Corporate board 'interlocks' lead to managerial entrenchment
It turns out the old saying that "It's not what you know, but who you know" still holds a measure of truth in corporate America.
It turns out the old saying that "It's not what you know, but who you know" still holds a measure of truth in corporate America.
Economics & Business
Dec 1, 2016
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German industrial equipment maker Siemens AG says it has agreed to buy U.S.-based software firm Mentor Graphics Corp. for $4.5 billion, broadening Siemens digital capabilities.
Business
Nov 14, 2016
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US telecom group CenturyLink announced Monday it was acquiring Level 3 Communications for $34 billion including debt, boosting its position as a global internet and fiber communications provider.
Business
Oct 31, 2016
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Swedish mobile networks company Ericsson said Wednesday it has named longtime board member Borje Ekholm as its new CEO, in a bid to turn around the company amid a decline in the industry.
Business
Oct 26, 2016
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The better the company performs compared to its peers, the more top executives should receive in pay, bonuses and stock awards. Right?
Economics & Business
Oct 18, 2016
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The CEO of Germany's Bayer AG is promising it won't use its planned acquisition of Monsanto Co. to force genetically modified crops on skeptical Europeans.
Business
Oct 10, 2016
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Microsoft Corp. says its board has approved a dividend increase and a new $40 billion stock buyback plan.
Business
Sep 21, 2016
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Rule 10b of the Securities Exchange Act gives shareholders the right to bring a lawsuit to recover economic loss sustained as a result of fraud related to the trading of their investments in stocks or bonds. This fraud can ...
Environment
Jul 12, 2016
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Tesla Motors said Tuesday that two upcoming software updates should fix persistent glitches with the futuristic rear doors on its Model X SUV.
Business
Jun 1, 2016
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When a publicly traded company meets a pay-for-performance target, it may be lauded by Wall Street investors. New research from Washington University in St. Louis shows it can also be cause for concern.
Economics & Business
Mar 24, 2016
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