Ackman resigns from JC Penney board after public squabble as retailer works to … – Washington Post
San Francisco Chronicle Ackman resigns from JC Penney board after public squabble as retailer works to …Washington PostPLANO, Texas — The boardroom drama may be over, but J.C. Penney is…
Don Pittis: Who would want to buy a BlackBerry?
As BlackBerry launches a formal review of its ‘strategic alternatives,’ the question is what the smartphone company offers to prospective buyers, Don Pittis writes. CBC | Business News…
BlackBerry Faces Dwindling Options for a Deal – New York Times
New York Times BlackBerry Faces Dwindling Options for a DealNew York TimesIt isn't clear whether bigger competitors like Microsoft or Samsung would be willing to Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press, via…
Once Dominant, BlackBerry Seeks to Avoid Oblivion – New York Times
CBC.ca Once Dominant, BlackBerry Seeks to Avoid OblivionNew York TimesLike countless gee-whiz companies that captured and lost imaginations and dollars, BlackBerry, a giant of the pre-iPhone era, has faded with…
BlackBerry to explore possible sale of company
BlackBerry stock rises after Canada’s flagship technology company says its board has launched a formal review of its ‘strategic alternatives’ — including the possibility of selling the smartphone company. CBC…
BlackBerry may put itself up for sale – Reuters
IBNLive BlackBerry may put itself up for saleReutersBy Euan Rocha. TORONTO | Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:04pm EDT. TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry is looking at options that…
Tumblr founder to get $81M US to stay on after Yahoo purchase
Yahoo’s recently completed acquisition of internet blogging service Tumblr includes an $ 81 million US payment to Tumblr founder David Karp as long as he remains on the job for…
Japan’s Below-Forecast Growth Fuels Sales-Tax Debate: Economy – Bloomberg
CTV News Japan's Below-Forecast Growth Fuels Sales-Tax Debate: EconomyBloombergJapan's economy slowed more than forecast in the second quarter as businesses cut investment, undermining gains in consumer and government spending that…
Japan Inc. Profit Doubles to Give Economic Recovery Momentum – Bloomberg
AFP Japan Inc. Profit Doubles to Give Economic Recovery MomentumBloombergJapan's top listed companies doubled earnings last quarter from a year earlier, exceeding already high forecasts and generating momentum for the…
Canadian housing boom in ‘9th inning’
Canada’s much-watched housing market is sending out mixed signals these days, with data pointing to either a “soft landing” or a pending crash, depending on who you talk to. CBC…
