The Optimism Behind ETFs
As the old adage goes, there’s a time and a place for everything. And in the world of finance and investments it also rings true. Indeed, this is especially the…
Remembering the First Woman on the NYSE
Muriel Siebert, the first woman to have a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, has passed away from cancer. She was the founder and president of Muriel Siebert &…
New Adviser at Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz, the venture-capital firm in Silicon Valley, has recently added a new software veteran to its advisers’ list. Kenneth Coleman, 70, will provide advice, mentorship and introductions for Andreesen…
ValueAct Capital Invests $2 Billion in Microsoft
In recent hedge fund news, activist hedge fund ValueAct Capital just took a $2 billion investment in Microsoft. CEO Jeffrey Ubben announced the hedge fund industry investment news at a…
Technology Investors Look to Change Gun Usage
In response to the school shooting in Connecticut last December, a group of San Francisco Bay Area technology investors is taking action. They are backing a collection of startup companies…
Spot Prices of Precious Metals
Gold held steady in the Asian session, up 80 cents from its previous close. As well, according to a Triland Metals report, bets are on the escalation of gold prices.…
Hyland Software: Making Private Equity Work for Them
Many people in America today don’t understand how private equity works or the benefits it can offer to companies in distress. Hyland Software from Cleveland, Ohio is one company that…
ItsOn Inc. Gets Next Round of Venture Capital
ItsOn Inc. has just received a $15.5 million round of venture funding from Andreessen Horowitz. They have previously received funding from Verizon Communications, Vodafone Group Olc and Best Buy. Their…
Bloomberg Projects Amazing Year for IPO Industry
According to Bloomberg data, the IPO industry is set for an amazing year in 2012. Facebook Inc. and Yelp Inc. are both set to lead the largest year for any…
Fitch Rating Won’t Change Soon, Analysts Say
Fitch Ratings has let America know that there is little chance that the American rating will be influenced in the coming year by world events. A top analyst with the…