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Dollar General attempts hostile takeover of Family Dollar. What's a hostile takeover?Dollar General is proposing a hostile take over of Family Dollar after the company continually rejected acquisition offers. Dollar General isn't alone; US companies have attempted nearly $100 billion in hostile takeovers this year alone 鈥� a seven-year high. So what is a hostile takeover?聽
Tesla will have self-driving cars in three years, Elon Musk saysTesla Motors CEO Elon Musk says the automaker could introduce self-driving technology in three years. Several other firms, most notably Tesla's partner Mercedes-Benz, already feature significant autonomous features in its high-end cars that is absent from the Tesla Model S.聽
Financial literacy faces big hurdles. How to clear them.There is no question that we need to improve financial literacy in America. But the problem isn't necessarily a lack of available resources. Rather, there is a 'knowing-doing' gap in financial literacy.聽In other words, knowing what to do 鈥� and doing what we know we should do 鈥� are two entirely different things.
iPhone 6 is a worthy upgrade: six reasonsThe iPhone got its biggest redesign in years Tuesday with Apple unveiling the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Major tech upgrades for the new iPhone will make for faster performance, better gaming, and easier mobile payment, to name a few.聽
Dollar General goes hostile in its bid to buy Family DollarDollar General is moving aggressively to purchase its discount retail rival, trying to outmaneuver Dollar Tree.聽Shares of Family Dollar jumped 5 percent before the opening bell Wednesday and appeared headed for an all-time high.
Fed pushes largest US banks to shrinkThe proposals aren't new. But combined with recent actions by the Fed and other federal regulators, experts say they carve out a tough stance.
Apple trots out new phones and a watch. Is the revolutionary era over?Apple鈥檚 much-hyped new product rollout Tuesday has聽been met with skepticism that the company can continue the tradition of revolutionary innovation set by its founder, Steve Jobs.
Apple stock (AAPL) struggles after iPhone 6, Watch releaseApple's unveiling of the hotly anticipated iPhone 6 and Apple Watch sent Apple stock up almost 3 percentage points, but shares have fallen in the hours since. Why does Apple stock struggle after product launches?聽
The 'Soda Wars' are coming to your townBerkely, Calif. is facing major opposition from the beverage industry for its proposed soda tax, which will be on the ballot in November. The beverage industry has spent millions defeating such measures across the country, but can it do so in America's most progressive city?聽
General Mills' $820M Annie's buy is a big bet on organicGeneral Mills announced on Monday that it will acquire organic food producer Annie's for about $820 million鈥攊n an attempt to boost its presence in the natural food space.聽
Postal Service cuts shipping prices for online stores. Will you benefit?The US Postal Service will slash shipping rates by up to 58 percent for some e-commerce business shipments. This could be a boon for customers, but it could also聽backfire on the USPS, as increased volume going into the holidays could cause major delays.
US job openings near 13-year high. Why companies picked up hiring.US job聽openings聽remained near the highest level in 13 years in July, and companies also stepped up hiring that month to the fastest pace in nearly seven years. Stronger hiring and job openings figures are two signs that the US job market is healing after disappointing jobs data last week.聽
McDonald's sales plunge in the US. Why customers aren't lovin' it.McDonald's and other traditional fast food chains continue to leak customers to fast-casual brands like Chipotle.聽The creation of dollar menus by McDonald's, Wendy's and others may be one reason for the slide, especially among Millennials.
Elon Musk hints at another big Toyota-Tesla collaborationElon Musk hinted at a significant project with Toyota in the next few years at a ceremony to launch the Tesla Model S in Japan. Toyota owns a 2.4 percent stake in Tesla Motors.聽
iPhone 6 has people camping out for days. Will they be able to buy it today?iPhone 6 rumors have had people lining up outside Apple Stores in Japan and New York for days now 鈥� even though there's no guarantee that they will be able to buy the iPhone 6 immediately after Tuesday's highly anticipated Apple announcement.聽
Home Depot confirms massive data breach: Who's at risk?Home聽Depot聽said the data theft could impact its customers in stores across the聽United States聽and聽Canada, but there was no evidence that online customers were affected or debit personal identification numbers (PINs) were compromised.
Stock market reaches an all-time high. What now?The stock market is a never-ending source of fresh news because it changes every day. But the stock market's record highs mean it's doing what it's supposed to do, and for the most part, it doesn't require investors to take action.聽
How Chick-Fil-A's S. Truett Cathy pioneered the charitable businessChick Fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, who passed away Sunday, put charity at the forefront of his company's business model early on, before it became common in the fast food industry. Chick-fil-A has given over $68 million in donations to education and charities since its founding, according to the company.聽
GE sells appliance division to Electrolux for $3.3 billionGeneral Electric, which has been making household appliances for over a century, has sold off that part of its business to a Swedish concern.
You butter believe it: 8 foods facing price hikes this fallFall means falling prices on some foods, including vegetables and peanuts, but others will see their prices rise as the temperature drops. Read on for the eight foods at risk for price hikes, including butter, oranges, and bacon. Yes, bacon.聽
