Archive for February 13th, 2008

Yahoo! Running to Rupert?

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

The company is reportedly in talks with News Corp. to help avoid a Microsoft takeover.

Earnings, Data Boost Stock Market

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Stocks climb on better-than-expected retail sales and profit reports.

Wednesday’s Winners & Losers: Nortel Networks

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Shares rise 12.3% on reports the company will form a joint venture with Motorola.

Wednesday’s Health Winners & Losers

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Positive Avastin data lift Genentech.

Wednesday’s Small-Cap Winners & Losers

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Volcano shares steam higher on an earnings beat.

Wednesday’s Tech Winners & Losers

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Applied Materials soars after beating analysts’ estimates.

Wednesday’s Financial Winners & Losers

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Delinquencies decimate MGIC’s earnings.

Machinists Union on Edge About Airline Deals

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

The worry is that workers might not remain organized. Also, they contend, the flying public could face higher fares and less service.

Morgan Stanley Cuts Mortgage Jobs

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

The brokerage cited deterioration in the housing market for it’s 1,000 layoffs.

Today on MainStreet: Miley Cyrus

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

The pop star’s moving violation reminds why safe driving practices can reward insurance buyers.