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Big banks in no rush to pair up

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:47:29 EST

The days of big bank mergers are gone. And it may be a long time before they ever come back.

Intel settles with AMD. What's next?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:27:19 EST

In yesterday's settlement of AMD's worldwide antitrust claims against Intel, Intel agreed to pay $1.25 billion to AMD. In addition, the two companies renewed a longstanding patent cross-licensing deal, but with Intel agreeing to delete language from it that -- as Intel interpreted it -- was restricting AMD's ability to outsource fabrication of its semiconductors to nonsubsidiaries.

Big changes in the cast at Disney

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:54 EST

If you work at Walt Disney, you are not just an employee, you are a "castmember"-- and Thursday, the company boldly swapped the roles of two of its most senior executives.

McDonald's: 1,000 new restaurants in 2010

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:20:04 EST

McDonald's plans to open 1,000 new restaurants next year and renovate 2,300 existing locations.

Wal-Mart: Sales environment still 'difficult'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:50:17 EST

Wal-Mart Stores reported a third-quarter profit Thursday that beat analysts' estimates while its store sales fell in the period amid a "difficult" selling environment.

Intel settlement: The power of emails

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:48:33 EST

Nine days after New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo made public emails to, from, and about current and former Intel CEOs Paul S. Otellini and Craig Barrett, Intel settled a four-year-old antitrust case that semiconductor rival AMD had filed against it.

For retailers, Xmas is only kind of blue

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:35:41 EST

Welcome to the bizarre world of Wall Street where good news is often bad news simply because it isn't good enough.

Intel and AMD reach $1.25B settlement

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:20:18 EST

Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices on Thursday announced an agreement to settle all legal disputes between the two chipmakers.

Banks leery of Treasury's lending plan

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:50:29 EST

Small business lending has been in freefall since the recession began. Concerned about the obstacles that places in the way of economic recovery, President Obama recently proposed a new federal effort to give community banks access to ultra-cheap government loans, which they can then use to expand their local business lending.

How United Technologies is beating GE

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:26:54 EST

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DuPont's sustainability exec

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:20:22 EST

Being chief sustainability officer of a giant chemical company is a big job, but not for all the reasons you may think. DuPont CSO Linda Fisher must work hard to minimize the company's environmental footprint, but even nonmanufacturing companies now realize that the challenge is greater than they had imagined.

Target's Black Friday bet: $3 appliances

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:14:34 EST

Target is hoping to lure this year's Black Friday shoppers with $3 toasters and coffeemakers, deep deals on high-definition televisions, and discounts of 50% on clothes and toys, according to a Web site that says it has received a leaked copy of the retailer's circular.

Paychex: Lowering employee health-care costs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:28:45 EST

Every business has felt the burden of ballooning medical costs, but few have focused as intently on keeping employees healthy as Paychex, the payroll and HR outsourcer based in Rochester, N.Y.

GM brings back the Buick Regal

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:08 EST

General Motors will bring back the Regal name on a new Buick car set to be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month.

Toxic loans for sale!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:13:09 EST

For some banks, trying to get healthy has simply meant getting smaller.

Wal-Mart plans Black Friday all-nighter

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:40:39 EST

In preparation for the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Wednesday that most of its stores will be open 24 hours for "post-Thanksgiving Day events."

AIG CEO: What about Bob?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:24:07 EST

It's not easy to feel sympathy for politicians and regulators in Washington and overpaid corporate board members. But hot-tempered AIG chief executive officer Robert Benmosche is doing his best to make them look good.

AIG chief 'frustrated' but staying on

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:01:54 EST

Robert Benmosche told his staff on Wednesday that he is "frustrated" with ongoing discussions with the government about bonuses, but he will remain with the company.

Former Bear Stearns execs not guilty

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:13:04 EST

Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers were found not guilty on all charges on Tuesday in the first major criminal trial stemming from the housing and financial meltdown.

Porsche Cayman vs. Crocs Cayman

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:43:55 EST

Can you tell the difference between a plastic shoe and a luxury sports car?