LAF News
Lafarge Bids for North American Unit
The deal is worth $3 billion.
Stocks in Motion: Homestore
The online real estate company gets a $100 million investment from Elevation Partners.
Rising Tide Lifts Most Boats, Homebuilders
Bullish comments from Toll Brothers and Verizon's capex news help spur a broad rally.
Oil Isn't Only Constraint on the Economy
Higher prices for building materials and transportation bottlenecks also threaten growth.
Breaking News
Morgan Stanley Stock Leads Gains As Banks Boost Dividends After Fed Stress Tests
Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs will lift their quarterly dividend, while JPMorgan will hold its steady following last week's Fed stress tests.
Nike Stock Slides As As Margin Pressures, China Worries Offset Q4 Earnings Beat
"We think we're well positioned for growth in fiscal year 2023 ... having said that, we did take a cautious approach to Greater China," said CFO Matthew Friend.
Stocks Higher, Bank Dividends, Nike, Playtika And Occidental- Five Things To Know
Stock futures higher on global growth bets; Morgan Stanley leads bank gains after dividend boost; Nike slides as margin pressures offset Q4 earnings beat; Playtika shares surge on report of Joffre Capital interest and Occidental shares jump as Buffett adds more to stake
Walgreens Stock Slides As Group Scraps Plan to Sell UK-based Boots
"As a result of market instability ... no third party has been able to make an offer that adequately reflects the high potential value of Boots," Walgreens said.