Much of the turmoil that shook the world’s capital markets in 2007-2009 can be traced back to the assigning of high ratings to synthetic collateralized debt obligations (SCDOs). On Friday, U.S.-based rating agency Standard & Poor stated it has settled… Read More ›
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Baupost Group led investors reap in $170 million in profits
Analysts opine SCANA will face heightened regulatory scrutiny over its decision to sell its stake in the upcoming nuclear power plants in South Carolina and Georgia. According to three sources familiar with the matter at hand, hedge funds led by… Read More ›
Eddie Bauer exploring strategic alternatives, including sale: sources
The retail sector has been ravaged by changing consumer taste and a boom in internet shopping. On Friday, U.S. outdoor gear and outerwear retailer Eddie Bauer LLC, which is trying to struggling to manage its debts, hired investment banks to… Read More ›