I've been a business reporter for a while. I've covered Wall Street, venture capital and now private equity. I'm always looking for a scoop or something to talk about. I'm the eternal optimist and am still waiting for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series. Yes, I believe.
Golden Gate Capital looks like it will be exiting On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina after nearly four years.
2 min read · 24 April 2014
In Second Opinion, Deutsche Bank faces pressure to raise capital, why may be called upon more to treat people, Apple is working on Siri for Apple TV and Facebook gets U.S. antitrust approval for its $19 billion buy of Occulus.
1 min read · 23 April 2014
The Gores Group has put Sage Automotive Interiors up for sale more than two years after buying the company, sources told peHUB.
1 min read · 22 April 2014
In Second Opinion, PE-backed companies are borrowing money to pay dividends like it’s 2007, Y Combinator boosts its payout to startups, WhatsApp hits 500 million users and Happy Earth day!
1 min read · 22 April 2014
Blue Point Capital Partners has recapitalized OrthoLite. Company management also participated in the transaction. Financial terms weren't announced. Amherst, Mass.-based OrthoLite supplies comfort insoles and related shoe components to branded footwear company. BB&T Capital Markets provided financial advice to OrthoLite.
1 min read · 22 April 2014
Medina Capital, which makes early growth stage investments in technology companies, is out fundraising for a $250 million pool.
1 min read · 21 April 2014
Medina Capital, which makes early growth stage investments in technology companies, is out fundraising for a $250 million pool.
1 min read · 21 April 2014
In Second Opinion, fear of assistive technology is fueling all the Google Glass hate, the economic recovery is proving to be very lackluster, Discovery Channel sells HowStuffWorks at a big loss and look who won the Boston Marathon.
1 min read · 21 April 2014
Court Square Capital Partners is getting more money back from Rocket Software.
1 min read · 18 April 2014
Today in Second Opinion, 8 million people have signed up for Obamacare, Blackrock's Q1 profit climbed 20 percent, Dropbox does more acquisitions and we will miss you Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
1 min read · 17 April 2014
