I debated Ben Thompson recently on a podcast about my Forbes post last week that Tim Cook had wasted $100 billion in the last two years on buybacks and dividends. read »
Uber is the start-up that can be accused of recommending a million dollar smear campaign against a female journalist one week, and seal a billion dollar funding round the next. The company bears all the hallmarks of a disruptive start-up, using technology to exploit a gap in the market and scaling so quickly that it is now operating in 250 cities across 51 countries, backed by the likes of Google Ventures, and Fidelity Investments. read »
If Jana Partners and Oil States International spinoff Civeo now have a standstill in place, Greenlights David Einhorn has settled none of his differences with the Houston-based company. read »
Arrangers for C&J Energy Services late yesterday postponed syndication of the issuer’s M&A loan, citing market conditions, sources said. The company’s merger with a unit of Nabors Industries isn’t expected to close until early 2015. read »
A lawsuit over Pirate's Booty snacks collapses as defense lawyers probe into the tactics of plaintiff firms. read »
Oil’s recent skid has caused turmoil in the energy sector, which has already been roundly pummeled in 2014 amid global economic concerns and a spike in U.S. shale production. read »
GenXers are turning 50; it’s time for a retirement plan. read »
Balancing the need for an “authentic voice” on social media with the constraints of working in a regulated industry. read »
Retailers will do anything to get your business and keep it this holiday season. Some ploys are pretty obvious, while others sneak up on you because the terms are not clearly disclosed. Here are some red flags from Andrea Woroch, a consumer savings expert: 1. Store card discounts. You may be tempted to take [...] read »