Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B) filed its second quarter 2014 13F form on August 14, 2014 with some major changes in its media holdings. The overall value of the Berkshire Hataway’s 13F portfolio was $107.58 billion which is higher than $105.77 billion in the previous quarter of 2014. Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), the cable TV…
Fannie Mae (FNMA) And Freddie Mac (FMCC): Pershing Square Capital Management LLC Files Case Against The US Government
William Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management LLC has filed a case against the U.S. Government accusing them of taking away all the profits of Federal National Mortgage Assctn Fnni Me (OTCBB:FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTCBB:FMCC) illegally. Pershing has filed this case in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Washington, D.C.) and…
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) and FedEx Corporation (FDX) Tighten Their Belts Against Chinese Courier Services
Boom in online retailing industry has opened up new gates for courier services in the country. It is a common sight to witness courier-delivering mailmen riding on three-wheel carts and electric bikes. Major American courier services including United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) and FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) are hardly visible in the streets. In addition to…
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)’s Latest Offering Fire Fails To Create A Spark
Latest in the line of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) products is its recently released smartphone named Fire which is impressive at first glance courtesy of its sleek looks, smart design and durable feel. In fact, owing to its black color and glass backing, it could well be taken as an Apple product but for its maker’s…
Cramer Sees Bargain On United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) In The Long Run
In one of the latest revelations, Jim Cramer turned back to high quality merchandise, especially towards the common household companies such as United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS). United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) is one of the primary targets in the merchandise industry, according to Cramer. United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) shares are trading $10 lower…
Tricolsan Drives Consumers Away From Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL)’s Total Brand
Angela Pollock, who teaches sociology in Knoxville, Tennessee, decided to give up on Total, a brand of Colgate-Palmolive Co (NYSE:CL) after having used it for the last 15 of her 57 years when she heard that it contained triclosan. Having read that this chemical is responsible for arresting growth and triggering carcinoma, she did not…
Paulson Bet on Allergan, Inc. (AGN)
According to the SEC filing dated August 15, 2018, John Paulson’s Paulson & Co. invested $948 million on Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) as of end of the second quarter 2014. According to the filing, Paulson bought 5.6 million shares of Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) in the second quarter. Argan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) is a multi-specialty health care company which is…
Cramer Disagree: Zoe’s Kitchen Inc (ZOES) Will Not Be Next Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)
In another exciting coverage about the growing food chain Zoe’s Kitchen Inc (NYSE:ZOES) and the speculations of it being the next Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG), Jim Cramer did a thorough comparison of the company with Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) when it had merely 100 stores. As mentioned by Jim Cramer, Zoe’s Kitchen Inc…
King Digital Entertainment Plc (KING) Struggle With Weakening Candy Crush
King Digital Entertainment PLC (NYSE:KING) is struggling to maintain its user activity for Candy Crush Saga with lower revenue and earnings stream for the second quarter of 2014. The company has lost over 25% share value after its second quarter financial results announcement on August 12, 2014 and the shares are trading near their 52-week…
Marks & Spencer Group Plc (MKS) Tightening Belts for Christmas Season
After a poor clothing sales in the holiday seasons, Marks and Spencer Group Plc (LON:MKS) is ready to put in everything they have in their clothing and food business for better results in the Christmas. It can be a bit overwhelming that the GM (General Merchandise) division has incurred losses in the last 12 quarters…