19
Apr
By Rupert Hargreaves
Analysts at Barclays attracted plenty of criticism at the beginning of February when they published a research note claiming that so-called “animal spirits” were now in control of investors... read more
21
Oct
By Guest Post
I have sent the following letter to all members of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate... read more
13
Jan
By Mark Melin
As the Greek Syriza opposition party continues to lead in public opinion polls, banks and brokerage firms with SWAPs insurance exposure and currency trading issues relative to a "Grexit"... read more
14
Nov
By Rupert Hargreaves
Stephen Mandel's Lone Pine Capital entered the second half of 2018 on a high note. According to the firm's second quarter and first half letter to investors, a copy... read more
23
Jan
By VW Staff
Bloomberg says that Warren Buffet-owned Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B) is being examined by the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to assess whether the company, which has the world’s... read more
29
Aug
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US markets will be closed next Monday, September 1st, to commemorate Labor Day. While there are holidays where you’ll find some US markets open and others closed (eg Veteran’s... read more
03
Nov
By Mark Melin
When former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke shocked the general public with news he could not refinance his mortgage, it seems he might not be alone. Numerous borrowers... read more
11
Nov
By Rupert Hargreaves
Baupost Group, the hedge fund managed by acclaimed value investor Seth Klarman, has sold the rest of its Alliance One International Inc. according to the fund's Schedule 13G filed with the SEC.
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24
Sep
By VW Staff
Market Levels
* US: Dow Futures: 13454.00 (-0.34%), S&P 500 Futures: 1446.00 (-0.41%), NASDAQ Futures: 2835.50 (-0.60%)
* Europe: CAC: 3489.85 (-1.16%), DAX: 7394.88 (-0.77%), FTSE: 5820.59 (-0.55%).
* Asia-Pacific: Australia: 4385.50... read more
05
Jun
By Mark Melin
The U.S. Federal Reserve will not initially cooperate with a subpoena issued by a Congressional committee, a letter from Fed Chair Janet Yellen dated June 4 said. The letter,... read more
