| Buffett Buys Burlington, Does 50-1 Split at Berkshire Edward Harrison submits:Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) has been making some very significant moves of late. Selling of Moody’s (MCO) shares is one. But, the latest is sure to cause a stir amongst Buffett watchers because he is definitely making some “bets” on economic recovery with his purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI). It is unclear as yet what precipitated the share split (Hat tip Roula). From Business Wire:Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Wright Express Corporation Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript Wright Express Corporation (WXS)Q4 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 10, 2010 10:00 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
US Airways, UAL Resume Talks: Downside to Industry Consolidation Zacks.com submits: Yet another round of talks between US Airways (LCC) and UAL Corp.'s (UAUA) United Airlines has been announced, as reported by New York Times.The talks about merger between the two carriers first started in May 2000, but the deal was nixed by regulators and labor unions. Talks commenced again in April 2008. Now the talks have resurfaced again after the successful merger of Delta Airlines (DAL) and Northwest Airlines. CEOs of both the carriers are in favor of the deal and are of the view that the resulting entity will provide competition to Delta.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
US Airways Group, Inc. Q2 2010 Earnings Call Transcript US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC)Q2 2010 Earnings CallJuly 22, 2010 01:30 pm ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Taxpayers Will Break Even on GM Bailout if Shares Hit $134 The Business Insider submits: Could the taxpayer end up doing okay on its controversial investment in automaker GM? The restructured company's IPO is in process, and should GM shares achieve a price of $134 per share then the taxpayer will break even according to the special inspector general of the government's bailout programs.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |