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Patrick Morris

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After a few stints in banking and corporate finance, Patrick joined the Motley Fool as a writer covering the financial sector. He's scaled back his everyday writing a bit, but he's always happy to opine on the latest headline news surrounding Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett and all things personal finance.

Recent Articles by Patrick Morris

FNMA

Nov 15, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Bill Ackman Takes Almost-10% Stakes in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management disclosed today it has purchased almost $600 million worth of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common stock.

Nov 15, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Blyth Rejects CVSL's $16.75-per-Share Offer

Blyth says no to unsolicited $269 million acquisition bid from CVSL.

Nov 15, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Jos. A. Bank's Offer for Men's Wearhouse Is Officially Off the Counter

Jos. A. Bank pulls its $48/share offer. Men's Wearhouse shareholder may seek special meeting.

Dimon

Nov 15, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Proof Things Are Finally Starting to Unravel for Jamie Dimon

All of the turmoil surrounding Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase has begun to show its effects through how employees perceive this once highly esteemed company and CEO.

Yellen

Nov 14, 2013 by Patrick Morris

3 Things You Need to Know About Janet Yellen

All signs point to Janet Yellen being confirmed to succeed Ben Bernanke as head of the Federal Reserve. Here are three things you need to know about her before she starts.

Nov 14, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Kimberly-Clark Mulls Spinning Off Health-Care Business

Kimberly-Clark announces today it is considering spinning off it's health-care business that had $1.6 billion in revenue in 2012.

Nov 14, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Warren Buffett Makes Major Moves

Warren Buffett takes a up a major stake in ExxonMobil, sells off his shares of ConocoPhillips, and unloads almost his entire position in GlaxoSmithKline in the third quarter.

Nov 14, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Will This Bank's Dividend Jump in 2014?

Regions Financial has one of the lowest dividend yields among banks -- but recent comments from the CFO indicate that may be changing soon.

Nov 14, 2013 by Patrick Morris

National Oilwell Varco CEO Stepping Down

After 12 years of service, Pete Miller will be stepping down as the chairman and CEO of National Oilwell Varco following the completion of its spinoff into two separate companies.

Nov 13, 2013 by Patrick Morris

3 Reasons to Buy Synovus Financial Corporation Stock

After a rough few years following the financial crisis, Synovus Financial is finally on the road to recovery, and presents some attractive investment considerations compared to other regional banks, like Huntington Bancshares and New York Community Bancorp.

Nov 13, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Office Depot Names Leader for Newly Merged Company

Following the successful completion of the Office Depot, Office Max merger, the new company has announce Roland Smith as its new CEO.

YUM

Nov 13, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Yum! Same-Store Sales in China Fall 5% in October

Yum! same-store sales continue to fall in China, but at a slower rate than previous quarters and months.

AMR

Nov 12, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Airline Merger Settlement Will Change Carrier Slots at DCA, LGA, 5 Other Airports

The U.S. Department of Justice reaches a deal with AMR and US Airways that would increase low-cost carrier presence at seven airports, including Ronald Reagan Washington National.

Nov 12, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Wal-Mart Joins Chain of Retailers Offering Black Friday Deals Earlier

Wal-Mart's Black Friday deals to start at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, 2 hours earlier than last year.

Nov 12, 2013 by Patrick Morris

3 Reasons to Buy Visa

Relative to its peers MasterCard and American Express, Visa has a lot going for it that make it worthy of an investment consideration.

PEP

Nov 11, 2013 by Patrick Morris

PepsiCo $5.5 Billion Investment in India to Include Doubling Production Capacity

In an effort to expand its reach in India, PepsiCo announced it would be investing $5.5 billion in the country over the next seven years.

Nov 11, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Target Pushes Thanksgiving Day Opening Earlier, 8 p.m.

Target joins the long list of retailers that will open their doors on Thanksgiving Day.

Nov 11, 2013 by Patrick Morris

5 Great Employers for Veterans

Veterans Day is here, and there are a few major companies dedicated to hiring our veterans, including Starbucks, General Electric, and Verizon.

Thor

Nov 11, 2013 by Patrick Morris

"Thor: The Dark World" Tops Weekend Box Office

Disney's Marvel's Thor: The Dark World brings in more than $86 million in box office sales during its first weekend in the United States. It's at $327 million worldwide so far.

Nov 9, 2013 by Patrick Morris

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae is a household name, but there are a number of things about this government sponsored enterprise that will surprise you.

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