On Bloomberg radio, Wilbur Ross said commercial real estate "on verge of huge crash" Oct 30, 2009 09:20AM

On Bloomberg radio, Wilbur Ross ...


Taiyo Pearl Fund Takes Significant Stake in Nippon Ceramic Co., Ltd. (6929) to over 5% Oct 8, 2009 08:30PM

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Taiyo Pearl Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Nippon Ceramic Co., Ltd. (6929) ("Nicera") to become its third largest shareholder. The Taiyo Pearl Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder value. Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "Nicera is a global leader in infrared and ultrasonic sensors and we believe that the ...


Starwood Capital Group, TPG Capital and Perry Capital Lead Acquisition of $4.5 Billion Corus Bank Real Estate Assets Oct 7, 2009 07:30AM

GREENWICH, Conn. & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starwood Capital Group, TPG Capital, Perry Capital and WLR LeFrak today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to acquire an equity interest in a limited liability company (LLC) which will hold the construction loans and real estate owned (REO) assets formerly owned by Chicago-based Corus Bank, NA. The $4.5 billion portfolio consists of more than 100 loan and REO assets linked to high-quality condominiums, multifamily housing, office properties, and land, representing nearly 23 million square feet. The ...


Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day 9/15: AIG, PLLL, SMSI Sep 15, 2009 10:33AM

Investor Wilbur Ross is reportedly the leading bidder for mortgage insurer United Guaranty Inc., a unit of American International Group (NYSE: AIG), according to the American Banker. Wilbur Ross's W.L. Ross & Co. owns various mortgage insurance related assets and he could be looking to add this unit into the fold of the various mortgage companies he ...


Wilbur Ross Seen As Top Bidder For AIG's Mortgage Insurance Unit Sep 15, 2009 09:52AM

Investor Wilbur Ross is reportedly the leading bidder for mortgage insurer United Guaranty Inc., a unit of American International Group (NYSE ...




Sep 11, 2009 08:00AM Taiyo Fund Takes Significant Stake in ULVAC Inc. (6728) to Over 5%
Aug 18, 2009 10:13AM BGB Securities Initiates Coverage of Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) with a Buy; Strong Projected Dividend Yield
Jul 14, 2009 09:12AM Fortress Investment Group (FIG) On Both Sides Of The Bargaining Table
Jun 11, 2009 07:12AM Greenbrier (GBX) Receives Strategic Investment from WL Ross
May 21, 2009 05:37PM BankUnited (BKUNA) Closed By Office of Thrift Supervision, FDIC Appointed Receiver; John Kanas Group Buys Banking Operations
May 19, 2009 10:21AM WL Ross, Carlyle Said To Bid For BankUnited Financial (BKUNA) Out of Receivership - Bloomberg
May 19, 2009 10:18AM Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day 5/19: BKUNA/TD/GS, DAI, KONA
May 19, 2009 08:54AM Toronto-Dominion (TD) and Goldman Sachs (GS) Could Team-Up To Buy BankUnited (BKUNA)
May 13, 2009 12:30PM Unusual 11 Mid-Day Movers 5/13: SUFB, FOE, COIN, ATV Higher; MDCO, BKUNA, SOLR, CAMP Lower
May 13, 2009 09:59AM Morning Movers 5/13: SUFB, CIMT, ATV, VVUS Higher; MDCO, KRG, LIZ, SOLR, BKUNA, ATSG Lower
May 12, 2009 10:03AM Morning Movers 5/12: AGM, BKUNA, CNB, STEC, ATSG, KNXA Higher; DSTI, CTFO, CVU, AIPC, GM Lower
Apr 6, 2009 12:46PM Unusual 11 Mid-Day Movers 4/6: SUMT, SAY, MGM, LGCY Higher; JAVA, GLAD, ALTI, NIHD Lower
Apr 6, 2009 10:29AM Satyam (SAY) Jumps On Report of Joint Bid
Feb 10, 2009 08:36AM Investor Group May Make Bid For BankUnited Financial Corp (BKUNA)
Nov 14, 2008 09:41AM Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day 11/14: AGO, BA, VRX
Nov 14, 2008 08:11AM Assured Guaranty (AGO) Reaches Agreement to Acquire Dexia for $722 Million
Oct 31, 2008 12:43PM Could Hedge Funds Be Emerging As The New Mortgage Middleman?
Aug 18, 2008 08:00AM Assured Guaranty (AGO) volatility Elevated at 81
Jul 31, 2008 02:50PM Sir George Mathewson's Toscafund Buys 5%+ Stakes in WaMu (WM) and Sovereign (SOV)
Jul 2, 2008 10:53AM Delinquencies On Home-Equity Credit Lines Rising Fast
Apr 16, 2008 03:56PM Earlier Today, Bloomberg Reported Wilbur Ross Seeking to Raise $4B To Invest in US Banks
Mar 17, 2008 09:40AM Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day 3/17 (JPM/BSC, CME/NMX, HRB)
Mar 17, 2008 09:24AM Pre-Open Movers: Bear Stearns' (BSC) Fire Sale Kills Financials (LEH, WM, MER, MS, UBS, GS, C, DB)
Mar 17, 2008 08:07AM Wilbur Ross Acquires Option One from H&R Block for $1.1B
Mar 4, 2008 07:59AM Assured Guaranty (AGO) volatility moves lower after Wilbur Ross partnership inserts capital
Jan 25, 2008 10:13AM David Moenning's Daily State of the Markets: 1/25
Jan 25, 2008 09:28AM Pre-Open Movers 1/25: ScanSource (SCSC) Up on Results, Varian Semi (VSEA) Lower
Jan 25, 2008 08:12AM AMBAC Fin'l (ABK) volatility aggressive at 207, suggesting continued large movement
Jan 24, 2008 06:40PM After-Hours Movers 1/24: IndyMac (IMB) Jumps On '08 Profit View, Synaptics (SYNA) Down On Results/Guidance
Jan 24, 2008 04:52PM Talk Wilbur Ross Could Buyout Ambac (ABK)