Is SciClone Pharma Getting Enough in the Buyout?
SciClone Pharmaceuticals saw its shares make a solid gain early on Thursday after it was announced that the company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium of companies.
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9 Companies That Destroyed Shareholders This Earnings Season
Although the tailwind of broad earnings growth and favorable would-be policies of the Trump administration have bolstered the markets in general, there are still many major companies that just are not benefiting at all…
Volkswagen Slashes 9,300 Workers
Volkswagen has become the latest big car manufacturer to downsize in the face of stagnant global car sales and a push to have its plants be more efficient.
Chipotle Sued Over Overtime Claims
A lawsuit filed against the restaurant chain claims a federal rule that expanded the pool of those who get overtime pay is in effect, even though an injunction last year prevented the U.S. Department…
S&P Cuts Qatar Rating Over Dispute With Other Nations
S&P slashed its rating of Gulf nation Qatar due to the nation's dispute with seven others in the region.
7 Things You Need to Know About Finance and the Economy Today
China had unusually high imports and exports in May, and the latest Fortune 500 list was released.
Highest Paying Jobs You Can Get Without a College Degree
The college enrollment rate has fallen in recent years, and many high school graduates are looking for lucrative opportunities that do not require four years of college tuition. While the typical job in the…
Oldest County in Every State
Life expectancy in the U.S. has been steadily rising for decades, while the birth rate has recently fallen to record lows. Not only is the median age increasing, the percentage of the population that…
Moody’s Shows Why Exxon Mobil Remains Solid Triple-A Credit Rating
Despite lower oil prices and despite share prices being a far cry from their recent peak, Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) just got a serious credit ratings vote of confidence. Moody’s Investors Service affirmed…
Wednesday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500
The broad markets posted some slight gains on Wednesday, but they were fairly muted due to Crude oil prices absolutely plunging. Crude oil dropped to its lowest level since last August, and Oil &…
Pandora Stock Price Action Clouds Merger Dreams
Pandora Media Inc. (NYSE: P) is facing a hard week ahead of a deadline this week. After reporting weak earnings in May, the only issue which kept the stock from cratering was a $150…
Novavax Rises Following Successful Mid-Stage Vaccine Trial
Shares of Novavax saw a handy gain on Wednesday after the company announced updated results from its mid-stage trial for the treatment of the respiratory syncytial virus.
Why Argus Sees Apple Rising Another 15%
A few of the Apple bulls argue that the recently announced offerings play to the strengths of Apple's enormous and unmatched installed base, while bears argue that Apple lacks visionary products and is reduced…
Plenty of Jobs for Teens, Like Wrangling an Alpaca, If They Want Them, Report Finds
School is out in many parts of the country, leading to what has been one of the rites of passage for teens — the summer job. And there is good news for the seasonal…
Why One Key Analyst Thinks Beverage Stocks Are About to Slow Down
24/7 Wall St. has taken a close look at a recent report from BMO Capital Markets and how it views the beverage industry and where these stocks stand to go from here.