HP Close to Appointing New CEO

Hewlett-Packard will probably have a new CEO in under a week. The candidate will likely come from inside the company, which would almost certainly allow the board of directors to speed through the process.
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For Investors, Defense Isn’t Always the Best Offense

The market’s recent volatility might make defensive investing seem appealing. But S&P Equity Research analysts caution that focusing too much on defensive sectors could have negative repercussions as well. Here’s how to play sm…

Stock Watch: Three Ways to Profit from Software M&A

Shares of software security companies are rising as investors hope to cash in on growing M&A activity. One the heel’s of Hewlett-Packard’s decision to acquire ArcSight, here are three other companies that could be future take-o…