private equity
Whether it's a bull or a bear market is still up for debate, with the economy still in a recession. What is not up for debate is whether the investing community cares what Warren Buffett is saying...
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The stock market doesn’t seem to care what day of the week that rumors turn into stock moves, but Fridays are often a very ripe time for good old-fashioned buyout rumors. The market lingo has...
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Online marketplace eBay is reportedly near an agreement to shed its classified ad business. The expected buyer is Norway's Adevinta, Europe's largest online classified ad seller.
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Walmart has confirmed that it the company will restart discussions with potential buyers for its U.K. Asda grocery chain.
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If people have to eat and drink whether there is a COVID-19 pandemic or not, Instacart has what may be a perfect business model. This has become the top online grocery play out there for same-day...
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Speculators love chasing tales from the rumor mill. After all, buyouts and mergers can translate to quick profits. They can also translate to big losses. The rumor mill from Tuesday included big...
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Chesapeake stock has jumped, even after a private equity firm dumped its stake. Can rising crude oil prices save the company from bankruptcy?
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It would be easy to interpret a SPAC IPO during a recession as some form of speculation gone wild. There is another side of that view that should also be considered.
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Asset manager Blackstone Group reported earnings Thursday morning that were slightly below the consensus estimate. The company also reported a strong cash position as it navigates the COVID-19...
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Private equity firm Sycamore Partners has filed suit to nullify its agreement to acquire a controlling stake in the Victoria's Secret brand from L Brands.
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Investors love following the moves and advice of Warren Buffett. Now you can see exactly why he bought millions of shares in Kroger, and why he may buy more or why he may want to acquire the whole...
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Energy pipeline operator Tallgrass Energy Partners has agreed to be acquired by affiliates of Blackstone for about $4 billion in cash.
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When reports of a go-private transaction are announced by media outlets, it usually sends shares of the underlying company higher. That has definitely been the case when it comes to Walgreens Boots...
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It's one thing to think that there is a value investor's dream awaiting in the shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance. It's another thing to consider that a member of the Dow Jones industrial average...
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If bank earnings are not a good enough story on a strong day, imagine the reaction to news reports that Warren Buffett wants to buy or increase a stake in a company.
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