News tagged with common stock

Blockbuster shares tumble after bankruptcy warning

(AP) -- Shares of Blockbuster Inc. sank 30 percent Wednesday after the video rental chain warned that it may have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Technology / Business

created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Tesla Motors to raise up to $214.3M (Update)

(AP) -- Electric car upstart Tesla Motors Inc. will sell common stock again, this time with hopes of raising $214 million to expand its limited model lineup.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Churchill Downs buying YouBet.com

Churchill Downs Inc., owner of the horse racing track which hosts the famed Kentucky Derby, announced it has agreed to acquire online betting website YouBet.com.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microsoft prices $1.15B convertible debt sale

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. has priced its $1.15 billion convertible debt offering to institutional investors, and said it will use the proceeds to pay down short-term debt.

Technology / Business

created Jun 09, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0