Another volley in the War on Marketing: activist group calls for Ronald McDonald’s head: [$MCD shareholders] unleashed a chorus of boos when representatives from the advocacy group Corporate Accountability International requested the famous icon be shelved — for good. “Ronald McDonald is a pied piper drawing youngsters all over the world to food that is [...]
Entries from May 29th, 2010
Happy Birthday Jason!
May 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · caturday
Jason’s birthday just happens to fall on a Caturday this year, so I’m taking this opportunity to wish him a happy birthday and to post some cats. Jason is, I know, fond of some shiny things but perhaps not so much fond of jangly things, so I’ll wish him some of the former, plus as [...]
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Happy Friday Links!
May 28th, 2010 · No Comments · links
- $BAC and $C? If you’re a hedge fund, obviously you’d hit it – A list of what NOT to tell investors (h/t WallStreetFighter) – By now, you’ve probably heard all about Ken Starr, Ponzi to the Stars. If Uma Thurman called for justice… – Volatility is the new black and being naked, homeless and [...]
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$JPM vs Lehman: Be Aggressive. Hope Dimon Brings The Cheerleaders
May 27th, 2010 · 2 Comments · bitchfights, jamie dimon, lehman brothers
OMG both the “Lehman Brothers” and “Bitchfights” tags get to ride again! This time – it’s The Ghost Of Lehman Brothers vs. The House That Jamie Built: The lawsuit, filed in federal bankruptcy court in New York City, takes special aim at senior JP Morgan officials, including CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging that these officials triggered [...]
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$DIS Insider Info: Two Idiots Walk Into Neiman Marcus
May 27th, 2010 · 2 Comments · fail
This story just writes itself. A Disney executive assistant found out she might be able to make herself a copy of the Disney quarterly earnings report, so she and her boyfriend sent out a mass mailing to every hedge fund whose address they could find on the Google: Hi, I have access to Disney’s (DIS) [...]
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