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What does the merger mean for AOL, Huffington Post?
Jeremy Hobson Sep 22, 2011
AOL announced this morning its $315 million purchase of the left-leaning news site The Huffington Post. Jeremy Hobson speaks with Henry Blodget, CEO of Business Insider, about what this buyout means for AOL, The Huffington Post, and their future together.
AOL to buy The Huffington Post for $315 million
David Gura Sep 22, 2011
AOL's still looking to shake its dial-up image from the nineties and move into 2011. The company hopes the purchase of The Huffington Post -- and its new network of hyper-local news sites -- will help the company into the realm of media and entertainment. David Gura explains.
Comcast takeover brings up concerns about NBC news divisions
Janet Babin Sep 22, 2011
In its merger with NBC Universal, Comcast will now be overseeing NBC's news divisions. Some worry it could compromise news operations.
Sara Lee splits
Jennifer Collins Jan 28, 2011
That old slogan, "Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee" doesn't apply anymore. After years of declining business, and failed attempts to sell itself, Sara Lee is splitting into two companies. One domestic. One foreign. And, yes, there will still be cheesecake.
NBC Universal changes its logo as Comcast takes the helm
Jaclyn Giovis Jan 28, 2011
Cable giant Comcast Corp. takes over NBC Universal today, or rather NBCUniversal - at least according to the new purple logo. The space, the...
Comcast era at NBC begins
Janet Babin Jan 27, 2011
Comcast gains control of NBC Friday, seeking to restore the network's lineup of shows after a string of primetime fiascos.
'Poison pill' tactic used to fend off hostile takeover
Jennifer Collins Jan 21, 2011
Two companies are currently in a legal battle that could dramatically alter the way publicly traded companies change hands in the U.S. One company is using the "poison pill" tactic, which increases the number of shares to make a takeover prohibitively expensive.
Attention from regulators may be costing Google business
Steve Henn Jan 14, 2011
After news came that Google was trying to buy out a airline data firm, the U.S. Justice Department started looking into the deal. Google's used to government attention, but it may also now be costing the company some business. Steve Henn explains.
ITT splits into three companies
Bob Moon Jan 12, 2011
Manufacturing conglomerate ITT announced today that it's splitting into three separate companies, focusing on aerospace and defense, industrial products and water management. Bob Moon explains why the decision to split a large conglomerate can be a good idea.
Google tops most active acquirer list in 2010
Jaclyn Giovis Jan 5, 2011
Even after making a $6 billion bid, Google Inc. couldn't hook daily discounter Groupon Inc. into joining its empire last year. But the Intern...
