
    International Business Machines (IBM) is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems Inc. (JAVA) according to Wall Street Journal sources. The reported deal is for $6.5 billion, a premium of about 100 percent over Sun's closing price Tuesday of $4.97 a share. The deal could bolster Big Blue's computer server...

    By Tara Kuczykowski

    | 1:30PM 3/12/2009
    Welcome to Five Super Savings brought to you by Deal Seeking Mom. I've rounded up some of the best bargains at a variety of stores, so pick what works best for you and start saving! Many of these savings are available using printable coupons, so read on to see how you can keep a little extra in...