China’s central bank said on Wednesday it launched spot checks on major bitcoin exchanges in Beijing and Shanghai, knocking the price of the cryptocurrency down by more than 6 percent. The probe of bitcoin exchanges, including BTCC, Huobi and OKCoin, was to look into a range of possible rule violations, including market manipulation, money laundering and unauthorized financing, the People’s Bank of China said.
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Gildan Wins Auction to Purchase American Apparel
Apparel maker Gildan Activewear has won the auction to acquire the American Apparel brand and certain company assets with an $88 million cash offer. The transaction is subject to bankruptcy approval on Thursday and is expected to be completed by early February, Gildan said in a statement this morning.
Italy to Meet Alitalia Executives as 1,600 Job Cuts Said to Loom
As the new Italian government of Paolo Gentiloni hammers away at a rescue plan for beleaguered lender Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA, it’s suddenly contending with another corporate crisis: the future of Alitalia SpA. Executives from key investor Ethiad Airways and Alitalia — which went bankrupt in 2008 after rescue attempts involving the state and private investors failed, and which teetered on the brink of collapse in 2014 — are set to meet Italian ministers on Monday, the carrier based in Abu Dhabi said in a statement Sunday.
Distress Moving to Retail, Health Care as Energy Woes Fade
The combination of rising rates and a new political regime in the U.S. will bring about an uptick in corporate restructurings outside the energy space, creating new opportunities for investors in the riskiest parts of the debt market. That’s one of the conclusions from interviews with bond traders, bankruptcy lawyers, financial advisers and fixed-income analysts about the outlook for 2017.
Shares of W&T Offshore Soared in December. Is There Room Left to Run?
While the company released no significant news that would shift the trajectory of the business, the changes in oil prices did all the talking for this struggling company. Let’s be clear when we talk about W&T Offshore: This is a company that less than six months ago was on the cusp of bankruptcy.
US equity firm makes strongest bid to buy Portuguese bank
Portugal’s central bank says an offer from U.S. private equity firm Lone Star is the most promising bid to buy Novo Banco , the so-called good bank salvaged by the Portuguese government from the collapse of major lender Banco Espirito Santo. The Bank of Portugal says it has invited the fund, based in Dallas, Texas, to “deepen negotiations” over the possible purchase, though it said rival bidders have expressed a willingness to improve their offers and would not be excluded.
Atlantic City mayor urges Icahn to sell ex-Taj Mahal casino
This Oct. 10, 2016 photo shows striking union members picketing outside the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City N.J. moments before it shut down. Owner Carl Icahn plans to surrender the casino license for the shuttered facility, and has filed a … deed restriction against the property preventing any future buyer from using it as a casino unless they pay an unspecified fee.
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High as Currency Controls Drive Fear
Bitcoin hit an all-time high Wednesday, according to Bloomberg data, thanks to continued adoption in China and other parts of the world where traditional currencies are tightly controlled. The digital currency, which just turned eight years old, reached $1,140.64, which was higher than the $1,137 it hit in November of 2013.
Welltower Inc.’s Best Moves in 2016
However, it’s important to know that Welltower’s business is just fine. In fact, the company made some smart moves in 2016 that should ensure continued long-term success for investors.
Gawker Cements Settlement With Daily Mail Over Controversial Story
A scathing story that alleges DailyMail.com fabricated stories will remain viewable, coupled with a response from the British tabloid’s website. Wednesday, Judge Stuart M. Bernstein of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan approved a settlement between Gawker’s bankruptcy estate and DailyMail.com, the website of a prominent British tabloid.
Peabody extends financing deadlines after creditor lawsuit
Peabody Energy Corp said on Thursday the deadline for creditors to join financing deals aimed at bringing the largest U.S. coal miner out of bankruptcy had been extended after large investors sued to slow the process. Last week, Peabody unveiled its plan to eliminate more than $5 billion of debt and raise capital from creditors with a $750 million private placement and a $750 million rights offering.
Bankrupt Hanjin selling Port of Seattle terminal operations
Bankrupt shipper Hanjin is selling its Port of Seattle terminal operations to one of the world’s largest cargo firms. The Seattle Times reports Hanjin Shipping Co.
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This week has proven to be a disappointment for bullish investors who were hoping to see the Dow Jones Industrials reach a historic 20,000 milestone. Friday brought slight gains to the overall stock market, but they weren’t enough to push the Dow into uncharted territory, and advances for most major market benchmarks were limited to less than a quarter of one percent.
Bitcoin’s Rally Crushed Every Other Currency in 2016. Here’s Why
Bitcoin, that nebulous digital currency that trades in cyberspace and is “mined” by code-cracking computers, emerged as a better bet this year than every major foreign-exchange trade, stock index and commodity contract. The electronic coin that trades and is regulated like oil and gold surged 79 percent since the start of 2016 to $778, its highest level since early 2014, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.