Spinoffs Could Set Stage for Next Merger Wave

Already 166 companies — from computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) and EBay Inc. (EBAY) to mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) — announced plans this year to spin off business units to shareholders. Companies also struck $2.3 trillion of mergers and acquisitions worldwide, a seven-year high. Take EBay and PayPal: …

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Earnings Preview: Netflix, Inc. and eBay Inc – ValueWalk

ValueWalk Earnings Preview: Netflix, Inc. and eBay IncValueWalkDuring the same period a year ago, eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) reported $0.64 in earnings per share and $3.9 billion in revenue. The online market place operator delivered $0.69 in earnings per share and $4.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter.What to Expect …

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VCU stamps Reynolds name on upcoming gallery – RichmondBizSense

RichmondBizSense VCU stamps Reynolds name on upcoming galleryRichmondBizSenseWith $3 million in donations given on her behalf, a local arts supporter will now lend her name to part of VCU's new Institute for Contemporary Art. The school announced Tuesday that the first-floor art gallery in the new $35 million building will …

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