Definitions and Basics. Definition: Market failure, from Answers.com An economic term that encompasses a situation where, in any given market, the quantity of a product demanded by consumers does not equate to the quantity supplied by suppliers.
MarketWatch News on NUVA. 1  Nasdaq traverses uncharted territory, S&P 500 holds the range top. 2  NuVasive stock price target raised to $74 from $55 at J.P. Morgan. 3  NuVasive upgraded to overweight from neutral at J.P. Morgan.  U.S. benchmarks digest Brexit-fueled whipsaw, S&P 500 tops near major resistance.
Teva signed a definitive agreement to acquire Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) in a transaction valued at $40.5 billion. Under the agreement, Allergan will receive $33.75 billion in cash and a 10% stake in Teva, valued at $6.75 billion.