The deal is fantastic news for both companies. The combination will create a company capable of thriving in today's global market.

Tech is a great place to be at the moment. Merger and acquisition activity and good company earnings make it a sector you have to be in.

High oil prices hit American consumers more sharply than Europeans. I am concerned that companies will start coming out with more warnings about the effect of oil on earnings.

The decline in oil is helping the market. People seem to want to close their annual books fully invested. There are more reasons to buy than not.

This has not been confirmed by the company, but it should be good news for the share price.

This isn't monumental news. But anything that helps GM's cost of funding is a good thing for the company.