peHUB Second Opinion 3.18
Speechless: CNBC suggests we declare War on Greed because declaring war on an idea worked for the War on Terror. This is a joke right? I mean, the satire is apparent on way too many levels. Right? (Via Dealbreaker.) Gag Order: Christopher Fountain writes: "Just about a year ago I was fired from the Greenwich Post after the manager of their biggest advertiser, Coldwell Banker Greenwich, threatened to pull their advertising if I wasn't yanked." What was he fired for? Commenting on the large debt load the company's LBO backer, Apollo Management, had piled on the company. (For What it's Worth) Seachange: In yet another way PE firms will be doing more to please LPs, Business Standard reports that hurdle rates will likely rise. (Business Standard) Kudlow and Welch: Last night's interview outtakes. (Kudlow's Money Politic$)
