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33 Key Earnings Reports To Watch This Week, May 14-18
The earnings calendar for the week ahead will be comparatively light, but a number of bellwether companies will be reporting results.
Buffett's Buying Stocks Amid Market's Dip
Berkshire Hathaway Inc is adding to its shareholdings of two U.S. companies amid a market dip, billionaire investor Warren Buffett said on Monday.
In India, Hillary Clinton Pitches For FDI In Retail And More Cuts In Iranian Oil
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Monday pitched for the opening up of the Indian retail market for foreign direct investment (FDI) and asked the government to do more on Iran oil cuts.
CalSTRS Sues Wal-Mart Over Mexico Bribery Allegations
The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT), accusing leaders of the world's biggest retailer of not upholding the best interest of shareholders by quashing an investigation of bribery of public officials by its Mexican subsidiary.
Happy Star Wars Day: 5 Ways To Celebrate May The Fourth
It's May the Fourth. You know what that means, Star Wars fans. Happy Star Wars Day!
California Pension Fund Sues Wal-Mart, Alleging Bribery
The second largest U.S. public pension fund said on Thursday it had sued current and former executives and board members at Wal-Mart Stores Inc, alleging bribery and a cover-up in the company's expansion in Mexico.
Man In Cow Suit Steals 26 Gallons Of Milk From Walmart, Crawls On All Fours Out Of Store
An 18-year-old man dressed in a cow cuit lugged 26 gallons of milk out of a Wal-Mart without paying for them. To boot, the thief crawled on all fours out of the store.
Wall Street Gains But Exxon And Aetna Drop
Stocks advanced in choppy trade on Thursday as another batch of positive earnings and a strong housing report put equities on track for a third straight day of gains.
SEC Probes Movie Studios Over Dealings In China
U.S. regulators are investigating major U.S. movie studios' dealings with China as the entertainment companies try to get a greater foothold in one of the fastest-growing movie markets in the world.
US Stock Futures Edge Higher, Apple To Report Results
Stock index futures crept higher on Tuesday after sharp market losses in the previous session but continued concerns about Europe's debt crisis could mean gains will be slight.
US Stock Index Futures Signal Bounce; TI Eyed
Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.37 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.35 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.48 percent at 4:35 a.m. EDT.
US Lawmakers Launch Wal-Mart Bribery Investigation
Two Democratic lawmakers on Monday said they are launching an investigation into allegations of bribery at Wal-Mart Stores Inc's Mexican affiliate.
Wal-Mart Mexican Bribery Scandal: How Much Will This Cost For The Retail Powerhouse?
The sinking of Wal-Mart's stock after the Mexican Bribery Scandal, cost the retail powerhouse $4.5 Billion. The loss comes after its investors watched as the companies Mexican subsidiary tried to cover up accusations of corruption in their growth practices.
US Stock Futures Point To Sharply Lower Open On Europe Woes
Stock index futures pointed to a sharply lower open on Monday on weak European data and renewed anxiety over how the region would tackle its debt crisis, while Wal-Mart slumped after a report it stymied a probe into bribery allegations.
Pre-market Movers (RDEA, AMLN, SVNT, AMRN, DHI, ACHN, SGOC, K, WMT, X)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade Monday are: Ardea Biosciences, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Amarin Corp, DR Horton, Achillion Pharmaceuticals, SGOCO Group, Kellogg Co, Wal-Mart Stores and United States Steel Corp.
Europe Anxiety Drives Down Futures, Wal-Mart Slides
Stock index futures slid on Monday on renewed anxiety over how Europe would tackle its sovereign debt crisis while Wal-Mart shares fell after a report about a stymied probe into bribery allegations.
US Stock Futures Down On Europe Concerns, Wal-Mart Drops
Stock index futures were sharply lower on Monday as political uncertainty in Europe raised new questions about how effectively the region would tackle its sovereign debt crisis.
US Stock Futures Signal Lower Wall Street Open
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open for equities on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.8 to 0.9 percent.
Wal-Mart Shares Slump in Pre-Market as Retailer Hit By Bribery Scandal In Mexico
New York Times says Wal-Mart suppressed an investigation into an extensive bribery campaign carried out by top executives of its Mexican subsidiary
Bill Ackman And Sam Zell On Turnarounds, Opportunities And Success
Bill Ackman and Sam Zell spoke Thursday at the NYU Shack Institute's annual REIT conference.
Sprint Galaxy Nexus Release Date: LTE Device Could Launch This Month, Leaked Document Reveals
Sprint subscribers may be seeing a new handset from the carrier sooner than expected. A release date has not been officially announced for the Galaxy Nexus LTE, but a leaked document says that the device will debut on April 22nd, according to The Verge.
‘Mad Men’ Season 5 Premiere: Eat, Drink And Dress Like Your Favorite 1960s Stars [PHOTOS]
What you call love was invented by guys like me to sell nylons. Don Draper had us sold from the first episode of Season 1. Now, AMC's Mad Men is back for Season 5. Here are party, drink and fashion ideas for you to celebrate the Mad Men Season 5 premiere in style.
Apple Offers Old iPad Trade-in
The new iPad hits the market on Friday, March 16 at 8 a.m. worldwide and Apple fans in Australia will be among the first to get their hands on the new tablet. In the U.S., the coveted device will hit Apple stores as well as retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy. This is exciting news for first time iPad buyers or those who want to switch from Android but what about those who already own its predecessors - iPad 2 or iPad original?
iPad 3 Release Date Friday March 16 8 a.m. - The Ultimate Buyer's Guide
At last, the most anticipated Apple tablet is going public today. Those who have preordered the new iPad will have to wait three more days (as shipping starts March 19). Apple fans are breathlessly waiting to catch the glimpse of the new iPad. All they dream of is swiping their fingers across the marvelous Retina display.
Wal-Mart Joins Hollywood's Physical Video Push By Offering Digital Conversions
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.(NYSE: WMT), the world's largest retailer, will allow customers to convert DVDs and Blu-ray discs to digital files starting April 16, the company said Wednesday.
PepsiCo Shake-Up: Ex-Exec To Run Food Unit
The hiring of Wal-Mart's Brian Cornell to run the Americas food unit and promotion of longtime executive John Compton to the new post of president might be seen as attempts to find a successor to Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, who has been mentioned in media reports as a potential candidate for World Bank president.
Futures Edge Lower Ahead Of Jobs Report
Stock index futures edged lower on Friday after their strongest two-day gain in nearly three months and ahead of a report likely to show employment grew solidly for a third straight month.
Retailers Team Up on Mobile Payments: Report
Wal-Mart and Target are among some two dozen retailers that have teamed up to claim a share of the fast-developing business of turning smartphones into virtual wallets.
Facebook Unveils Irresistible Offers in its Race towards Multibillion Dollar IPO
Facebook has unveiled new ways for businesses to reach its 845 million users directly across all devices, including mobile, as it races toward a multibillion dollar IPO. With new Premium on Facebook ads, marketers can expand their reach on the social network by paying for a video.
Facebook Woos Madison Avenue in Pre-IPO Mobile Push
Facebook has unveiled new ways for businesses to reach its 845 million users directly across all devices, including mobile, as it races toward a multibillion dollar IPO.