Apple's Cook tries to tantalize shareholders

(AP)—Apple CEO Tim Cook is still trying to convince shareholders that the iPhone maker remains a step ahead in the race to innovate, even though recent performance of the company's stock lags behind other technology trendsetters.

Bayer ups dividend for 2013

German chemicals and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer said Wednesday it will increase its dividend payout to shareholders for 2013.

Icahn steps back from battle with Apple

Activist investor Carl Icahn said Monday he would no longer press Apple to boost its share buyback plan after a proxy advisory firm recommended against his proposal.

Verizon gets OK for $130 billion Vodafone deal

Verizon says its shareholders have approved its $130 billion deal to buy the 45 percent stake in its wireless division owned by British cellphone carrier Vodafone.

EBay 4Q earnings, revenue up 13 percent

EBay is reporting higher earnings and revenue for the last three months of 2013, driven by a strong holiday season for its e-commerce site and PayPal.

Icahn says he has $3bn in Apple stock (Update)

Activist investor Carl Icahn said Wednesday he has invested some $3 billion in Apple, and claimed the tech giant is "doing a disservice to shareholders" by not increasing its share buyback.

Germany's Merck to buy materials supplier AZ

Germany's Merck KGaA has announced plans to buy AZ Electronic Materials, which supplies high-tech materials for the electronics industry, for about 1.6 billion pounds ($2.6 billion).

Icahn steps up pressure for Apple share buyback

Activist investor Carl Icahn on Wednesday stepped up pressure on Apple to boost its share repurchase plan with a formal proposal to the tech giant's board of directors.

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