Among private tech firms, Airbnb has pursued a distinct strategy

by synergycap1 | May 25, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Economics, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

UNTIL recently “Uber envy” afflicted many top executives at Airbnb, a platform for booking overnight stays in other people’s homes. So admits a big investor in the firm. The two companies often raised money at the same time, and the ride-hailing...

To forecast share returns, count buy-backs as well as dividends

by synergycap1 | May 25, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Economics, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

WHAT is the point of buying shares? Ultimately investors must hope that the cash they receive from the company will offer an attractive long-term return. Over the long run, reinvested dividends rather than capital gains have comprised the vast bulk of returns. But...

Is efficient-market theory becoming more efficient?

by synergycap1 | May 25, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Economics, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

BUILD a better mousetrap, the saying goes, and the world will beat a path to your door. Find a way to beat the stockmarket and they will construct a high-speed railway. As investors try to achieve this goal, they draw on the work of academics. But in doing so, they...

Anthem battle behind it, Cigna gives stock to 40,000 workers

by synergycap1 | May 25, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Economics, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Cigna Corp , which recently won court approval to break off its failed deal with Anthem Inc , on Thursday said it would give its more than 40,000 employees five Cigna shares each and expand its paid leave, as it embarks on its next phase of...

Here are the most reliable U.S. airlines

by synergycap1 | May 25, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Working Capital

Air traveler can be fraught with hassles and headaches. And not getting to a destination on time is frustrating. Frequent travelers understand flights can be late for a number of reasons. Extreme weather can set in, or there can be a national aviation system delay. On...

Tighter Global Banking Rules Tilt Against Europe’s Lenders

by synergycap1 | May 25, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

Long battle over update to Basel capital rules is finishing closer to U.S. demands.