When it comes to retirement savings, many Americans seem to be "winging it" -- or heading for retirement without a realistic plan of how to fund it.Or so suggests a recent survey by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.

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Edison SpA (EDN.MI), a leading Italian energy company in which Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) is the majority shareholder, Monday said its first-half net loss narrowed thanks to the positive performance in the exploration and production operations, although margins remain weak for natural gas

Coca-Cola Co. (KO) will reorganize its operating structure around three major businesses, starting Jan. 1, in an effort to better address the changing demands of its marketplace.

Shareholders approved Bank Zachodni WBK SA's (BZW.WA) takeover of smaller rival Kredyt Bank SA (KRB.WA) that will create Poland's third-largest bank by assets, to be controlled by Spain's Banco Santander SA (SAN.MC), BZ WBK and Kredyt Bank said Monday.

The following is a summary of analysts' forecasts for Societe Generale SA (GLE.FR) second-quarter results, based on a poll of five analysts conducted by Dow Jones Newswires (figures in million euros and target price in euro, according to IFRS).

Apple Inc. (AAPL) said downloads of its new operating system, Mountain Lion, have exceeded 3 million in four days, making it the most successful operating release in the consumer electronics giant's history.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.'s (MSO) second-quarter loss unexpectedly narrowed on lower costs, but the company retreated from hopes for profitability this year because of its large, heeling publishing arm.

Franklin Resources Inc.'s (BEN) fiscal third-quarter earnings slipped 9.5% as the mutual-fund company saw declining revenue from its investment management and sales and distribution segments, along with a smaller pool of assets under management.