U.S. Stocks Wobbling Amid Mixed Corporate Earnings
U.S. stocks were wavering early Tuesday as investors assessed a mixed batch of corporate earnings results.
Goldman Sachs Embraces Banking’s Bland Side: Lending Money
The investment bank, seeking growth beyond its elite Wall Street turf, is moving to finance corporate takeovers, lend against mansions and make personal loans for things such as kitchen remodels.
When Bank CEO Went to Bat for an In-Law, a Powerful Client Cried Foul
Jes Staley, chief executive of Barclays, angered client KKR when he interceded for his brother-in-law with potential investors, after KKR’s purchase of the family business went sour.
Buffett’s Berkshire Pressed to Disclose Political Spending
Shareholder advisory firms are recommending that shareholders of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway approve a resolution asking for a twice-yearly report on the company’s political contributions and expenditures.
President’s Adviser Jared Kushner Didn’t Disclose Startup Stake
Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and senior adviser, didn’t identify on his government financial disclosure form that he is currently a part-owner of a real-estate finance startup and has a number of loans from banks on properties he co-owns, according to securities filings. 172
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Osaka Bets That It Can Become a Gambling Mecca in Japan
The city of Osaka is wagering that it can become a gambling mecca in Japan, but hurdles remain, including final government approval, local opposition and competition from Macau and Singapore.
Why Investors Will Watch TV Battle Between Macron, Le Pen
Investors will be watching the French presidential debate Wednesday to see if Marine Le Pen can dent the solid lead by Emmanuel Macron and change how investors should be positioned ahead of the vote.
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