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Blackstone’s earnings soar as it exits investments
By Greg Roumeliotis (Reuters) – Blackstone Group LP , the world’s largest alternative asset manager, reported a 28 percent rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday as its real estate, private equity, credit and hedge fund units successfully sold assets. Blackstone sold some $6 billion (3.9 billion pounds) worth of assets in the quarter as buoyant financing markets and a rise in asset values offered an attractive window of opportunity to exit investments, many of which are held for several years. … Continue reading
Cramer on the State of Business Journalism Today
Editor’s note: The following are keynote remarks delivered by Jim Cramer to the Society of American Business Editors and Writers at its 50th anniversary conference this weekend. The subject: the state of business journalism today Continue reading
Occidental Petroleum’s Stock Is on Sale — But Not for Long
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — At the end of my last energy-company-related article, I wrote the following: “Meanwhile, if you want to catch the next HES-style energy opportunity, our own Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link like Occidental Petroleum, which pays a delectable 3.28% current yield-to-price and trades at slightly more than 10 times forward (one-year) earnings.” This is the kind of compelling investment theme that deserves our careful consideration. With a company like OXY, we have an opportunity to “catch a wave” before all the other stock “surfers” know the underlying potential of the “wave” and how rewarding a “ride” lies ahead. This is no April Fool’s Day story and that’s why I wanted to circle back to OXY and explain why I own it and want to buy more shares Continue reading
News Summary: Stocks gain on earnings; Nike soars
BUYING THE DIPS: Stocks bounced back from a slump Thursday as investors took the opportunity to add to their holdings. Strong corporate earnings also boosted the market.JUST DO IT: Nike’s stock hit an … Continue reading
Bruce Springsteen Shares Stage With Boy
An Aussie boy enjoys the limelight when he is given the opportunity to share the stage with The Boss. Continue reading
Syria risks "dissolution", U.N. chief says
GENEVA (Reuters) – Syria will fall apart if its government and rebels keep fighting instead of seeking a negotiated peace, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday. He said the situation in Syria was deteriorating by the day after almost two years of conflict in which 70,000 people have died, but there was now a slim chance for peace talks Continue reading
Facebook’s CFO: ‘We Became a Mobile Company in 2012′
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings beat Wall Street’s estimates, helped by ad revenue on mobile devices such as smartphones. In a phone interview with TheStreet, Chief Financial Officer David Ebersman said that “2012 was the year Facebook became a mobile company. Mobile provides a huge opportunity for Facebook, and we’re working to make sure our ad products work well on mobile.” Mobile revenue represented 23% of advertising sales in the fourth quarter, up from 14% in the third quarter Continue reading
Should Recent Insider Selling on VRTX, DOV, MWV and PBY Matter to You?
LONDON–(Marketwire – Dec 21, 2012) – Wall Street Active pro-traders will be assisting investors today on VRTX, DOV, MWV and PBY, and provide insight based on their extensive experience so that you can boost your stock portfolio on the short-term or the long-term. If you are a shareholder in any of these companies do not miss this once in a life time opportunity, as our trading experts can show how to turn $5,000 into $35,000. Continue reading
Should Recent Insider Selling on A, RRC, PCL and DDS Matter to You?
LONDON–(Marketwire – Dec 21, 2012) – Wall Street Active pro-traders will be assisting investors today on A, RRC, PCL and DDS, and provide insight based on their extensive experience so that you can boost your stock portfolio on the short-term or the long-term. If you are a shareholder in any of these companies do not miss this once in a life time opportunity, as our trading experts can show how to turn $5,000 into $35,000. Continue reading
Should Recent Insider Selling on BRCD, EAT, WRC and ARE Matter to You?
LONDON–(Marketwire – Dec 21, 2012) – Wall Street Active pro-traders will be assisting investors today on BRCD, EAT, WRC and ARE, and provide insight based on their extensive experience so that you can boost your stock portfolio on the short-term or the long-term. Continue reading
