Investors

Private Equity

Thoma Bravo’s $34B Win Leaves PE Rivals Choking on Exhaust Fumes

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Private equity is stuck in a cycle of fewer exits, fewer returns, and fewer backers willing to sign up for new funds.

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Investments

Glass Lewis, ISS Grapple With Renewed Risk to Influencer Status

ISS, Glass Lewis face criticism from an oil giant engaged in a bitter proxy fight just as Congress renews scrutiny of advisory firms.

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Investments

Morgan Stanley Wants to Woo the Day-Trader Crowd

Morgan Stanley is doubling down on its pursuit of day traders with a fancy new, souped-up premium platform for retail investing.

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Personal Finance

As Wall Street Retreats, Retail Investors Buy the Dip

Wall Street’s panic cycle is retail investors’ opportunity cycle. In other words: the Redditors are at it again.

2 min read

Media & Entertainment

Can the Murdochs Hang on to News Corp?

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A recapitalization plan would end News Corp’s dual-class share structure, which gives the Murdoch family outsized control of the company.

2 min read

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Technology

Tech FOMO Can Hurt on the Comedown. Can the Cycle Be Broken?

Shiny new innovations draw in ambitious founders and investors, and then FOMO brings in everyone else, making the eventual fall harder.

4 min read
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Investments

Hindenburg Shorts Roblox, Claiming It Inflates User Numbers and Puts Children at Risk

Hindenburg reported that Roblox has been exaggerating its user base, losing money, and putting growth ahead of child safety.

2 min read

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