S&P Stocks
Pentair: The Next Serial Acquirer?
After losing its public battle to break up DuPont, activist investor Trian Fund Management is trying a different tact with pump and valve maker Pentair. Read more
Curtain Is Lifted During Pepsi Earnings Call
Every once in a while, you get to see a different side of a company than you are used to. Such was the case with the second-quarter Pepsi earnings… Read more
ConAgra Gives Up on Private-Label Food Business
Jana Partners is pushing ConAgra to make changes, and it might get its wish. ConAgra will reportedly sell Ralcorp Holdings, its private-label food business. Read more
Alcoa Earnings Are a Little Rusty
Alcoa’s products cater to a number of different markets – including construction, automotive and energy – so it’s seen as a bellwether for economic growth. Read more
With the Family Dollar Merger Complete, Now the Hard Part Begins for Dollar Tree
Now that the Dollar Tree-Family Dollar merger has closed, what’s ahead for the combined entity? Read more
Warren Buffett’s Big Commercial Insurance Pivot
With the reinsurance industry being hit by a flood of competition, Warren Buffett is betting big on the future of commercial insurance. Read more
McCormick’s Growth Is Not So Spicy
McCormick’s seasonings and spices are zesty, but competition and the strong dollar mean earnings growth is not so hot. Read more
The Reasoning Behind AT&T’s $100 Million Net Neutrality Fine
The FCC’s net neutrality fine stems from AT&T allegedly throttling the connection speeds of “unlimited” data plans after a certain amount of data usage. Read more
The Best Hybrid Retail Stock
There’s a new shift in retail coming, and it might not be what you expect. Read more