Coronavirus QE, the BOJ, and ETF Buying
After the worst week in US equity markets in a long time, with sharply rising equity volatility causing risk parity funds and their ilk to shed...
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Another WeWork Debacle? More Trouble at Softbank's Vision Fund as Oyo Risks Down-Round
Softbank-backed Oyo looks increasingly at risk of a down-round as the Company continues its aggressive expansion plans despite mounting losses....
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DoorDash: IPO in the Time of Corona. Daring, Desperate or Timely?
Doordash, the leading US-based online food delivery company backed by Softbank Group (9984 JP) 's Vision Fund, has confidentially filed for an IPO...
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Korea M&A Spotlight: Ebay Korea Is Up for Sale (Pressured by Elliott Mgmt to Sell?)
It was reported after the market close on 3 March that Ebay Korea is up for sale. Ebay Inc (EBAY US) owns a 100% stake in Ebay Korea, which owns...
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Rakuten: Mobile Pricing Disruptive with a Catch
It was worth the wait. Rakuten Mobile announced new pricing plans that are by far the simplest and cheapest (for data users) in Japan: unlimited...
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