Jun 23, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAOracle Shops for Growth With MICROS SystemsOracle acquires MICROS Systems for $5.3 billion.
Jun 20, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAPharma's on Fire: AbbVie Pursues ShireConsolidation rolls on in the pharmaceuticals sector, as AbbVie declares its interest in Shire.
Jun 19, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFATwitter's Bet on Social Television: Is It Enough?Twitter acquires television editing platform SnappyTV.
Jun 19, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAThis Buffett-Like Company Starts Trading TodayFinancial data provider Markit is an attractive business.
Jun 18, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAHere's Why Apple Ought to Fear Amazon.comAmazon is set to launch a smartphone, putting it on a collision course with Apple.
Jun 17, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAThe Simple Reason Why Buffett Can't Acquire Coca-ColaOne investor claims Warren Buffett is preparing to take Coca-Cola private. Here's why that isn't true.
Jun 17, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAAnother Milestone in the Apple/Amazon WarAmazon settles a price-fixing civil suit regarding e-books, as its battle with Amazon rages on.
Jun 16, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFALevel 3 Acquires TW Telecom: Do the Numbers Add Up?In Level 3's $7.1 billion acquisition of TW Telecom, whose shareholders are coming out on top?
Jun 16, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAMedtronic and Covidien: Here's What Isn't Driving the DealMedtronic makes a $49.2 billion play for Covidien.
Jun 13, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAPriceline Swallows OpenTable, But the Tab Looks RichOpenTable looks like a great acquisition for Priceline, but the price looks awfully rich.
Jun 12, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAThis Is Another Sign Twitter Went Public Too EarlyTwitter is still finding itself
Jun 12, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFADoes Intel's $1.4 Billion European Fine Matter?A European court upholds the European Union's $1.4 billion fine against Intel.
Jun 11, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAAnother Moonshot Acquisition for Google -- What's Really Going On?Google acquires satellite imagery specialist Skybox Imaging for $500 million
Jun 11, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAApple and Bank of America Feel the Regulatory HeatApple's tax affairs come under scrutiny, while Bank of America may have to pay up to settle with the Justice Department.
Jun 10, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFARadioShack Shares Are No Cut-Price BargainIs RadioShack the next Circuit City?
Jun 10, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFATime Warner is Out of Time and Into ViceTime Warner is negotiating to buy into upstart online content property Vice Media.
Jun 9, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAHere's Why Merck Paid Triple the Price for IdenixMerck pays a hefty price for hepatitis C specialist Idenix Pharmaceuticals.
Jun 9, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAIs Apple's Stock Split the Sign of a Top?Apple splits its stock -- does it matter?
Jun 6, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAHow Bank of America Can Shrug Off a $12 Billion SettlementNailing this settlement with the Justice Department would remove a dead weight on Bank of America shares
Jun 5, 2014 by Alex Dumortier, CFAThe Market Doesn't Believe in a T-Mobile-Sprint MergerSprint thinks regulators have come around, but the market doesn't agree