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Twitter Creates Hoaxes on Stocks

Several hoaxes on stocks have emerged from the social media site Twitter as investors use the site as source of stock information.


MetroPCS Shareholder Calls for CEO's Head

P.Schoenfeld Asset Management LP has called for the resignation of MetroPCS CEO for irregularities and conflict of interest.

Rosneft Chief Financier Steps Down After TNK-BP Deal

Dmitry Avdeyev, Rosneft's chief financier, steps down from the position after the Russian oil producer said that it had completed its acquisition of TNK-BP.

Blackstone Approaches Hurd for Dell Top Post

Blackstone eyes Hurd for CEO if and when it takes over Dell. The Blackstone Group LP is making an aggressive offer to hire Mark Hurd from Oracle to be the new CEO of Dell.


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Carlyle Group founders announce earnings for 2012. Each founder of Carlyle Group LP received $57. 6 million each in earnings from their shares in the private equity firm and executive salaries in 2012.
Three more executives expand Carlyle Group Management Committee. The Carlyle Group, one of the world's top Global Alternative Asset Managers, has announced the addition of three Carlyle executives to the company's Management Committee.
Hulu appoints Andy Forsell as Interim CEO pending decision by Disney and News Corp on future of the website.
Buxton moves to Old Mutual from Schroders. The eminent head of UK equities at Schroders, Richard Buxton is one of the most renowned fund managers in Britain.
Fisker Automotive founder resigns from company bearing his name. Henrik Fisker, the founder and executive chairman of Fisker Automotive, has quit his company.
National Financial Partners seeking new private equity funding. The wealth management company headed by Jessica Bibliowicz is exploring a potential sale according to three individuals who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Dean Metropoulus front runner to purchase the iconic Hostess brand. Dean Metropoulus is a giant in the food industry business but not a household name yet, though this may change upon his purchase of iconic snack cake brand Hostess.
Alfa's share in the TNK-BP takeover by Rosneft to be reinvested. Alfa Group, the group that brokered the deal from the sale of the joint venture giant TNK-BP, is now discussing with former BP CEOs John Browne and Tony Hayward as to international oil venture projects.
CEO exit mulled as Sandridge strikes deal with TPG-Axon. SandRidge Energy Inc has forged a deal with hedge fund TPG-Axon Capital whose implication can lead to the exit of the company's chief executive officer.
GE nominates Schapiro to its Board. General Electric Co has nominated former chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission to its Board of Directors.