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Occidental Chairman Resigns After Shareholders Rebel
Published May 03, 2013
Chairman Ray Irani, who worked at the oil and gas company for 30 years, resigned Friday after shareholders likely voted against him.
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Brands Revisit Concerns Over Bangladesh
Published May 03, 2013
Apparel companies are weighing their options in the wake of a factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 500 people.
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National Financial Partners 1Q Profit Falls
Published May 03, 2013
The advisory and brokerage services firm's first-quarter profit slipped 25% amid acquisition costs.
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Washington Post 1Q Net Tumbles 84%
Published May 03, 2013
The newspaper and education company reported an 84% drop in first-quarter profit amid one-time charges and a loss from discontinued operations.
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Report: Boeing Eyes Upgrade to World’s Longest-Range Jet
Published May 03, 2013
In its race against Airbus, Boeing has shown airlines a blueprint for the world's longest-range passenger jet.
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LinkedIn Posts 1Q Beat, But Sales View Misses Forecasts
Published May 02, 2013
The professional social network reported higher earnings in the first quarter, but shares tumbled in after-hours trading after the company's revenue guidance missed expectations.
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Berkshire Chief Buffett Debuts on Twitter
Published May 02, 2013
And with a tap of his finger, The Oracle of Omaha is 'in the (digital) house.' Warren Buffett dispatched his first-ever tweet from an iPad on Thursday.
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Sprint Shareholders to Get Their Say on SoftBank Deal
Published May 02, 2013
Sprint scheduled a special shareholder meeting for June 12, when investors will vote to approve or strike down a $20.1 billion deal with Japan’s third-largest wireless carrier. But Dish Network's competing bid stands in the way.
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Ford Hiring 900 Workers to Boost F-150 Output
Published May 02, 2013
The automaker is adding a third shift to its Kansas City assembly plant to increase production of F-150 pickup trucks as demand for the vehicles rises.
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McGraw-Hill Makes Name Change Official
Published May 01, 2013
The S&P parent said its shareholders approved the company’s name change to McGraw Hill Financial. On May 14, its stock symbol will become MHFI.

