Carl Icahn files $50 bn Apple share buyback proposal

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 18:56

Investor Carl Icahn has reportedly filed a shareholder proposal that could lead Apple to increase its share buyback program.

Billionaire investor Icahn steps up pressure on Apple

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 12:35

Icahn had been urging Apple to buy back USD 150 billion worth of shares.

European stocks retreat on top investor`s warning

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 19:51

On Tuesday in London midday trade, the FTSE 100 benchmark index slipped 0.48 percent to stand at 6,691.11 points.

Icahn says wrote to Apple CEO, will reveal contents on new website

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 09:35

"Just sent a letter to Tim Cook. Full letter will be disclosed on my website, the Shareholders` Square Table, which will be launched tomorrow," he said on Twitter.

Icahn caves on Dell again, will not seek share rights

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 22:22

Activist investor Carl Icahn, who ended his months-long campaign against Michael Dell's planned buyout of Dell Inc(DELL.O) last month, on Friday signaled his final retreat from the struggling personal computer maker.

Carl Icahn wants Apple to launch an additional share buyback of $150 bn

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 23:12

Activist investor Carl Icahn said on Tuesday that he wants Apple to launch an additional share buyback of USD150 billion to help boost the company's struggling stock value.

Dell shareholders approve founder's offer to take firm private

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 16:56

Michael Dell's efforts to take the firm private had hit a stumbling block as he faced stiff resistance from billionaire activist investor Carl Ichan and money manager Southeastern Asset Management.

Dell to invest more on PCs, tablets after $25 billion buyout win

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 15:55

End-user computing, defined as devices such as PCs and tablets, remains an important focus for the company despite the rapid decline of the global personal computer market, the CEO told reporters briefly, without elaborating or taking questions.

Michael Dell, Silver Lake win shareholder OK for $25 bn buyout

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 23:16

Michael Dell clinched shareholder approval on Thursday for his $25 billion offer to buy and take Dell Inc private, ending months of conflict with the company's largest investors and removing the uncertainty surrounding the world's No. 3 PC maker.

Dell launches $5.5 billion loan to back leveraged buyout

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 09:22

A lender meeting was held today in New York City. Michael Dell was on the agenda to discuss the company.

Icahn bows out of battle for control of Dell

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 23:26

Activist investor Carl Icahn said on Monday he was bowing out of an effort to block founder Michael Dell's proposed buyout of Dell Inc, determining "it would be almost impossible to win."