Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: Berkshire's stake in a $28 billion deal, Avon's not-so-pretty 1% sales growth, and more.
Growing corporate cash balances and slowing organic-growth opportunities could lead to increased deal volume this year even if economic uncertainty throttles some activity, says Morningstar's Bridget Freas.
Good morning and welcome to the Precision Castparts' Webcast and Conference Call to discuss its third quarter for Fiscal 2013. This event is being recorded and will be available on PCC's Company website at www.precast.com, shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and discussion. Following ...