Shareholder Activism

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Bill Ackman's Question & Answer Session at the Value Investing Congress

(via www.marketfolly.com)

Instead of giving a presentation at the Value Investing Congress, Pershing Square hedge fund manager Bill Ackman engaged in a question and answer session.

Director Incentives

(via www.barelkarsan.com)

Recent developments in the previously discussed offer by XING to acquire Stock Idea QXM illustrates a major flaw in current corporate governance standards.

Protect Your Corporate Information

(via bizfundedge.com)

Another common source of data breach is well-meaning insiders. These are employees who have legitimate access to the corporate network but through carelessness, expose their companies to risk.

Goldman Sachs is First Again

(via www.pennystockexplosion.com)

The intention of the FinReg bill, which was signed into law last month was to curb speculation among banks. Once the bill was passed, most felt that it was just a matter of time before somebody found a loophole. Well yesterday, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) figured it out.

pool furniture, concrete tables | picnic table, fire rings

(via parkbenches.viviti.com)

There is no better way to do this than with beautiful, well-made park benches. You might be overwhelmed when shopping for park benches for your perfect outdoor setting with he array of styles, colors, and materials on hand right now.

Denny's Board Battle

(via cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com)

CNBC questions Jonathan Dash about his battle with Denny's management and Board, and his plans to improve Denny's.

Liberty Media, Elliott Said to Drop From MGM Bidding

(via www.bloomberg.com)

John Malone's Liberty Media (LCAPA) drops out of bidding for MGM film studio. MGM, which has defaulted on loans and is in danger of filing for Chapter 11, has a library of more than 4,000 films. Other bidder include Lions Gate (LGF) and Time Warner (TWX).

MMI nominates director for DHT Holdings Inc

(via greenbackd.com)

MMI Investments, the largest holder of DHT Holdings Inc stock, has announced that it sent a letter to Erik A. Lind, Chairman of DHT, formally nominating Robert N. Cowen for election to the DHT board.

Jones Soda Take Under

(via www.barelkarsan.com)

Barel Karsan writes about the below market bid to take Jones Soda (JSDA) under. The buyer is offering less for the whole business than the market cap of the stock! Is Jones selling itself for less than liquidation value?