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Another Jolt for Calpine Booting two top executives may lead to more dramatic shake-ups at the energy company. Investors may wish to wait a bit before heading into this one.   |
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May 5, 2005
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Can Calpine Generate More Cash? The power company is doing better from an operational perspective, but liquidity and debt are still troublesome. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 3, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Stumbles, and the Stock Follows Investors recoil from a second-quarter loss, overlooking the independent power producer's actual progress. |
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July 29, 2010
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$1 Billion to Clean Up Lehman In the biggest U.S. bankruptcy ever, Lehman may spend five more years selling assets of $639 billion to pay unsecured creditors as little as 14.7 cents on the dollar. |
The Motley Fool
March 10, 2005
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Bye-Bye, Bankruptcy? Expect to have a tougher time declaring bankruptcy soon. If you're deep in debt, learn more about the new rules. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Sticks to Its Diet Shedding assets isn't fun, but it could mean the difference for survival for energy concern Calpine. If management can stay on task and live up to its guidance, a leaner Calpine could prove much healthier for investors. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2005
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Calpine Is Catching On Aggressive plans for asset sales and operating improvements suggest the merchant energy company is finally getting serious about a turnaround. Intrepid investors could yet be rewarded. |
AskMen.com
July 7, 2002
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The Ups & Downs Of Bankruptcy While filing bankruptcy shouldn't be a shameful process, it is one that ought to be approached with caution. It's a means of repayment that isn't cut out for every financial situation, regardless of how catastrophic they may seem, and its consequences can be detrimental and far-reaching. |
The Motley Fool
September 24, 2004
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If You Build it, Will They Come? In the late 1990s, power reserves in the U.S. were very low. Calpine and other merchant energy companies invested heavily to build new supply and took a beating in the aftermath of Enron. Calpine has yet to recover. Is it time to buy? |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Pines for Better Days Independent energy producer struggles to remain solvent long enough to see cyclical recovery. |
Entrepreneur
January 2004
Jane Easter Bahls |
Against Your Will Is your business drowning in debt? If so, you should know about a legal maneuver creditors can use to force your business into bankruptcy. |
HBS Working Knowledge
August 25, 2003
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Researching Bankruptcies on the Web A place to start for researching or filing bankruptcies. |
The Motley Fool
November 5, 2004
David Meier |
Calpine Powers Ahead Find out why the merchant energy company's stock rose even after reporting a tough quarter. |
CFO
June 1, 2003
Alix Nyberg |
Second Acts After bankruptcy, companies often teeter between encore and final curtain call. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2009
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3 Bankruptcies That Actually Helped Investors Some bankrupt companies made good investments. Take a look at: Conseco... Delta Airlines... UAL Corp. ... |
CFO
July 15, 2008
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Mastering the Turnaround What it really takes to survive a corporate bankruptcy. |
The Motley Fool
November 3, 2005
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Here We Go Again at Calpine The power producer reported bigger-than-expected losses and slower-than-expected progress on debt repayment. Not too surprisingly, investors responded by marking these shares down a bit more. |
Inc.
June 2004
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Grist: Why Bankruptcy is Bad for Business What happens if a small business needs to seek bankruptcy protection? The current laws counterintuitively favor large bankruptcies. It's time to address this lopsided situation |
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September 2001
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Born Again Good businesses don't have to die just because they've gone hopelessly, out-of-control in debt. There is a place they can turn for redemption: the bankruptcy laws. |
The Motley Fool
September 15, 2005
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Buy Delta? Are You Crazy? There are many ways to make money in the market. Buying the common stock of companies filing for bankruptcy is not one of them. |
Information Today
July 4, 2013
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Cengage Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: `Normal Business Operations' Will Continue The bankruptcy petition is part of an effort to restructure its outstanding debt, with a goal of eliminating as much as $4 billion of debt. |
HBS Working Knowledge
March 25, 2013
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How Chapter 11 Saved the US Economy In a relatively short time, much of the corporate debt that defaulted during the US financial crisis has been managed down and corporate profits have rebounded. Stuart C. Gilson reviews the power of Chapter 11 bankruptcy |
BusinessWeek
May 19, 2011
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Why People Buy Stock in Bankrupt Companies Ignoring the odds and hoping for leftovers after the debts are paid |
CFO
June 1, 2010
Vincent Ryan |
Breezing Through Bankruptcy Companies filing for Chapter 11 protection are exiting sooner than ever, but is faster always better? |
CFO
Alix Nyberg |
Bottom Fishing Many distressed assets are for sale these days, but because so many are intangible, how can buyers be sure they're getting a bargain? |
The Motley Fool
December 24, 2007
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Still Better Than a "Pluto Nash" Sequel Movie Gallery's bankruptcy reorganization plan isn't kind to shareholders. |
Inc.
May 2005
Mike Hofman |
In Defense of Chapter 7 Sensing that the system is being abused, Congress passed a bill in March to help creditors recover more debt from businesses that have filed bankruptcy. |
BusinessWeek
December 12, 2005
David Welch |
What If GM Did Go Bankrupt... How investors, customers, and suppliers might fare if General Motors files for Chapter 11. |
CFO
March 1, 2007
Russ Banham |
Restructuring Redux? Thanks to the availability of cash, the options for bankrupt companies -- and their advisers -- abound. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Survive Bankruptcy Fortunately, there are logical steps and resources to help you survive and rebuild during these trying times. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2005
Tom Taulli |
What Bankruptcy Reform Means for You This year, bankruptcy will become a much more severe option. Here's a look at the new law. |
BusinessWeek
June 11, 2009
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Betting on the Equity in Bankrupt Companies Generally it's a bad idea to buy stocks of bankrupt businesses, but right now many companies in Chapter 11 are not insolvent. Here's how to assess the prospects. |
BusinessWeek
March 25, 2009
David Welch |
Should General Motors Split Itself in Two? Under one bankruptcy scenario, the automaker would create a "good GM" and a "bad GM," with Hummer and Saturn part of the "bad" company |
The Motley Fool
September 20, 2004
David Meier |
S&P's Positively Charged About AES What does a positive credit outlook mean for the independent power producer? Less interest payments to creditors means more money for shareholders. |
Information Today
April 1, 2014
George H. Pike |
Cengage Learning Emerges From Bankruptcy Cengage filed for bankruptcy in late June 2013, when it became unable to restructure nearly $6 billion in debt. |
The Motley Fool
March 14, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Mirant Reborn Emerging from bankruptcy as market conditions improve, maybe the independent power producer will get it right this time. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2007
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Don't Be Afraid of Bankruptcy Although bankruptcy's reputation is as a refuge for deadbeats, most of those who end up filing are regular folks who have gone through a life-changing (and finances-changing) experience. |
CFO
October 1, 2010
Vincent Ryan |
Bankrupt Companies Say "Pay Us Back" Bankruptcy trustees are aggressively seeking to reclaim payments made by near-insolvent firms to vendors and other unsecured creditors. |
CFO
January 1, 2003
Kris Frieswick |
What's Wrong with This Picture? Polaroid's passage through Chapter 11 exposes how bankruptcy can give debtors too much power. |
The Motley Fool
June 29, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Does It Again Calpine has been creative and resourceful in disposing of assets for much-needed cash. Of course, the independent energy producer still has miles to go before it's on truly sound footing, but at least investors can now point to incremental progress from management. |
CFO
October 1, 2011
Vincent Ryan |
Asset Sales: The Other Endgame Why insolvent companies are discovering that filing for bankruptcy is often not the best way to go. |
The Motley Fool
September 8, 2005
Tim Beyers |
United's Oil Slick The airline is counting on lower oil prices for profits. Good luck. The stock -- when it's reissued, that is -- looks just as ugly today as it did three years ago. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2007
Brian Greenspoon |
Bankruptcy Sales Understanding sales processes from a legal standpoint during bankruptcy can be useful for commercial real estate professionals in the current market conditions. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
How To: Declare Bankruptcy Times are tough and you've found yourself with a pile of credit card debt -- and you have no way to pay it off. Here's how to declare bankruptcy properly. |
The Motley Fool
March 31, 2005 |
Chapter 11 and Taxes What happens when a company you own shares in files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection? How do you determine whether you have a total loss for tax purposes? |
On Wall Street
September 1, 2009
Alan Foxman |
"Senior" Designations Can Be Touchy Subject For Your Firm Questions about "certified senior advisor" designation... Buying stock of companies in bankruptcy... |
Investment Advisor
November 2006
David L. Miller |
A Law With an Immediate Effect The new landscape of bankruptcy in America: IRS officials and tax professionals review the impact of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. |
BusinessWeek
July 11, 2005
Amy Borrus |
Not Necessarily A Fresh Start On Oct. 17, bankruptcy will get tougher and costlier. Here's what you need to know. |
Inc.
June 2009 |
Managing Business Insolvency and Bankruptcy Even after a business fails, an owner has important choices to make. |
