Air Methods Acquired by American Securities in $2.5 Billion Deal
Last week, news broke that Air Methods, a provider of emergency air medical services was being acquired by American Securities in a $2.5 billion deal.
With VSiN, Sports Gambling Gains Legitimacy
Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger is hedging his bets on sports gambling, lending a new notch of legitimacy to a hobby previously considered more dubious than sound.
Why Chuck Woolery Left Game Shows Behind
Chuck Woolery, a former game show host, now hosts a right-wing podcast called “Blunt Force Truth.”
How Regulation is Culling Investment Bank Analysts
In their efforts to clean up corruption, regulations are squeezing out analysts from investment banks -- making quality research more expensive to obtain.
Computer-Based Hedge Funds Make ‘Top Performers’ List
According to an article in the Financial Times, computer-driven hedge funds have, for the first time ever, joined their human counterparts as top-performers in the industry. Their admittance to the list of top 20 best performers is an exciting and somewhat startling indication of the challenges technology will pose to traditional, human investing.
Why Sands Bros. sold Viactiv to Adare Pharmaceuticals
Sold by Sands Bros. & Genesis Merchant Partners Last month, Sands Bros. Asset Management and Genesis Merchant Partners sold the #1 doctor-recommended calcium chew to Adare Pharmaceuticals. Sands Bros believes that Viactiv is a high-quality brand with distribution across many retailers, but the sale of Viactiv to Adare will help maximize growth. Sands Bros. [...]
Post-recession homeownership—and why it’s growing slowly
Homeownership rates vs. renting rates Since 2004, homeownership has been on the decline. Efforts to get more Americans to buy a home led to a peak in ownership of more than 69 percent in the second of quarter of '04. Bill Clinton's "National Homeownership Strategy" and George W. Bush's continued support led to the [...]
The Trouble with ‘Entrepreneurship Porn’
‘Entrepreneurship porn’ portrays stories of highly successful founders that can do more harm than good. It can lead to expectations that are realistically beyond reach, ultimately setting entrepreneurs up for failure.
What Businesses Can Learn From the Green Hornet
The underappreciated action hero can teach us a lot about how to succeed.
The Controversial History of Film Colorization
Is film art, or entertainment? The answer’s not exactly black and white.