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U.S. SEC chairman pitches budget boost to Congress
SEC's Schapiro asks Congress for 18.5 percent budget boost* Says SEC needs money to implement Dodd-Frank* Says SEC will hire more economists, market experts
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The Webcam Reads Credit Cards!
As we evaluate investment opportunities, we like to dive deep into an entrepreneur's background and story... What did he study in school? What were his important life choices or challenges? When did he demonstrate courage? How did he come up with the need for creating the company? We typically spend the first 20 minutes of a one-hour pitch meeting asking questions that draw out personalities and motivations.
KKR, Chesapeake to Partner in Oil, Gas Investments
Private equity group KKR and Chesapeake Energy Corp have agreed to partner to invest in mineral and royalty interests in oil and gas assets in the United States.
Rusnano and VC fund to Invest $760mln, Boost Russian Drugs
Russian state technology firm Rusnano is teaming up with a U.S. venture fund in a deal to invest around $760 million in a number of U.S. healthcare technology companies, establish a manufacturing facility in Russia and bring new drugs to the Russian market.
Wall Street slips as China trims growth target
Stocks fell on M Stocks fell on Monday for the second straight session and the third in the last four trading days, led lower by basic materials shares afterChina trimmed its growth target for 2012.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Profit
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Net income for the 2011 fourth quarter was $33.9 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared to net income of$12.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2011 was negatively impacted by $0.01 per diluted share related to changes in fair value of derivatives, compared to a favorable impact on net inco...