Groupon Files For Public Stock Offering
CHICAGO (CBS) – Fast-growing daily deal site Groupon Inc. on Thursday filed go public, the first step what will be one of the year’s most hotly anticipated initial public offerings. Chicago-based...
View ArticleProsecutors: Sleep Disorder Business Owner Bilked Investors, Lived Lavishly
UPDATED 07/28/11 8:06 a.m. CHICAGO (CBS) — Federal authorities say a Glencoe man led investors to believe their money was going into a sleep disorder business, but he actually used it to buy a mansion,...
View ArticleLawsuit Alleges Groupon Made ‘False’ Claims To Investors
CHICAGO (STMW) – As Groupon stock fell to an all-time low Tuesday, the Chicago-based company was sued in federal court for allegedly releasing “materially false and misleading statements” regarding its...
View ArticleSEC Charges UNO Charter School Group With Fraud
CHICAGO (AP) – The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Chicago charter school operator with defrauding investors. The SEC announced the charges Monday against UNO Charter School Network...
View ArticleMedical Marijuana Investor Concerned About Delay Of Illinois Program
(CBS) – Investors are getting nervous now that the state of Illinois’ medical-marijuana program has encountered delays. Neil Prabhat shows CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker around the proposed future home of the...
View Article4 Ways To Impress Investors & Ensure Funding For That Great Business Idea
Do you have a big business idea, but you need the support of a venture capitalist or other backer? Don’t let the pitch or proposal process scare you away from your dreams. The truth is, with a...
View Article3 Ways To Show You Know Your Stuff When Pitching To Investors
Pitching to investors isn’t easy. When you make a presentation in front of the people who have the power to help you realize your entrepreneurial ambitions, you need to be able to answer any and all...
View ArticleAfter The Bell: Solid Earnings Push S&P 500 To Record Close
CHICAGO (CBS) — Stocks closed higher Tuesday, with the S&P 500 posting a record close, after a slew of better-than-expected quarterly earnings put investors in a buying mood. The S&P 500 gained...
View ArticleHow Much Of Your Small Business Should You Offer To Investors?
When seeking funding, many founders look to the world of equity financing. After all, there are many advantages to selling off percentages of a company for capital. For example, angel investors and...
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