Contrary to some people’s beliefs. Concern that American stock markets have become more susceptible to split-second crashes due to computerization isn’t supported by the data, a Securities and Exchange Commission official said. Most “mini-flash crashes,” a term sometimes applied when an individual U.S. Show More Summary
It’s so good to hear that the Securities and Exchange Commission plans to refocus its enforcement efforts on accounting fraud. It would be even better for investors if the regulator used all the information already available – no need to resort to fancy computer algorithms – to prosecute accounting frauds and the executives, directors and [...]
Shares of server acceleration hardware provider Fusion-IO (FIO) today fell 38 cents, or 2.8%, to close at $13.29, after the company stated in an 8-K filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission its founder and former CEO David Flynn resigned from the company’s board of directors. The company didn’t say why Flynn stepped down, save to say that [...]
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp on Monday named as chief compliance officer a lawyer the oil and gas company had previously hired to respond to an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
BCSB Bancorp, Inc. Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor Investigate Sale of BCSB Bancorp to F.N.B. Corporation DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of BCSB Bancorp, Inc. Show More Summary
Shares of Corinthian Colleges Inc. fell 23% last week after the Santa Ana for-profit college chain disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission had launched an investigation into the company.
When Fabrice Tourre squares off with the Securities and Exchange Commission in federal court next month, two of his witnesses plan to be far away from the downtown New York courthouse.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged cosmetics company Revlon with violating federal securities laws based on allegations it misled shareholders in a "going private" transaction. According to an SEC posting Thursday, Revlon...Show More Summary
By Tom Lydon: In an attempt to prevent front running in actively managed exchange traded fund strategies, State Street Global Advisors filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch active funds under a "blind trust." According...Show More Summary
In the hedge fund world, BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC, reported a purchase of 5,129,101 shares of Lexmark International Inc (NYSE:LXK) in a 13D filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In total, the holding in Lexmark International Inc (NYSE: LXK) is now worth almost $157 million, at the current price of the stock. The position represents 8.1% [...]
Cosmetics giant Revlon Inc. is facing a $850,000 fine from the Securities and Exchange Commission, which alleges the company misled investors as it tried to tackle its debt.
Belo Corp. Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale of Belo to Gannett Co., Inc. DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Belo Corp. Show More Summary
(Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday said it charged Revlon Inc with misleading shareholders about details of a "going-private" transaction, and the cosmetics and beauty care company agreed to pay a $850,000 fine.
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil complaints against two brothers on Wednesday, alleging that Andrew W. Jacobs and his brother Leslie J. Jacobs II traded on inside information they possessed about a tender offer made...Show More Summary
Cooper Tire & Rubber Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale of Cooper Tire & Rubber to Apollo Tyres Ltd. DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorneyShow More Summary
Oil and gas midstream master limited partnership (MLP) Enbridge Energy Partners L.P. (NYSE: EEP) has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) of Midcoast Energy Partners L.P. Show More Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to pay $580,000 in a settlement with a former assistant inspector general for the agency who said the SEC fired him for exposing misconduct. The SEC reached the agreement last month with David … Continue reading ?
In the hedge fund world, Julian Baker and Felix Baker’s Baker Bros. Advisors reported a purchase of 2,028,789 shares in Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VNDA) in a 13G filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Altogether the position in Vanda Pharmaceuticals contains 3,966,179 shares and is worth about $47.3 million, at the current price of company’s [...]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former internal investigator at the Securities and Exchange Commission who claimed he was fired for trying to blow the whistle on possible misconduct has reached a $580,000 settlement with the SEC, his lawyer said on Monday.
Hilltop Community Bancorp Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale of Hilltop Community to Haven Bancorp DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating the sale of Hilltop Community Bancorp, Inc. Show More Summary