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December 18, 2015 Energy: Christmas Comes Early for the Solar Industry
After securing an extension of the investment tax credit, things are looking awfully bright for the solar industry. Plus, Federal Reserve Interest Rate hikes, lifting oil export ban, and more troubled oil producers, oh my!
20 min
December 18, 2015 Healthcare: Is M&A The New R&D?
There were a record number of healthcare deals in 2015. Here are some of our favorites.
16 min
December 15, 2015 Consumer Goods: Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden Join Forces to Create a Massive Portfolio of Household Brands
M&A activity continues to pick up in the consumer goods sector with this $15 billion deal.
21 min
December 15, 2015 Consumer Goods: Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden Join Forces to Create a Massive Portfolio of Household
M&A activity continues to pick up in the consumer goods sector with this $15 billion deal.
18 min
December 14, 2015 Financials: Procrastinating Gift Buyers, Rejoice! 4 Book Ideas for the Holiday Season
Knowledge is a gift that will last forever. Here are four of our favorite investing books for you to read or give to a loved one.
15 min
December 14, 2015 Financials: Procrastinating Gift Buyers, Rejoice! 4 Book Ideas for the Holiday Season
Knowledge is a gift that will last forever. Here are four of our favorite investing books for you to read or give to a loved one.
12 min
December 11, 2015 Tech: M&A Chatter – Don’t Believe the Hype
GoPro jumped this week after one analyst suggested Apple scoop it up with some of the cash it has sitting around. What should investors make of this news and M&A chatter in general?
21 min
December 11, 2015 Energy: What’s Been Happening in the Energy World this Past Week
This week’s OPEC meetings ended with shockingly few changes or agreements, Kinder Morgan dramatically cut its dividend, and two of the world’s biggest chemical companies are merging in a way that may or may not set off regulatory alarm bells.
21 min
December 11, 2015 Tech: M&A Chatter – Don’t Believe the Hype
GoPro jumped this week after one analyst suggested Apple scoop it up with some of the cash it has sitting around. What should investors make of this news and M&A chatter in general?
18 min
December 11, 2015 Energy: What’s Been Happening in the Energy World this Past Week
This week’s OPEC meetings ended with shockingly few changes or agreements, Kinder Morgan dramatically cut its dividend, and two of the world’s biggest chemical companies are merging in a way that may or may not set off regulatory alarm bells.
18 min

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