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IBM Shares Surge Above Resistance After Announcing Deal
IBM shares are rallying following the announcement that it is acquiring health care software provider Truven Health Analytics for $2.6 billion. Read more
Nevermind ESPN, Disney Earnings Feel the Force
Yes, Disney investors are concerned about the ESPN business, but the massive “Star Wars” franchise and latest film release sent Disney earnings soaring. Read more
Coca-Cola Sets Its Sights on African Expansion
In an effort to adapt to the changing consumer landscape, Coca-Cola is turning to M&A and aggressive African expansion. Read more
Pfizer Earnings Beat Estimates Thanks to Acquisitions
There is significant potential for Pfizer earnings growth moving forward, due to expected cost synergies and the benefits of its stock buybacks. Read more
Boeing Stock and Its Line in the Sand
Boeing stock has toed the $115 mark five times in the last two years, but hasn’t fallen beneath it. Read more
Cloud Growth Puffs Up Microsoft Earnings
It wasn’t long ago that Microsoft was deemed “dead money,” due to its perceived overreliance on the PC. But that was before the huge uptick in cloud growth. Read more
McDonald’s Earnings Confirm Turnaround
The fourth-quarter McDonald’s earnings report delivered more evidence of its turnaround over the latter half of 2015. Read more
Apple Earnings Beat, But Stock Drops 5% on Guidance
Apple earnings beat estimates for the quarter but the stock slumped after weak guidance and CEO Tim Cook’s comments on the soft China market. Read more
GE Earnings Mixed, Stock Falls
U.S. industrial giant General Electric is widely viewed as an economic bellwether. When GE earnings stumble, the entire world feels it. Read more