Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The recent troubles in entertainment, though, reflect a longer term disruption that has occurred in the business, with the rise of streaming as an alternative to the traditional platforms for movies and television shows. That said, the movie business remained concentrated, with the biggest players dominating each segment of the business.

Entertainment 77

Entertainment Profit and Loss Numbers Marketing 77

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As smart phones have become ubiquitous in India, their usage has soared, partly because they are the only digital devices that many Indians have available to them to get online, and thus use to access social media, entertainment and shopping.

Valuation 72

Valuation Profit and Loss Investments Numbers 72

Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

She is Head of North America Investments for Citi Global Wealth, which is a giant wealth management arm of the giant Citibank. It’s a town of about 4,000 people, so exposure to markets or investment banking or any of the careers in finance was not something that you really envisioned. Her name is Kristen Bitterly Michell.

Investments 116

Investments Marketing Profit and Loss Banking 116

Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 14, 2022

in Western Europe, in Asia, India, Japan, this is just a tour de force education on how to invest in global real estate. RITHOLTZ: And how did you shift into real estate principal investment at Goldman Sachs? But I’d say, overall, folks are more kind of corporate-oriented, you know, investing in companies.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 61

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Construction Concentration 61

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The compensation, ultimately, was dependent on a mix of products, and then the investment revenue coming in. And most people have very underserved in a risk management perspective, so you can place the right insurance products along with investments and get a whole financial plan going. Author: Michael Kitces. Team Kitces.

Planning 130

Planning Communication Profit and Loss Education 130

Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 13, 2023

I found this to be really a fascinating conversation about approaching the world of investing from a different angle. So that was a while back, but nonetheless, I don’t know if it was love at first sight, but we got to get along pretty well, and after a few years working for investment banks, he then joined Goldman Sachs.

Investments 57

Investments Banking Entertainment Valuation 57

Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 12, 2023

You fell in love with investing as an 8-year-old. But in the New York Times, there was an advertisement that the value line investment survey needed analysts. They announced a $640 million loss and ouch. Things get worse at one of the companies that I’ve invested in. Let, let’s start with your background.

Benchmarking 103

Benchmarking Concentration Investments Profit and Loss 103