Sep 10th, 2008 · Some shareholders are upset that the outgoing executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may receive big payouts after the federal government took over the troubled companies. They say it's an example of corporate executives receiving millions in compensation after dismal performances.
Jul 21st, 2008 · Yahoo and the nation's most famous activist investor, Carl Icahn, have reached a deal that will end the high-stakes proxy fight for control of the internet company. Icahn, a 72-year-old billionaire, will get at least three seats on the board.
Jul 11th, 2008 · The U.S. government is considering taking over mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if their funding problems worsen. The plan could leave shareholders empty-handed. The government-sponsored home financing agencies have been under fire this week from investors.
Jul 8th, 2008 · Anheuser-Busch has sued InBev, calling the Belgian brewer's plan to takeover the iconic U.S. brewer "illegal." Matt Sepic, of member station KWMU in St. Louis, says the suit seeks to bar InBev from soliciting support from Anheuser-Busch shareholders.
Jul 7th, 2008 · Co-host Renee Montagne has this morning's business news.
Jun 26th, 2008 · Co-host Ari Shapiro has this morning's business news.
Jun 25th, 2008 · Illinois and California have sued Countrywide Financial, one of the country's largest mortgage lenders. The suits against the company and its chief executive come on the same day Countrywide shareholders approved a takeover by Bank of America.
Jun 16th, 2008 · A leading Russian shareholder in BP's troubled joint venture TNK-BP is stepping up his attacks on the British oil company. But is it part of a Kremlin plot to put the joint venture in the hands of the state?