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Banks earnings preview

breakingviews — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:05:53 +0000

Bank earnings season is about to kick off, with Goldman Sachs reporting on Tuesday. Antony Currie outlines what to expect.

Michael Jackson Inc

breakingviews — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:33:45 +0000

Sad as it may sound, Michael Jackson may be worth more dead than he was alive. The sooner his image is cleaned up, the faster Michael Jackson Inc can take off. Rob Cox explains.

Boston Globe

breakingviews — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:16:38 +0000

The New York Times is reportedly seeking bids for the Boston Globe. It snubbed vanity buyers for offering low-ball bids three years ago. Now it’s likely to get far less. Rob Cyran explains.

Vanity Fair

breakingviews — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:08:54 +0000

Vanity Fair’s annual ranking of the powerful includes token financiers. But it’s hard to decipher how their influence is assessed. Lauren Silva explains.

Fall job cuts

breakingviews — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:26:51 +0000

How bad could the job cuts get on Wall Street? The experience of the early 1970s suggests lots of pain to come - for both the industry and New York City. Rob Cyran explains.

What’s the best way to count Olympic medals?

breakingviews — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:53:49 +0000

What’s the best way to count Olympic medals? Wall Street league tables might provide a guide. Lauren Silva explains.

Is the financials’ recent rally over?

breakingviews — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:18:23 +0000

Financial firms’ month-long rally might have come to an end on Tuesday. Antony Currie explains why.

Why is Merrill Lynch’s earnings call delayed?

breakingviews — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:39:56 +0000

Why is Merrill Lynch postponing its earnings call to after the market closes? A simple scheduling conflict, apparently. But the move may delay bank analysts escaping early for the weekend.

Anyone for a Hummer?

breakingviews — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:32:34 +0000

General Motors is considering selling its gas-guzzling Hummer brand. But with high petrol prices scaring customers off in droves, who would want to buy it? Antony Currie ponders Hummer’s shrinking fan base.

Ralph Cioffi’s business card

breakingviews — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:03:18 +0000

What price Ralph Cioffi’s business card? Breakingviews.com has one, pre-dating the ex-Bear Stearns staffer’s ill-fated foray into hedge funds. Antony Currie tries – and fails - to remember how it came into his possession.

Are bankers trading pinstripes for tweeds?

breakingviews — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:26:41 +0000

It’s that time in the cycle when those who’ve made their mark on Wall Street find respite outside the rat-race, US Editor Rob Cox remarks.

Who will investment banks fire?

breakingviews — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:10:00 +0000

Who do you fire when investment banks face tough times? Vice presidents have the most vulnerable position in the bank hierarchy, Lauren Silva explains.

Investment bank pay rationale holds little water

breakingviews — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:48:32 +0000

Lehman Brothers lost $2.8bn last quarter. Naturally, total compensation went up. The excuse that investment banks need to pay up to retain star performers is looking more threadbare than ever.

What do buyers want from Apple’s new iPhone?

breakingviews — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:48:35 +0000

Apple’s expected to unveil its new iPhone this week. It’s going to take a lot to impress would-be buyers. What do they want? Breakingviews goes on location to Apple’s store on Fifth Avenue to find out.

Anyone for musical beers?

breakingviews — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:44:57 +0000

Anyone for musical beers? Breakingviews’ US Editor Rob Cox illustrates the latest dance in global beer consolidation.