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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.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Verizon iPhone, Trans Alaska oil pipeline leak
Katharine Crnko Jan 10, 2011
Tomorrow will be a big day for Verizon Wireless, as the company is expected to announce it soon will offer customers the Apple iPhone. Since the...
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.
U.K. frets over biscuit brand takeover
Stephen Beard Sep 22, 2011
The U.K. could be on the receiving end of a foreign takeover bid. The Chinese are reported to be stalking one of Britain's biggest food companies, United Biscuits, and it's causing a flurry of concern. Stephen Beard reports.
