Viacom Beats Estimates, Boosts Buyback Program to $10 Billion

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Viacom Inc., owner of the MTV network and Paramount Pictures, topped analysts’ profit and revenue estimates for the fourth quarter, and boosted its stock repurchase program to $10 billion from $4 billion. Find more info about Viacom Beats Estimates, Boosts Buyback Program to $10 Billion photos videos pictures. read more

Japan Membership in Trade Pact May Open $48 Billion Farm Market

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Japan’s participation in a free trade group led by the U.S., if it agrees, could open up the country’s agriculture markets worth $48 billion to foreign exporters of rice, sugar and beef, boosting global prices. Find more info about Japan Membership in Trade Pact May Open $48 Billion Farm Market photos ...

Carphone to Sell U.S. Mobile Venture Stake for $1.34 Billion

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Carphone Warehouse Group Plc, Europe’s largest mobile-phone retailer, plans to sell its stake in its U.S. and Canadian joint venture to partner Best Buy Co. Inc. for 838 million pounds ($1.34 billion). Find more info about Carphone to Sell U.S. Mobile Venture Stake for $1.34 Billion photos videos pictures. read more

Yingluck Banks on $26 Billion Plan After Flood ‘Stumble’

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra plans to win back confidence in her 12-week-old government with a reconstruction package after Bangkok residents blamed her for an inadequate response to the country’s worst floods since 1942. Find more info about Yingluck Banks on $26 Billion Plan After Flood ‘Stumble’ photos videos pictures. read ...

Andrew, Ruth Madoff Say They Were Unaware of $65 Billion Fraud

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Bernard Madoff’s wife and surviving son say in a new book that they didn’t know of his $65 billion Ponzi scheme, the largest in history, until the day in December 2008 when he confessed his crimes to them. Find more info about Andrew, Ruth Madoff Say They Were Unaware of $65 ...