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☆ Inside a prison healthcare company's ownership shell game
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Dakin Campbell | Nicole Einbinder | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has criticized Corizon successor company YesCare for its opaque corporate structure. Yet Geneva's track record is scant; it only incorporated in November 2021, six months before it got the YesCare contract. AdvertisementOnly one agency with a YesCare contract told BI it was aware of the extent to which YesCare had outsourced its operations. AdvertisementAn October 2022 YesCare bid document, submitted to the Alabama Department of Corrections, says PharmaCorr will dispense all prescription medications for YesCare. AdvertisementThe agreement between Geneva and prison healthcare provider YesCare requires YesCare to pay at least $500,000 a month to Geneva.

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☆ Single HENRYs are fleeing West Coast cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles for the Sunbelt, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Eliza Relman | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

These movers are disproportionately higher-income, a new Bank of America report found. Las Vegas and Phoenix are the only Western cities Bank of America analyzed that had population increases compared to first quarter 2020. Housing costs are a major reason people are leaving West Coast cities for the Sunbelt. But many Sunbelt cities have more permissive land-use and zoning regulations than their coastal counterparts, meaning they're often better equipped to keep up with rising demand by building more homes. Both West Coast and Sunbelt cities that aggressively restrict housing construction will likely continue to face affordability crises.

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☆ China's property sector is 'less damaged' than investors think: MSA Capital
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChina's property sector is 'less damaged' than investors think: MSA CapitalBen Harburg of MSA Capital says more effort is needed to restore confidence in China and thinks the fears in China's property market are excessive.

Organizations: Ben, MSA Capital Locations: China

☆ China is the 'contrarian trade of the last few years', says MSA Capital
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChina is the 'contrarian trade of the last few years', says MSA CapitalBen Harburg of MSA Capital says a fundamental analysis suggests that "things are better than they appear" in China, but Beijing needs to change its drip-feed approach to stimulus.

Organizations: China, Ben, MSA Capital Locations: China, Beijing

☆ How McDonald’s Middle East franchises got into a public feud over Israel
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Many McDonald’s operators in the region quickly distanced themselves from the Israeli operator’s actions. “It’s less control.”As the public feud plays out in the Middle East, McDonald’s corporate hasn’t said much about the war. What’s going on with McDonald’s in the Middle EastOnline, McDonald’s operators have made clear that they are independent of each other. “McDonald’s Pakistan is a wholly Pakistani entity owned and managed by SIZA foods,” reads a statement posted by McDonald’s Pakistan on X, formerly Twitter. Nierman suspects that many McDonald’s customers might not be paying too much attention either way.

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☆ American retailers should be very afraid of Temu, says MSA Capital's Ben Harburg
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAmerican retailers should be very afraid of Temu, says MSA Capital's Ben HarburgBen Harburg, MSA Capital managing partner, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the effect of Temu on Amazon, how worried American retailers should be of Temu, and more.

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☆ Beijing need to change their 'drip feed' approach to support the Chinese economy: investment firm
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBeijing need to change their 'drip feed' approach to support the Chinese economy: investment firmBen Harburg of MSA Capital explains the need for a sustained and forecasted stimulus package in order to see any improvements in the Chinese economy.

Persons: Ben Harburg Organizations: Beijing, MSA Capital

☆ Arm is priced to its full valuation ahead of the first day of trading, says expert panel
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailArm is priced to its full valuation ahead of the first day of trading, says expert panelBen Harburg, Managing Partner at MSA Capital, and Sara Russo, Senior Analyst at A.B. Bernstein, discuss the Arm IPO ahead of its first day of trading on the Nasdaq.

Persons: Ben Harburg, Sara Russo, Bernstein Organizations: MSA Capital, A.B, Nasdaq

☆ MSA Capital's Ben Harburg explains why he is investing in China
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMSA Capital's Ben Harburg explains why he is investing in ChinaBen Harburg, MSA Capital managing partner, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss China's struggling economy, investment opportunities amid the uncertain times, and more.

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☆ Harburg: We still have a long way to go in terms of rebuilding the trust of global investors
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHarburg: We still have a long way to go in terms of rebuilding the trust of global investorsBen Harburg, Founder and Managing Partner of MSA Capital, discusses how to invest in China following a string of weak economic data.

Persons: Ben Harburg Organizations: MSA Capital Locations: China

☆ Ant Group IPO is likely this year, venture capital firm says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAnt Group IPO is likely this year, venture capital firm saysBen Harburg of MSA Capital says it is "critical for regulators to buoy the market" in China and make global investors feel confident.

☆ It's 'definitive' that we'll see significant improvement in Chinese consumption, says VC firm
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIt's 'definitive' that we'll see significant improvement in Chinese consumption, says VC firmBen Harburg of MSA Capital, however, says it won't be at "rapid, voracious levels" because consumers will remain cautious.

☆ SVB's failure will have a ripple effect across technology 'for years to come'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The 40-year old institution had an intimate link to the technology world offering traditional banking services as well as funding companies that were deemed too risky for traditional lenders. SVB also provided other services like credit lines and lines to startups. But over the past year, the U.S. Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates, hurting the once high-flying technology sector. SVB's collapse has come at an already difficult time for startup investors. The SVB collapse will also likely put the focus on startups to pivot to profitability and be more disciplined with their spending.

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☆ MSA Capital's Ben Harburg previews China's NPC Conference
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMSA Capital's Ben Harburg previews China's NPC ConferenceBen Harburg, MSA Capital, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss China markets and preview the China NPC Conference.

☆ Chinese government has no choice but to stimulate growth, says MSA Capital's Ben Harburg
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChinese government has no choice but to stimulate growth, says MSA Capital's Ben HarburgBen Harburg, MSA Capital managing partner joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his thoughts on China's market, tech stocks and the Chinese consumer.

☆ Many Chinese tech names could see 50% to 70% upside, says investment firm
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMany Chinese tech names could see 50% to 70% upside, says investment firmBen Harburg of MSA Capital says there's "significant upside in China, far more than the West," given relatively low inflation, less fear about a recession, and government support to stimulate growth.

☆ Goldman Sachs shares 4 cities that will suffer a 2008-size crash in home values — and breaks down why they believe home prices across the US will now fall further than they originally thought
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In some cities, the damage will be as bad as it was across the US in the mid-2000s, the bank said. Attention homeowners and real-estate investors, Goldman Sachs has bad news: home prices are going to fall further in 2023 than they had previously thought. Goldman SachsWhile Karoui, Viswanathan, and Walker see national home prices falling by 10% peak-to-trough, they see prices in cities where home values have soared above average falling more. What other firms are sayingGoldman Sachs isn't the only Wall Street bank calling for further home price declines in 2023. Morgan Stanley strategist James Egan said in a January note that he sees home prices falling by 4% in 2023 thanks to stagnant demand.

☆ We will definitely see a 'consumption rebound' in China, says MSA Capital's Ben Harburg
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe will definitely see a 'consumption rebound' in China, says MSA Capital's Ben HarburgBen Harburg, MSA Capital managing partner, joins 'Tech Check' to break down his thoughts on value in China tech, consumption rebound, and more.

☆ Twitter is being sued for almost $400,000 by a marketing company after being accused of not paying its fees
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Twitter is being sued for $392,239 after being accused by a marketing firm of not paying its fees. Canary Marketing, an agency based in San Francisco, is suing Twitter for $392,239.11, plus interest, for breaching its contract with the firm by not paying fees, according to a lawsuit filed on January 6. According to the suit, Canary Marketing provided merchandise to Twitter from June 2020 until August 2022 under an agreement that Twitter would pay for its services within 60 days of receiving an invoice. "Twitter appears to interpret the MSA [contract agreement] as allowing it to pay or not pay Canary invoices when Twitter decides to do so," the lawsuit alleged. Twitter and Canary Marketing did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment outside of normal business hours.

☆ Harburg: China has the most upward trajectory, given there's so much room for growth now that zero COVID is being rolled back
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHarburg: China has the most upward trajectory, given there's so much room for growth now that zero COVID is being rolled backBen Harburg of MSA Capital discusses whether China can return to growth in 2023 with the government easing the zero COVID policy, and what issues could potentially hinder a smooth economic recovery.

☆ There are very few Western companies coming to China, but they've been replaced, says MSA's Harburg
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThere are very few Western companies coming to China, but they've been replaced, says MSA's HarburgBen Harburg, MSA Capital managing partner, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss whether protests in China have helped ease Covid lockdown measures and more.

☆ Harburg: In the short term, we've hit a bottom for Chinese tech stocks
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHarburg: In the short term, we've hit a bottom for Chinese tech stocksBen Harburg, Managing Partner at MSA Capital, joins Worldwide Exchange to discuss the recent moves in Chinese tech stocks.

☆ Stability is first and foremost at China's core, says MSA Capital's Harburg
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailStability is first and foremost at China's core, says MSA Capital's HarburgBen Harburg, MSA Capital managing partner, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Chinese market's reaction to Xi Jinping securing an unprecedented third term, what he expects from Xi's use of power and insight into China's real estate economy.

☆ Harburg: If chip companies are cut off from the China market indefinitely, it will irreparably damage their revenues in the long term
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHarburg: If chip companies are cut off from the China market indefinitely, it will irreparably damage their revenues in the long termBen Harburg of MSA Capital discusses the latest U.S. export restrictions on chip technology to China, and how Beijing may respond.

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