Burger King to Go Public through U.K. Investment Firm

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Two years ago, Burger King left the public spotlight and went private. The company, one of the largest fast food chains in the entire world, is now thinking twice, according to a Reuters article published on Tuesday. Burger King will partner up with a London firm in order to go public in a transaction that [...]

Avon Products Inc. (AVP) Stock Jumps 17% on Unsolicited Buyout Offer

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Shares for beauty merchandise company Avon Products (NYSE:AVP) jumped 17 percent Monday following an unsolicited buyout offer from fragrance maker Coty Inc. The offer marks a 180 degrees turnaround from Coty, which has been in negotiations with Avon to sell itself since the beginning of the year. Coty Chairman Bart Becht released a statement Monday [...]

PulteGroup Inc. (PHM) Up 124% Since October, Home Sales Steady

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Since early October, shares for American home builder PulteGroup Inc. (NYSE:PHM) have more than doubled in market value from $3.54 to $8.85 by market close on Friday. The company, which owns the Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb brands that operate in 28 states, has enjoyed a significant stock surge thanks to recovering markets [...]

Bank of America Assembling International Advisory Board

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According to a Reuters article published on Tuesday, Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) is targeting non-American markets. While it might seem a bit counter-intuitive, the North Carolina-based company will likely assemble an advisory board “that could help steer Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan’s overseas strategy, according to sources familiar with the matter.” Reuters added that [...]