The software giant could unveil a tablet computer, while the pet supply retailer is raising its dividend.
Based on historic patterns of yield, these blue-chip stocks now offer excellent total return potential.
The exploration projects will be put on hold until more information on the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing becomes available.
The company is taking its shale exploration expertise abroad and hopes to leverage growing gas demand from Asia.
Women still make up only one-fifth of senior management, but these bosses exemplify their strong leadership.
Unlike some of the other majors, the company sees a big boost in first-quarter production.
The world's most valuable company may sell enough tablets to stretch from coast to coast 2.5 times. And that's just one of many staggering numbers.
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