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'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.
Investors more confident about retail companies
Alisa Roth Dec 23, 2010
Investors, like private equity firms, are eyeing companies like Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. Prices are still low and there's signs that the economy is slowly, but surely, in recovery.
Why Google may want Groupon
Jennifer Collins Nov 30, 2010
Marketplace Jennifer Collins looks into why Google may offer billions for the coupons website.
Weekly Wrap: Ireland's debt, company buyouts
Nov 26, 2010
Tess Vigeland talks to Felix Salmon from Reuters and New York Times Dealbook contributor Heidi Moore about Ireland's debt crisis and the latest in buyouts.
E-books, music... and diapers?
Jennifer Collins Nov 8, 2010
Along with super discounted books and the latest electronic widget, you can order diapers now at Amazon.com. Reporter Jennifer Collins takes a look at Amazon's latest move towards the everyday household products market.
Big bucks offered for children's apparel retailer
Alisa Roth Oct 11, 2010
Bain Capital offered nearly $2 billion for children's store Gymboree. What makes kid's clothing so appealing to investors? Marketplace's Alisa Roth reports.
Wal-Mart eyes Africa for expansion
Janet Babin Sep 27, 2010
The big box chain is looking to tap the African market through the South African chain Massmart.
Southwest, AirTran will have to 'keep it simpler'
Eve Troeh Sep 22, 2011
Southwest Airlines' acquisition of AirTran means it can expand into new markets, but it also means that it'll have to re-think its "keep it simple" motto and structure.
