Icahn v. Motorola, Round Three

The nasty spat between billionaire investor Carl Icahn and Motorola intensifies ahead of the annual shareholder meeting.

May 01 2007

Motorola Truce

Icahn and company agree on board nominees.

Apr 07 2008

Icahn Opens Motorola Proxy Fight

Activist investor assails flagging sales, profits, and stock price. Showdown set for annual meeting next month.

Apr 13 2007

Who Shot Motorola

Its cell-phone sales have plunged along with its share price. Chris Galvin, the deposed C.E.O. whose grandfather founded Motorola 80 years ago, looks back in anguish at the fall of theonce-iconic company.

Sep 18 2008

Motorola's Handset Hangup

In a sign of desperation, the company considers cutting off a flagging unit that accounts for half of its revenue.

Jan 31 2008

Top 10 Business Scandals of 2007

Portfolio.com salutes the most embarrassing business escapades of the year.

Nov 19 2007

Motorola Crawls Back

Quarterly profit points to a turnaround. 

Oct 25 2007

On the Razr's Edge

Three years ago, Motorola C.E.O. Ed Zander engineered a sharp turnaround, introducing a line of hot-selling, drool-worthy mobile phones. But earlier this year, Motorola’s share price tumbled, and Zander got an unexpected call from Carl Icahn.

Nov 19 2007

Zander Steps Down at Motorola

Greg Brown is promoted to chief executive. 

Nov 30 2007

This Week: Wither WaMu and Wells?

Big mortgage lenders are among the companies posting earnings this week. Clear Channel finally puts its sale up to a vote.

Apr 14 2007

Replacement Value

Tech strategist Arnie Berman tells Duff McDonald how corner-office carnage can lead to big tech stock gains.

Feb 26 2008

Icahn Unloads $1.3 Billion in Casino Holdings

By exiting the Nevada gaming market, Carl Icahn's American Real Estate Partners frees up a lot of cash for spending.

Apr 23 2007

Motorola: Hang Up and Dial Again

Cell-phone maker warns of a first-quarter loss.

Jan 23 2008

Spreading the Blame

The Supreme Court draws the line between helping a fraud and committing one.

Sep 17 2007

Motorola: Showdown in Chi-town

Activist investor Carl Icahn's battle with Motorola C.E.O. Ed Zander comes to a head at the company's annual shareholder meeting in Chicago. It's the start of a busy week in business.

May 07 2007

Is Tech the Next Frontier for Buyouts?

There is much to recommend the sector to private equity firms, as First Data and Avaya deals show. But there are plenty of caveats, too.

Aug 30 2007

No Reception for Icahn at Motorola

Activist shareholder Carl Icahn loses his battle for a seat on Motorola's board, but says he'll remain an investor and return next year if necessary.

May 08 2007

The Quest for Leadership at Qwest

In two months, three top execs step down. How does a company still returning from the brink of bankruptcy avoid a complete shakeup? By acting fast.

Jun 14 2007

Tech Firms Yield Mixed Results

Kicking off earnings season, several large computer and internet firms offer little clarity for investors.

Apr 18 2007

Business Travel City Guide: Beijing

The Chinese call their country the Middle Kingdom, and with all the money flowing in, Beijing is ready to take center stage.

Mar 30 2007

Nokia Forecast Disappoints

Phone giant sees higher profit margins, but shares fall. 

Dec 04 2007

Stonewalling Stoneridge

Chief justice leads skeptical questioning in oral arguments for landmark case on who can be held liable for securities fraud.

Oct 09 2007

No Distressed Test Yet

Investor and budding blogger Carl Icahn on the distressed markets.

Mar 06 2008

Go Tell It on a Swiss Mountain

As corporate elite meet in Davos, investors await results from Apple, banks, and others.

Jan 22 2008

Week Ahead

Investors await earnings reports and Fed minutes.

Oct 08 2007

Worries Mount on Wall Street

Stocks continue to head south as credit woes spread.

Nov 09 2007

A Securities Case Everyone Wants to Hear

All eyes on the Supreme Court today for Stoneridge v. Scientific-Atlanta. 

Oct 09 2007

A New Frontier for Mobile Phones

 The mobile software age has arrived with Nokia's decision to release Symbian under an open source license.

Jun 25 2008

Supreme Court Rules Against Investors in Stoneridge

Court decides in favor of businesses in closely watched case.

Jan 15 2008

Dow Reaches New High

After a February meltdown, the market continues to bounce back on blue chip gains. 

Apr 18 2007