Market News
The Week Ahead: How Important Is China or The Dollar To Your Portfolio?
Forbes - 15 Aug 2015 14:49
The focus last week was on the devaluation on the Chinese Yuan that sent the global stock markets down sharply early last week and the outlook for China, as well as its currency dominated the focus of many analysts. Basi...
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Charter Stake, Hints At New Purchase
IBTimes - 15 Aug 2015 19:28
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said Friday it boosted its stake in cable-television operator Charter Communications Inc., and signaled it may have another large investment planned after agreeing to buy Precisio...
Google's Week In Review
Forbes - 15 Aug 2015 18:45
A is for Alphabet
Netflix-Weekend Review
Forbes - 15 Aug 2015 15:16
Interesting week for research
George Soros' Fund Sells Majority Of Shares In China Tech Companies Alibaba, Baidu
IBTimes - 15 Aug 2015 11:07
Billionaire financier George Soros' fund sold the majority of its stake in Chinese Internet giants Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Baidu Inc. in the second quarter, according to regulatory findings cited by media reports....
Ammunition for Shaking Up a Board
Wall Street Journal - 15 Aug 2015 05:43
Investors have new ammunition in the fight to place directors on company boards: improved financial performance.
KKR's Samson Resources Plans Chapter 11 Filing
Wall Street Journal - 15 Aug 2015 02:25
KKR's Samson Resources plans to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by mid-September after the energy firm finalized a restructuring plan with key creditors.
Trian Takes 7% Stake in Sysco
Wall Street Journal - 15 Aug 2015 02:06
Trian Fund Management disclosed a 7% stake in Sysco and said it wants a seat on the food distributor's board, claiming the company hasn't lived up to its potential.
IMF Says China's Yuan Isn't Undervalued, Despite Decline
Wall Street Journal - 15 Aug 2015 02:02
China's currency isn't undervalued despite this week's decline against the U.S. dollar, but the world's second-largest economy still needs to adopt a fully market-based exchange-rate system within three years, the Intern...