A patent case between Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) draws to a close. (Reuters)
The European Union and International Monetary Fund fail to reach a deal for a Greek bailout. (Reuters)
A member of Chancellor Merkel’s party says there will be no write-down of Greek debt. (Reuters)
Japan’s exports fall, which increases the odds of a recession. (Reuters)
Google may agree to a tax audit in France. (Reuters)
Bernanke says the Fed will try to push rates lower next year in the face of tax and spending gridlock. (WSJ)
Hostess to liquidate after union talks fail. (WSJ)
News Corp. (NASDAQ: NWSA) may but Simon & Schuster from CBS Corp. (NYSE: CBS). (WSJ)
Oakland and Portland could face trouble at the ports from union disruptions ahead of the holiday season. (WSJ)
The National Labor Relations Board will not stop strikes by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) workers planned for Thanksgiving weekend. (WSJ)
Airlines improve on-time performance with new programs to speed departures of planes during the holidays. (NYT)
Japan posts a huge trade deficit with China. (FT)
Japan’s exports reach a three-year low. (Bloomberg)
Douglas A. McIntyre
It’s Your Money, Your Future—Own It (sponsor)
Retirement can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be.
Imagine having an expert in your corner to help you with your financial goals. Someone to help you determine if you’re ahead, behind, or right on track. With SmartAsset, that’s not just a dream—it’s reality. This free tool connects you with pre-screened financial advisors who work in your best interests. It’s quick, it’s easy, so take the leap today and start planning smarter!
Don’t waste another minute; get started right here and help your retirement dreams become a retirement reality.
Thank you for reading! Have some feedback for us?
Contact the 24/7 Wall St. editorial team.
Latest from 24/7
Our expert who first called NVIDIA in 2009 is predicting 2025 will see a historic AI breakthrough.
You can follow him investing $500,000 of his own money on our top AI stocks for free.