Showing posts with label merger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label merger. Show all posts
Friday, June 30, 2023

The Haiku of Finance for 06/30/23

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Merger bet as art Long target and short buyer Hedging goes both ways
Tuesday, December 08, 2015

The Haiku of Finance for 12/08/15

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Spin-off or carve-out Either way unlocks value After merger fails
Monday, April 13, 2015

Financial Sarcasm Roundup for 04/13/15

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It is time once again to refresh the pile of sarcasm that I have built up since my last missive.  I just can't quit.  No one else in th...
Monday, April 15, 2013

Tax Day 2013 and Portfolio Limitations

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Filing one's income tax returns can be like getting your teeth cleaned.  It's inconvenient but necessary.  Like it or not, taxes ar...
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Molycorp Downgrade Shows Trouble From Neo Materials Acquisition

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I had a few positive things to say about Molycorp's acquisition of Neo Materials when I was a TREM12 panelist this past March .  The co...
Monday, May 28, 2012

Financial Sarcasm Roundup for 05/28/12

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It's Monday.  That means it's time for my extreme sarcasm about business activity.  U.S. markets were closed today due to Memorial ...
Thursday, March 15, 2012

The Haiku of Finance for 03/15/12

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Critical metals Ripe for consolidation Who will be bought out?
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Haiku of Finance for 03/13/12

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Rare earth trade complaint Rare earth deal pipeline growing Lots of rare earth news
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Haiku of Finance for 08/31/11

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Big phone merger blocked Ma Bell's plan in jeopardy Pay deal break-up fee?
Monday, June 27, 2011

Williams Fights Energy Transfer Equity For Southern Union

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Energy Transfer Equity's (ETE) bid for Southern Union (SUG) should have been a done deal when it was announced .  Some acquisition targe...
Friday, March 25, 2011

The Haiku of Finance for 03/25/11

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Southwest and AirTran Stock and cash merger will fly Cheap air fares take off

Schwab Buys optionsXpress In Bid For Discount Investors

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Sometimes it pays to pay even when you're used to chasing discounts.  Charles Schwab, one of America's leading discount brokerages,...