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…
The acquisition by Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB) of competitor Smith International Inc. (SII) for $11 billion could be another sign that mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector will pick up in 2010.…
We already gave a full run-down position by position in the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-B, BRK-A) holdings as of December 31, 2009. What is interesting is that this round of 13F…
Reuters: Obama pushed his nuclear initiative and backed a new plant. Reuters: Oil moved toward $78 on hope of an improved economy. Reuters: Toyota (NYSE:TM) will cut auto output. Reuters: Fidelity says…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-B, BRK-A) has shown its holdings as of the close of business for December 31, 2009, so that being said these are Warren Buffett’s most recent holdings going…
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…
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…
Companies seemed to prefer share buybacks in 2007 and 2008, and maybe part of 2009. Why not, if the stock is cheap? But then 2009 came and many companies were derailed by…
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…
Reuters: Toyota (NYSE:TM) will recall the Prius. Reuters: UBS (NYSE:UBS) posted a profit. Reuters: Nissan posted a profit and raised forecasts. Reuters: JAL will maintain its ties with AMR (NYSE:AMR).
These are this Monday’s top analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen in Wall Street research calls: Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) Raised to Buy at Collins Stewart. AirGas Inc. (NYSE: ARG) Cut to…
These are this Tuesday’s top analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen in early all Street research calls: Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) Cut to Conviction Sell at Goldman Sachs. Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:…
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: …
Since the beginning of the year, Brazil’s ethanol industry has generated more than its share of news. Today brings the announcement of a joint venture between Royal Dutch Shell (RDS-A) and Cosan…
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…
