Last year saw a surge in stock repurchases — companies like ExxonMobil, Walmart and Microsoft bought back shares at record levels. Buybacks can be seen as a cash giveaway to investors, and they boost earnings per share. But th…
Online retailer Overstock.com ended its last fiscal year on a strong note, and now it’s gearing up for an international expansion. Outspoken CEO Patrick Byrne discusses the company, as well as his views on sales tax, short sell…
Yearning for a brighter smile? Before you plunk down from $1,500 to $2,500 per tooth for cosmetic veneers, make sure your dentist — and the lab he uses — has the correct accreditations.
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According to a recent survey, wealthy U.S. investors are the most optimistic than they’ve been in months. And of those looking to invest more in the stock market, they have several clear ideas on where they’d like to place thei…
Cnooc, China’s most visible offshore oil producer, announced record-high net profits for 2010, helping to send Asian oil shares higher.
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New car buyers may go on strike — again. Faced with the rising cost of fuel and parts shortages that could drive up new car prices and make some popular models scarce, consumers in the market for a new car may decide to delay …