Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX), the worst run of the large medical device and pharma firms based in the US, announced an operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $1.23 billion. The company’s…
Reverse discrimination is alive and well among large corporations which offer access to women’s businesses that results in a high volume of commerce for female-controlled firms. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council “Top Corporations” program honors companies…
Large consumer companies spend a great deal of marketing money on creating, preserving, and increasing the image of their brands. If a product has problems, the process does not always work. Toyota…
For the first time, China Investment Corp., the country’s sovereign wealth fund, has filed a Form 13F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission listing details of its investments in companies traded…
The 24/7 Wall Street Corporate Power Rankings of the thirty-two most important companies in America are determined by earnings, analyst rankings, important corporate news, trends in each firm’s industry, product introductions, management strength…
Reuters: Volcker will testify that banks should curb risky trading. Reuters: The US sees “no reason” to challenge the Toyota (NYSE:TM) plan to fix cars it has recalled for pedal trouble. Reuters: …
These are this Wednesday’s top 10 analyst calls for upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen in Wall Street research: AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) Raised to Buy at Goldman Sachs. Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) Raised…
The 24/7 Wall Street Corporate Power Rankings of the thirty-two most important companies in America are determined be earnings, analyst rankings, important corporate news, trends in each firm’s industry, product introductions, management…
The 24/7 Wall Street Corporate Power Rankings of the thirty-two most important companies in America are determined be earnings, analyst rankings, important corporate news, trends in each firm’s industry, product introductions, management strength…
It is nearly impossible to find a justification for the 175% rise in Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) share price which hit an all-time high of $214.50 on December 4, up from $78 in late…
Reuters: China has hit back at a tariff put on steel pipes by the US. Reuters: Oil, near $80, may have strongest gain in a decade. Reuters: The government will give GMAC $3.5…
Reuters: GMAC will get $3.5 billion in additional fund from the government. Reuters: Oil rose near $80 on low supply and the economic recovery. Reuters: Share in JAL dropped over 20% on…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A)(BRK-B) has its Q3-2009 public equity holdings as of September 30, 2009. In our group “A to F” we noted some interim changes in the lot. Here are…
Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) can be added to the long list of American companies that made a profit in the last quarter and then fired a significant part of their workforces. It is a disturbing trend…
Reuters: Opel must now arrange for GM’s unexpected ownership Reuters: The Fed will probably keep its “easy money” program. Reuters: Toyota (NYSE:TM) will pull out of Formula 1 racing. Reuters: The IEA…
