Another GTAT Exec Saw Apple Writing On The Wall And Cashed In
Article By:
Ernie Varitimos
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 11:17 AM EDT
Who can blame a company executive, a principal shareholder, for dumping his stock when he knows it’s only a matter of time that his company is going bust, when your major client decides not to do business with you?
Carl Icahn Tells Apple To "Repurchase A Lot More Stock And Sooner" To Hit $1.2 Trillion Market Cap
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 10:16 AM EDT
If Tim Cook once again listens to Uncle Carl and decides to splurge a lot more on buybacks, the company will need to issue a whole lot more bonds.
In this article: AAPL
Danger Zone: Oxford Industries
Article By:
David Trainer
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Monday, October 6, 2014 8:49 PM EDT
You can’t grow a company with declining cash flows and profits.
In this article: OXM
Ebay To Spin Off PayPal, Taking Carl Icahn's Advice
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Zacks Investment Research
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 3:42 PM EDT
Activist Icahn first demanded the push to unlock shareholder value. The spinoff is slated for 2015.
Is Citigroup The Dumbest Bank Ever?
Article By:
John Rubino
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:24 PM EDT
Already enshrined in the hall of banker cluelessness, Citigroup is back on the dance floor, stomping around to even more dangerous music.
In this article: C
It Pays To Globalize: Why Marketers Must Embrace Localization
Article By:
Shelly Palmer
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014 7:37 PM EDT
Look into the marketing plans of your investments: It pays to localize. Fortune 500 companies that stepped up translation budgets were 1.5 times more likely than their peers to report revenue growth. They were also twice as likely to show increased profits and 127% more likely to raise earnings.
Insider Trading Report: Notable Buys And Sales - September 14th, 2014
Article By:
Asif Suria
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Sunday, September 14, 2014 11:14 AM EDT
Insider buying increased last week with $35.47 million of stock bought compared to $22.81 million in the week prior. Selling more than quadrupled with $3.37 billion of stock sold last week compared to $725.84 million in the week prior.
Berkeley Vs. Big Soda
Article By:
Robert Reich
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Sunday, September 14, 2014 8:10 AM EDT
I was phoned the other night in the middle of dinner by, and asked to do a survey. I recognized a classic “push poll,” which is part of a paid political campaign. Clearly paid for by Coca Cola and PepsiCo.
Official Study: The SEC And Quid Pro Quo
Article By:
Larry Doyle
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014 1:35 AM EDT
“The findings of this study suggest that the SEC is influenced by considerations other than the merits of the case and raise questions regarding the effectiveness with which the agency plays its deterrence and compensation roles.”
Alibaba IPO Delayed To Address SEC Questions
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Peter George Psaras
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014 10:50 AM EDT
Bloomberg’s Leslie Picker reports on the delay in Alibaba’s IPO as the company will take more time to answer questions from the Securities and Exchange Commission. She speaks on “In The Loop.”
Amtrust Financial Services & The Karfunkle Family Foundation: An Unholy Alliance?
Article By:
Roddy Boyd
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014 3:30 AM EDT
Roddy Boyd takes an in depth look into the fascinating lives of the Karfunkel brothers, their financial empire and their philanthropic efforts. But behind the generosity, there are allegations of financial irregularities and wrongdoing.
The Rebirth Of Stakeholder Capitalism?
Article By:
Robert Reich
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Saturday, August 9, 2014 3:31 PM EDT
What is so special about Arthur T. Demoulas, the CEO of Market Basket? Mainly, his business model.
Fraud In A "Solar Farm" Penny Stock Scheme
Article By:
Global Economic Intersection
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 8:33 PM EDT
The SEC alleges that MSGI Technology Solutions and its CEO, J. Jeremy Barbera, defrauded investors. The company issued press releases falsely portraying MSGI as a successful renewable energy company. MSGI had no operations, customers, or revenue at the time.
In this article: MSGI
The Increasing Irrelevance Of Corporate Nationality
Article By:
Robert Reich
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Monday, July 28, 2014 1:05 PM EDT
“You shouldn’t get to call yourself an American company only when you want a handout from the American taxpayers,” said Obama, referring to American corporations acquiring foreign companies in order to become non-American and reduce their tax bill.
Insider Trading Report: Notable Buys And Sales
Article By:
Asif Suria
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Sunday, July 27, 2014 2:37 PM EDT
Insider buying increased significantly with insiders buying $88.99 million of stock. Most of this increase was driven by IPO related purchases. With earnings season in full swing other insider purchases remain muted. Selling also increased with insiders selling $549.37 million of stock.