Search results
Investor who inspired infamous ‘Wall Street’ Gordon Gecko character dies at age 87
The Independent via Yahoo News· 7 days ago“The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good,”...
Ivan F. Boesky, Rogue Trader in 1980s Wall Street Scandal, Dies at 87
New York Times· 7 days agoAn inspiration for the Gordon Gekko character in the movie “Wall Street,” he made a fortune from...
A Throwback Show That Stays Relevant
The Atlantic· 22 hours agoThis is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and...
Wall Street titan, who inspired Gordon Gekko's 'greed is good' screed before being banned in one of...
Fortune· 7 days agoAs junk bonds fueled a wave of hostile acquisitions, Boesky became the archetype of the savvy speculator, reaping hundreds of millions of dollars in profits on takeover bets. Then, after admitting ...
See if You Can Ace These 120 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader' Questions
Parade via Yahoo News· 2 days agoHow many continents are there? Answer: Seven 26. Name the four major oceans: Answer: Atlantic,...
Should You Buy Disney Stock if It Breaks Below $100?
Motley Fool via Yahoo Finance· 5 days agoPerhaps the best reason to approach any weakness in the stock as a buying opportunity is that the fundamentals are improving even as the shares are...
Franklin HS production wins student award at Garden State Film Festival
Home News Tribune | My Central Jersey via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAnd it really shows how powerful that can be." Kotun became the one in charge of taking all the...
I witnessed a cultural chasm in Morocco and returned grateful to be American | John Gurda
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThose shepherds that Jesus mentioned in his parables? These were the same people, 2,000 years later...
Manatee Players offering an escape with classic theater in new season
Herald-Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 days ago: 75-plus fun things to do in June in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Punta Gorda Likely more familiar,...
Opinion | How to Buy Yourself a Longer Life
New York Times· 4 days agoMr. Bruni is a contributing Opinion writer who was on the staff of The Times for more than 25 years. The fitness chain Equinox recently announced a new peak of pampering, a higher altitude of ...