In the Los Angeles Times, Prof. Laurie Hodrick explains why Apple and other U.S. companies amass cash, noting that “as the risk of a government default growsâ?¦the incentives for firms to finance with internally generated cash grows as well.”
Apple has more cash than the U.S. Treasury
Los Angeles Times
Research by Prof. Andrew Ang finds the average hedge fund to be moderately leveraged.
Are Hedge Funds ’Too Big to Fail’?
The Wall Street Journal.com's Deal Journal
Professor Hodrick's accomplishments in the study of finance and economics, as well as her take on academia and business, are featured in the Financial Times' 'Ten Questions' column.
Ten Questions - Laurie Hodrick
Financial Times
Gina Resnick, Assistant Dean and Managing Director, Career Management Center, discusses the better job market facing candidates interested in jobs in finance.
Wall Street Steps up MBA Hiring
The Wall Street Journal's FINS
Columbia MBA Students Win National Case Competition
A team of Columbia MBA students earned the first-place award at the American Bankruptcy Institute's Corporate Restructuring Competition.
Calello: From Bail-Outs to Bail-Ins
A proposal coauthored by Paul Calello '87, head of Credit Suisse's investment bank, to recapitalize failing banks with shareholders' and creditors' money is gaining momentum in Europe.
Remembering Paul Milstein, Real Estate Legend and Philanthropist
Paul Milstein, leading New York real estate developer, philanthropist, and friend to the School, died on August 9.
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Participate in Community Forum
In a community forum event on November 12, Buffett and Gates responded to student body questions on a variety of topics, including the economy, investing during an economic downturn and the fruitful careers and industries of the future.
Executives in Residence Program Grows
Robert Amen ’73, the retired chairman and CEO of International Flavors and Fragrances, and Frank Zarb, chairman of Frank Zarb Associates, have joined Columbia Business School’s Executives in Residence Program.
School Welcomes New Faculty Members
Columbia Business School is pleased to announce eight new members have joined the faculty for the 2009-10 academic year.
Prof. Andrew Ang discusses the impact government intervention had on Wall Street after the fall of Lehman Brothers.
Left Behind By Lehman
Newsweek
15th Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference Focuses on Opportunity Amid Challenges
Over 700 alumni, professionals and students gathered to discuss emerging trends in the private equity and venture capital communities.