Archive for July, 2009
China-US Strategic & Economic Dialogue
Chinese media seems to give this dialogue much more attention than their counterpart in the U.S. Why? Media coverage is a reflection of the public’s interests, and at least now, the American people are still living in their own dream world while the Chinese are looking outward to redefine their identity.
Media Industry’s Future: Where To?
Liberty Media’s chairman John Malone’s insightful talk with the FT, on the future of the media and being friends with Rupert Murdoch.
Peter Peterson Talks About Debt
After reading his book, Peter Peterson impresses in person.
Senses and Non-sense
Buffett Again
It’s that time of the year again in Sun Valley. Buffett is there and talks to someone from CNBC other than Betty Quick.
Sheldon Adelson Puts Up the Tough Face
“Our business model is different that we don’t expect to pay down financing by generated revenue, but by selling assets.” – Wow, how unique is that? Every company from AIG, Citi, GM to Sumner Redstone is selling assets. And good luck on that.
What News?
The FT and Bloomberg reported over the weekend that Bank of America/Merrill Lynch has become the biggest wealth manager.
What? Since January when Morgan Stanley and Citi’s Smith Barney were merged, the new JV has been the biggest wealth manager. The source of this apparent OLD news is a research firm in the UK who based [...]
