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Winning Managers Weigh In
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 09:00
The heads of the four best fund families reflect on a pivotal year--and look ahead.
Macy's Could Have 50% Upside in a Sale
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 09:01
Investors have many ways to win with the beleaguered retailer, including a takeover and real estate spinoff.
The Barrick Dilemma
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 08:41
Mining giant Barrick Gold is scheduled to report earnings this week--and it probably won't matter one lick.
China Tells India To Stay Off Its Indian Ocean 'Colony,' Sri Lanka
Forbes - 11 Feb 2017 22:28
After claiming South China Sea to be its own sea, telling America to stay off its islands, China is reaching for the Indian Ocean, telling India to stay off its own colony, Sri Lanka.
How to Invest With Ackman, Loeb, and Einhorn at a Discount
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 08:55
Publicly traded closed-end funds and reinsurance companies offer a chance for individuals to invest with high-profile hedge fund managers like Dan Loeb, Bill Ackman and David Einhorn.
A New Era of Sustainable Investing Emerges
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 07:56
The political backdrop could be good for funds that use environmental, social, and governance criteria.
The Aging Market's Meltup Continues
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 08:25
The bull market has gone 84 sessions without a daily decline of 1% or more. How long can that last, given Washington's chaos?
Shares of Norway's Orkla Look Tempting
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 08:24
The undervalued consumer-products outfit is expanding, while looking for ways to trim costs.
Morgan Stanley Advisor Preps Portfolios for Volatility
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 07:39
Leading Morgan Stanley advisor Robin Krasny also favors cheap foreign stocks and floating-rate bonds.
Feds: Chinese nationals made $29M off Dreamworks tip
New York Post - 11 Feb 2017 07:19
Federal regulators on Friday froze the assets of five Chinese nationals suspected of pocketing $29 million after getting tipped that DreamWorks Animation was about to be bought by Comcast. The five are suspected of tradi...
MAPPED: The most valuable brand in each country
Business Insider - 11 Feb 2017 18:00
AP The world’s most valuable brand is owned by a company that you likely interact with every day. In fact, you may have even gotten to this web page using it. That brand is Google – and it dominates the internet with...
What tax documents do I need?
USA Today - 11 Feb 2017 17:02
Here's a list of the most common types of documentation Americans need to file their tax returns.
Magical Mystery Tax Plan
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 08:26
While tax reform is definitely coming, a final bill is still a long way off, and a 2017 effective date is looking less likely.
Panama raids homes of law firm partners in Brazil bribe case
Miami Herald - 11 Feb 2017 04:01
Panamanian anti-corruption prosecutors have searched the homes of the partners of a law firm accused of setting up offshore accounts that allowed a Brazilian construction company to funnel bribes to …
Indian tribe plans to build casino in Georgia
Miami Herald - 11 Feb 2017 18:43
An Oklahoma Indian tribe wants to return to its ancestral Georgia home, and bring a casino with it. It's the latest twist in the effort to legalize gaming in Georgia. …
Hillary Clinton was among the 'least surprised' that Trump won the election
Business Insider - 11 Feb 2017 16:42
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may have been the least surprised person in her campaign when President Trump defeated her for the White House, a top aide said. Jennifer Palmieri, ...
'Dumb money' and other myths about corporate venture capital
Venture Beat - 11 Feb 2017 16:03
GUEST: After almost a decade in corporate venture capital, I've concluded that my world is highly misunderstood in the venture and startup ecosystem. CVC is a large and growing player in the venture industry. According t...
A $200 billion investor just made 'a special decision,' and it highlights a huge risk in the stock market
Business Insider - 11 Feb 2017 16:01
Fortune Sebastien Page has crisscrossed the US during his more than 20-year career in investing and risk management. After working for Boston-based State Street Associates as a senior managing director and head of the po...
Who Got Rich This Week? Jose Cuervo IPO Mints New Mexican Tequila Billionaire Fortune
Forbes - 11 Feb 2017 16:00
The father and son at the helm of the 250-year old distillery maker benefited from an IPO for tequila giant Jose Cuervo.
Governor uses broad definition to claim $2B in cuts, savings
Miami Herald - 11 Feb 2017 15:58
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf promised $2 billion in cuts and savings in his new proposal to fix Pennsylvania state government's deficit-riddled finances, but his definition of cuts and savings is …
Ohio governor works to erase state's 'Rust Belt' label
Miami Herald - 11 Feb 2017 15:42
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has a pet peeve: the use of the term "Rust Belt" to describe his state. The Republican governor has made it his mission to send the …
A look at taxes imposed by Obama's health care law
Miami Herald - 11 Feb 2017 15:25
A look at the $1.1 trillion in taxes over 10 years imposed by former President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. The revenue helped pay for the law's expansion of coverage …