IBM earnings down, stock pops then falls
By Brian MacIver Despite declining net income and revenue, tech giant IBM Corp. reported late Monday a better-than-expected increase in adjusted earnings, causing its stock to jump more than 3 percent in after-hours trading before declining on Tuesday.
Buffone interview displays toughness and winning personality
By Sam Fiske Up until his final days, legendary Bears linebacker Doug Buffone related more to the hard-working people of Chicago than any type of celebrity. “We had more in common with the fan,“ Buffone said of he and his teammates in a phone interview with Medill Reports last Thursday. “We’d work our asses off, […]
VIDEO: The young and invincible seem to be thyroid cancer’s target
By Melissa Schenkman It is not the type of cancer that makes the cut when it comes to television public service announcements. But the number of healthy young adults getting diagnosed with thyroid cancer is rising.
Under Armour shares fall despite strong sales
By Ezra Kaplan Shares of Under Armour Inc. fell almost 5 percent as the company reported a 13 percent drop in net income and a 2015 outlook that fell short of Wall Street expectations.
10th Ward residents are still waiting for results
By Lizz Giordano One of the closest elections runoffs in recent Chicago history might not be decided even after all the ballots are tallied Tuesday. A fiercely fought campaign for 10th Ward alderman has ended up in court after both candidates filed for a recount with the Cook County Circuit Court. As of Monday, challenger […]