Now, Workday is a full-blown enterprise resource planning (ERP) operator, providing must-have functions like human resources, payroll and financials.

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With respect to Carrefour, rumors are circulating that the French hypermarket operator is in discussions with China Resources Enterprise about selling its China operations.

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Am I the only operator who believes General Motors is worth more than 3.5 times enterprise value?

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