Most companies on a calendar fiscal year have released proxy statements over the past month. In addition to annual reports, intelligent investors must pay close attention to proxy statements to determine the company’s philosophy on executive compensation. Nearly every compensation ...

Exxon Mobil has agreed to acquire XTO Energy in a $31 billion all stock deal which values XTO at a 25% premium to Friday’s closing price. According to a Wall Street Journal article, Exxon’s move may send a bullish signal ...