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Reports from the ultra-elite Swiss meeting show that CEOs are far more optimistic than they’ve been for years. Considering their cash hoards, an M&A wave is likely. But they’re unmoved by the idea that they should create societal value.

Continue reading Davos in Review: Markets Will Boom, and CEOs Will Resist Social Value Creation

Davos in Review: Markets Will Boom, and CEOs Will Resist Social Value Creation originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:10:00.

Filed Under: Columns, Economy, People, Investing, Google , Southwest Airlines

While news that Groupon has rebuffed Google’s $6 billion offer has stolen the limelight, Amazon’s $175 million investment in LivingSocial could end up shaking up the daily-deal business and helping the No. 2 e-coupon company gain ground against Groupon.

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How Amazon Could Shake Up the e-Coupon Market originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:00:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Amazon.com, Retail

Shares of J. Crew jumped 16% on Tuesday after the specialty retailer confirmed it was considering a $2.8 billion buyout offer. But some question whether J. Crew’s $2.8 billion buyout was the best possible deal for investors.

Continue reading Could J. Crew Have Gotten a Sweeter Buyout Deal?

Could J. Crew Have Gotten a Sweeter Buyout Deal? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:14:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Investing

Verizon Wireless is sending out notices to existing customers in select markets, informing them they’re eligible for a discounted plan that will give them unlimited text, mobile-to-mobile calls, data and 450 minutes of talk time for $69.99 a month — but not everyone is eligible.

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Verizon Wireless’s $70 Unlimited Promotion: It’s Not for Everyone originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:31:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Sprint Nextel Corp, Verizon, Biz Brief

Goldman Sachs is expected to report a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings early Tuesday, due to a decline in trading activity in a market that’s been light on volume for months. Goldman is forecast to report adjusted earnings of $2.28 a share.

Continue reading Goldman Sachs Earnings Preview: Expect Lower Profits

Goldman Sachs Earnings Preview: Expect Lower Profits originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:52:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Investing, Earnings, Goldman Sachs , Market News