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Macy’s Leads Retail Rally to Push S&P 500 to Record High
Holiday shopping season optimism was bolstered after Macy's beat earnings expectations, triggering a retail rally that led to...
China Investments with U.S. Protections
China represents a phenomenal investment opportunity, but it leaves something to be desired in the rule of law...
EU Investigating Germany’s Current Account Surplus
The European Commission (EC) decided Wednesday to investigate Germany’s current account surplus.
DOJ Settles with American/USAir; Merger Proceeds
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement that will allow the merger of American Airlines and...
Starbucks Ordered to Pay $2.76 Billion to Settle Legal Fight
Starbucks (SBUX) has been ordered by an arbiter to pay $2.76 billion to Mondelez International, Inc. to settle...
Improving Economy Raises Fed Tapering Fears
U.S. stocks fell today, but positive earnings reports and an overall improving economy have investors worried that the...
Greek Loans Threatened by Missed Reforms, Budget Shortfall
Greece and its international lenders have not yet reconciled their expectations regarding the 2014 Greek budget.
‘The Myth of America’s Decline’
Few ideas challenge conventional wisdom more than one that questions the pervasive notion that America has seen its...
Transocean and Icahn Agree on Dividend, Strategy, Board Seat
Today, Transocean (RIG) reached an agreement with shareholder activist Carl Icahn to settle a monthslong disagreement regarding the...
KKR Agrees to Buy Landscaper Brickman for $1.6 Billion
KKR & Co. (KKR), a private-equity firm led by Henry Kravis and George Roberts, agreed to buy landscape-maintenance...