Latest News on private equities market

Merged PSA and Fiat would retain all brands: Tavares

Peugeot maker PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler would retain all of their car brands if their planned $50 billion merger goes ahead, the would-be chief executive of the combined group said on Friday.



5 years ago

Wall Street Weekahead: Small-cap shares poised to benefit from shift to value

Beleaguered shares of small U.S. companies are set for a bump in performance as value stocks have risen, market analysts say, but small caps could quickly fade again with an economic setback.



5 years ago

Elon Musk gloats to hedge fund adversary over Tesla surge, calling David Einhorn 'Mr. Unicorn'

In a letter that addresses himself as "Treelon," Musk points out the losses that Greenlight has suffered due to its Tesla short.

5 years ago

White House says tariff could be removed if U.S.-China trade deal reached

Tariffs could be lifted amid the U.S.-China trade deal if an agreement is reached, a White House spokeswoman said on Friday, citing optimism about a final pact but giving no further details.



5 years ago

Value stocks get an endorsement from a long-time hedge fund skeptic

AQR Capital founder Cliff Asness says it's time to "sin" a little — and by that he means increase allocation toward value stocks.

5 years ago

U.S. company directors compensated more than ever, but now risk backlash

The average annual compensation for non-executive directors at S&P 500 companies rose 2 percent to $304,856 last year, topping $300,000 for the first time and 43 percent higher than it was 10 years ago, according to a new report released by executive headhunters Spencer Stuart.



5 years ago

Facebook, Alphabet are the most likely tech giants to face antitrust action next year, Cowen says

State probes into Google and Facebook "could be viewed as political grandstanding. We think that would be a mistake," the analysts wrote.

5 years ago

Total says to avoid fuel shortage as strike escalates at Feyzin refinery

French energy major Total said on Friday it was taking measures to avoid fuel and other products shortages after striking workers blocked distribution from its 110,000 barrels-per-day Feyzin refinery.



5 years ago

S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as trade-fueled rally pauses

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes opened slightly lower on Friday after a record run this week fueled by rising hopes of a U.S.-China trade truce and an upbeat corporate earnings season.



5 years ago

Even Facebook’s Libra can’t escape the fintech establishment

FastCompany | Howard Yu and Jialu Shan | Nov 6, 2019 Despite Facebook’s reach, IMD professor Howard Yu and research fellow Jialu Shan break down how its Libra digital currency is no match for legacy financial institutions. To understand the impact of Visa’s and Mastercard’s withdrawal to Libra is to understand their enormous influence in

5 years ago

EasyJet, Jet2.com buy Thomas Cook's UK airport slots

British budget airlines easyJet and Jet2.com have bought the take-off and landing slots of failed travel company Thomas Cook at London Gatwick and Manchester airports, respectively.



5 years ago

Value stocks have 'never been this cheap,' Bank of America says

Value stocks, those with stable fundamentals and subpar valuations, haven't been this cheap since the financial crisis, according to Bank of America.

5 years ago

How to avoid a big tax penalty on your retirement savings

The IRS requires savers to make withdrawals from their retirement accounts starting at 70½. What you need to know.

5 years ago
5 years ago

For military spouses, entrepreneurship may be the answer. Here are 5 tips to make it work

Holding a steady job may be tough if you are married to a member of the military. Starting your own business may be the answer.

5 years ago