Facebook, Alphabet are the most likely tech giants to face antitrust action next year, Cowen says
State probes into Google and Facebook "could be viewed as political grandstanding. We think that would be a mistake," the analysts wrote.
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U.S. company directors compensated more than ever, but now risk backlash
The average annual compensation for non-executive directors at S&P 500 companies rose 2 percent to $304,856 last year, topping $300,000 for the first time and 43...
Value stocks get an endorsement from a long-time hedge fund skeptic
AQR Capital founder Cliff Asness says it's time to "sin" a little — and by that he means increase allocation toward value stocks.
White House says tariff could be removed if U.S.-China trade deal reached
Tariffs could be lifted amid the U.S.-China trade deal if an agreement is reached, a White House spokeswoman said on Friday, citing optimism about a final...
Elon Musk gloats to hedge fund adversary over Tesla surge, calling David Einhorn 'Mr. Unicorn'
In a letter that addresses himself as "Treelon," Musk points out the losses that Greenlight has suffered due to its Tesla short.
Wall Street Weekahead: Small-cap shares poised to benefit from shift to value
Beleaguered shares of small U.S. companies are set for a bump in performance as value stocks have risen, market analysts say, but small caps could quickly...
Merged PSA and Fiat would retain all brands: Tavares
Peugeot maker PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler would retain all of their car brands if their planned $50 billion merger goes ahead, the would-be chief executive...
Trade war caution takes edge off stellar rally in world stocks
Uncertainty about the fate of U.S./China trade talks nudged world stock markets off 21-month highs on Friday after what has proved to be stellar week for...
Futures dip as trade worries resurface; Disney rises on results
U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday as doubts about a trade deal between Washington and Beijing resurfaced, although strong results from Disney underscored a robust...
Citi upgrades struggling WWE, says upside from here 'looks attractive'
Citi upgraded World Wrestling Entertainment to buy from neutral as the risk-reward is now "compelling."
The Permian paradox: Texas shale players go green to drill more
As the thirst for electricity to power drilling rigs in West Texas drives the state's energy needs to new highs, oil and gas companies are increasingly...
Exclusive: Boon for Hong Kong as Alibaba plans $15 billion listing in late November - sources
Chinese retail titan Alibaba plans to list in Hong Kong in the final week of November, two people with direct knowledge said, aiming to raise up...
Factbox: Gap goes in-house for new interim boss
Robert Fisher, the son of Gap Inc's founders, took over as interim chief executive officer of the apparel retailer on Thursday, tasked with putting the company...
Old Navy spin-off in doubt after Gap's Peck departs: analysts
Shares of Gap Inc fell nearly 10% on Friday, as the surprise departure of Chief Executive Officer Art Peck and persistent declining sales, threw the apparel...
Culture change is the cutting edge of mental health benefits at work
When Hartmut Braune comes to work in security communications at SAP, he never knows what emergency will land in his inbox.