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Bloomberg to Leverage its 'Markets' Brand into a Lifestyle Offshoot - Folio Magazine

Bloomberg to Leverage its 'Markets' Brand into a Lifestyle Offshoot Folio Magazine By Ioanna Opidee Bloomberg has found another way to capitalize on its access to some of the wealthiest—mostly male—consumers in the world: next month, it will launch an offshoot to its Bloomberg Markets magazine. Bloomberg Pursuits will be polybagged ... and more »

How the NBA Lost China; The High Cost of Hosting a Super Bowl - The Atlantic Wire

The Atlantic Wire

How the NBA Lost China; The High Cost of Hosting a Super Bowl The Atlantic Wire "To pay for construction of the stadium," Bloomberg explains, "the Indiana Finance Authority borrowed about $612 million from 2005 to 2007 using auction-rate bonds." The interest rate on those bonds exploded when the credit markets went south, ... and more »

The New York (Mayor's) Review of Books - New York Times

The New York (Mayor's) Review of Books New York Times Virtually the only other work of fiction publicly endorsed by the mayor has been “Johnny Tremain,” the 1943 patriotic children's story that Mr. Bloomberg frequently cites as a favorite. His personal library now has several first editions, ... and more »

Blackstone CEO Said to Avert Financial Disclosure - Bloomberg

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Blackstone CEO Said to Avert Financial Disclosure Bloomberg Play Video Stephen Schwarzman, the chief executive of Blackstone (BX) Group LP who said four months ago he pays an effective personal income tax rate of 53 percent, is taking steps to avoid releasing his personal financial information, according to a ... and more »

Bloomberg Says He Pays Highest Tax Rate and Opposes Hedge Fund Break - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)

Bloomberg Says He Pays Highest Tax Rate and Opposes Hedge Fund Break New York Times (blog) By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM A day after Mitt Romney conceded that he paid a lower tax rate than many Americans, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg — another politician who made his fortune in the financial industry — said on Wednesday that he personally paid “the ... and more »