Samantha Nielson
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A key overview of global online travel company Orbitz Worldwide
The Chicago-based Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (OWW) is a global online travel company (or OTC). It recently posted a net loss for the first quarter of 2014 although its revenue grew, driven by hotel bookings.
Must-know: The key risks Expedia faces and its new initiatives
Travel expenditures are sensitive to personal and business-related discretionary spending levels and tend to decline or grow more slowly during economic downturns.Consumer Salesforce overview: A key enterprise cloud computing company
The San Francisco–based Salesforce.com Inc. (SFDC) provides enterprise cloud computing solutions with a strong focus on customer relationship management, or CRM.
Is Pandora Media’s business model sustainable?
The popular Internet radio service Pandora, which revolutionized the way people listen to music, posted its highest quarterly earnings in the calendar fourth quarter 2013, since its IPO in 2011.
Millennium Management increases its stake in NextEra Energy
Millennium Management increased its stake in renewable energy generator NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) from 1,789,954 shares to 3,333,627 shares.
Millennium Management buys a new position in SunTrust Banks
Millennium Management started a new position in SunTrust Banks (STI) that accounts for 0.15% of the fund’s portfolio.
Chilton Investment Company sells its shares in CarMax in 4Q13
Chilton liquidated its position in CarMax Inc. (KMX) in the fourth quarter that had accounted for 0.71% of the fund’s third quarter portfolio.
Renaissance Technologies’ 4Q13 positions in Disney and more
The fund initiated positions in Pfizer Inc. (PFE), AT&T Inc. (T), and Valero Energy Corp. (VLO). It sold stakes in General Electric Co. (GE), The Walt Disney Co. (DIS), and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN).
Berkshire Hathaway reveals a new position in Goldman Sachs
Berkshire Hathaway opened a brand new position in Goldman Sachs that accounts for 2.14% of the investment company’s $104 billion portfolio.
Must know: Why Appaloosa opened a new position in Halliburton
Appaloosa Management initiated a 0.63% position in oilfield service company Halliburton (HAL) last quarter.
Why Third Point initiated a position in Williams Companies
Third Point started a new 2.83% position in gas pipeline operator Williams Companies, Inc.
Why George Soros sold his fund’s position in Johnson & Johnson
Soros sold its 1.20% position in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) last quarter. Johnson & Johnson’s reported 37% increase in adjusted net earnings in 4Q was mainly driven by its pharmaceutical segment.Technology & Communications Why did Facebook’s shares fall after its initial public offering?
Facebook held its initial public offering (IPO) on May 18, 2012. This was seen as one of the biggest IPOs in technology and Internet history.Technology & Communications A guide to Disney’s Consumer Products and Interactive Media segment
The businesses in the Consumer Products segment generate royalty revenue by licensing characters from its film, television, and other properties to third parties.
Why Disney’s Parks and Resorts business is a valuable growth driver
In 2013, Parks and Resorts revenues increased 9%, to $14.1 billion, and segment operating income increased 17%, to $2.2 billion
Exploring revenue and profitability drivers at Disney
For the fiscal year ended September 28, 2013, the company reported record results, with an 8% increase in diluted EPS, to $3.38 compared to $3.13 in the prior year.Technology & Communications Travel back in time to learn more about the Walt Disney Company
Since 1923, the Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies have remained faithful to their commitment to produce unparalleled entertainment experiences.