Why the Fed Hung Tough
While many investors were hoping for more, the Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates by a quarter-point and remains wary of inflation
New CEO’s Big Move at AT&T
Randall Stephenson announces the telecom giant plans to buy back 400 million shares and raise its dividend 12.7%
Nasdaq-NYSE Rivalry Comes to China
The two American exchanges are opening offices in Beijing as Asian markets give them some tough competition for Chinese stock listings
Clear Skies for Airline Stocks
A drop in oil prices, a bullish note on three regional carriers, and AMR's divestiture of American Eagle launched airline shares on Nov. 28
Why Japan Is Wary of Foreign Cash
As Chinese and Arab investors weigh big stakes in Japanese companies, concerns grow over corporate raiding and sharing tech knowhow
Baker Hughes: A Smart Oil Play
The drilling services outfit gets S&P's highest investment rating, thanks to its technological acumen and geographic reach
Starbucks: Trouble in Latte Land
The company responsible for the ubiquity of coffee shops finds itself struggling with flagging growth, increased competition, and a declining stock price
Garmin Drops Bid for Tele Atlas
The navigation device maker cedes victory to TomTom in the takeover battle and extends its contract with mapping data supplier Navteq
Barclays Tries to Soothe the Street
In an interview, the British bank's president discusses the early results statement aimed at reassuring investors about its investment banking division
Bernanke’s New Transparency
The stock markets want to know everything about the Fed's deliberations, but they don't always digest the information well