Caterpillar Just Got Bigger…And It’s Got a New Attitude
This week we’re looking at Caterpillar Inc.’s (CAT) planned acquisition of Bucyrus International (BUCY) for $7.6 billion ($8.6 billion including debt), announced earlier this week. Caterpillar plans to...
View ArticleFrance and Germany Push For Fiscal Union
France and Germany are expected to propose a fiscal union ahead of a December 9 summit that would set binding limits on euro-zone government borrowing, which many hope will open the way for the...
View ArticleLagarde, Merkel Meet to Move Forward Greek Debt Restructuring
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin tonight to discuss the restructuring of Greek debt, which must take place before...
View ArticleWill Germany Stay Away From the Eurozone Crisis?
With the fiscal crisis in the Eurozone, German Chancellor Angela Merkel — who was just re-elected for her third term — has voiced some concerns. She released a statement prior to her usual speech on...
View ArticleBar Secrets: 10 Underrated Gins That You May Not Know About
Guys who usually opt for a gin and tonic when hitting the bar often have a particular spirit they prefer. Since the cocktail only has two ingredients, three if you count the lime, it makes sense to...
View ArticleThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class Offers More Go Via Twin-Turbo
Source: Mercedes-Benz via Facebook Once considered a laughable notion, the downsizing of V8 engines to potent, turbocharged six-cylinder powerplants really has become synonymous with efficiency and fun...
View Article2017 Audi A4 Sedan: Can It Conquer the Competition?
2017 Audi A4 | Micah Wright/Autos Cheat Sheet In 1982, Audi stumbled upon a gold mine when it invited Sir John Hegarty over from Britain for a brainstorming session. While visiting the German...
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