THE D100 BOARDROOM LEADERS FOR 2009
October 14, 2009 by Directorship Editors
President Barack Obama and his team top our third-annual list of the Directorship 100, the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community.
October 14, 2009 by Directorship Editors
President Barack Obama and his team top our third-annual list of the Directorship 100, the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community.
Forbes’ Richest Find Their Funds Depleted
October 1, 2009
For the fifth time in nearly 30 years, The Forbes 400 saw their combined worth decline in the past 12 months.
October 1, 2009
For the fifth time in nearly 30 years, The Forbes 400 saw their combined worth decline in the past 12 months.
Former Gen Re VP Sentenced to Two Years’ Probation
September 16, 2009
Richard Napier was also fined $10,000 by a federal judge in Hartford and ordered to perform 400 hours of community service over the two years.
September 16, 2009
Richard Napier was also fined $10,000 by a federal judge in Hartford and ordered to perform 400 hours of community service over the two years.
Former Gen Re Executive to be Sentenced Tomorrow
September 14, 2009
Richard Napier will be sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Hartford. Napier pleaded guilty in 2005 to conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
September 14, 2009
Richard Napier will be sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Hartford. Napier pleaded guilty in 2005 to conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
Is Buffett Needed for Kraft’s Cadbury Bid?
September 11, 2009
Warren Buffett may not need to serve as a bargaining chip as Kraft Foods seeks to buy Cadbury.
September 11, 2009
Warren Buffett may not need to serve as a bargaining chip as Kraft Foods seeks to buy Cadbury.
Berkshire Hathaway Sells 794,388 Moody’s Shares
September 4, 2009
Buffett has weathered criticism in the past year for his stake in Moody's, which owns Moody's Investors Service, one of the ratings agencies that has been criticized for the top grades it issued to mortgage-backed securities that later underperformed.
September 4, 2009
Buffett has weathered criticism in the past year for his stake in Moody's, which owns Moody's Investors Service, one of the ratings agencies that has been criticized for the top grades it issued to mortgage-backed securities that later underperformed.
Berkshire, Leucadia Move in for Capmark Deal
September 3, 2009
Capmark reported a $1.6 billion second-quarter loss and said the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. intends to order the company to bolster capital and liquidity
September 3, 2009
Capmark reported a $1.6 billion second-quarter loss and said the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. intends to order the company to bolster capital and liquidity
Buffett Ups Stake in BYD
September 1, 2009
Warren Buffett is set to boost his investment fund's stake in a Chinese electric car maker.
September 1, 2009
Warren Buffett is set to boost his investment fund's stake in a Chinese electric car maker.
Buffett: U.S. Now on a Slow Path to Recovery
August 19, 2009
The Oracle of Omaha raises concern on the size of the U.S. deficit.
August 19, 2009
The Oracle of Omaha raises concern on the size of the U.S. deficit.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Executive Pay
August 17, 2009
The Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on executive bonuses, possibly resulting in stronger restrictions on excessive pay practices.
August 17, 2009
The Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on executive bonuses, possibly resulting in stronger restrictions on excessive pay practices.
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Buys Stake in Becton Dickinson
August 17, 2009
Berkshire ended the second quarter with 1.2 million shares of Becton, which has operations in about 50 countries, and increased its holdings of Johnson & Johnson.
August 17, 2009
Berkshire ended the second quarter with 1.2 million shares of Becton, which has operations in about 50 countries, and increased its holdings of Johnson & Johnson.
Buffett Admits Mistake on Derivatives
August 13, 2009
A letter to the SEC shows that even the Oracle didn't fully understand the risks attached to the derivative packages that led to the recession.
August 13, 2009
A letter to the SEC shows that even the Oracle didn't fully understand the risks attached to the derivative packages that led to the recession.
Buffett Buying Debt in Place of Stocks
August 10, 2009
Berkshire Hathaway has trimmed its acquisition of stocks in favor of foreign governmental bonds and other safer investments.
August 10, 2009
Berkshire Hathaway has trimmed its acquisition of stocks in favor of foreign governmental bonds and other safer investments.
Buffett Back to His Oracle-of-Omaha Ways?
August 5, 2009
Warren Buffett's heralded investment fund looks to get back on track once it reports earnings on Friday.
August 5, 2009
Warren Buffett's heralded investment fund looks to get back on track once it reports earnings on Friday.
Buffett Selects Sokol to Run NetJets, Prompting Succession Rumors
August 5, 2009
The assignment is considered a possible test to see if Sokol, who was chairman of Berkshire's energy business, has what it takes to run Buffett's vast empire.
August 5, 2009
The assignment is considered a possible test to see if Sokol, who was chairman of Berkshire's energy business, has what it takes to run Buffett's vast empire.
Berkshire Edges Away from Reinsurance Risk
July 13, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The reinsurance branch of Berkshire Hathaway is amending its investment policies to avoid the more riskier aspects of the business.
July 13, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The reinsurance branch of Berkshire Hathaway is amending its investment policies to avoid the more riskier aspects of the business.
Buffett: First Stimulus Was ‘Viagra Mixed With Candy’
July 9, 2009
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett told Good Morning America that he supports a second stimulus plan.
July 9, 2009
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett told Good Morning America that he supports a second stimulus plan.
Zhao Wants to be ‘China’s Warren Buffett’
June 25, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Last year, Zhao Danyang agreed to pay more than $2 million for lunch with Warren Buffett, hoping the Oracle of Omaha could help him answer some plaguing questions.
June 25, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Last year, Zhao Danyang agreed to pay more than $2 million for lunch with Warren Buffett, hoping the Oracle of Omaha could help him answer some plaguing questions.
The Oracle of Goldman?
June 23, 2009
Warren Buffett and his company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. are expected to maintain their $5 billion investment in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. until at least 2011.
June 23, 2009
Warren Buffett and his company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. are expected to maintain their $5 billion investment in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. until at least 2011.
Berkshire Unit to Acquire Home Maker
June 15, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
A takeover attempt by a Berkshire Hathaway-owned home manufacturer looks good to the potential acquiree.
June 15, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
A takeover attempt by a Berkshire Hathaway-owned home manufacturer looks good to the potential acquiree.