| Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout by 3G Capital By ASHLEY M. HEHER and EMILY FREDRIX 2010-09-02T16:56:50ZCHICAGO (AP) -- Burger King Holdings Inc., the nation's perennially No. 2 hamburger chain, said Thursday that it is selling itself to little-known private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26 billion.... hosted.ap.org |
Thomas Cook warns of UK job cuts Thomas Cook, the tour operator, warned of job cuts as it looks to make 'substantial' cost savings across its UK business. telegraph.co.uk |
Investment advice: Sanjeev Shah and Fidelity's Special Situations Fund Sanjeev Shah: sectors and shares to maintain a high level of returns. telegraph.co.uk |
Americans tread water in gulf between rich, poor By JIM FITZGERALD and VICKI SMITH 2010-10-01T20:29:52ZMOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (AP) -- A Wall Street adviser leaves early for work to avoid panhandlers at his suburban train station. In coal country, a suddenly homeless man watches from a bench as wealthy women shop for dresses. A down-and-out waitress sits glumly on her stoop across the street from a gleaming suburb. A freshly elected politician loses his day job.... hosted.ap.org |
Ford's Earnings Increase 15% Ford's second-quarter profit rose 15% as it sold more vehicles at higher prices thanks to new models and high-tech features. online.wsj.com |